Economic Crime Act 2025 Digital ID Verification: Mandatory from November

From 18 November 2025, UK company directors will be legally required to complete digital ID verification via Companies House under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCTA). With the new ‘failure to prevent fraud’ corporate offence which came into force on 1 September 2025, the stakes are higher than ever. This article explains what’s changing, why it matters, and how directors can prepare to stay compliant.