Need UK Companies House identity verification from Monaco? Ginkgo Advisory coordinates solicitor-led ACSP identity checks for eligible overseas directors and persons with significant control (PSCs). Express same-day verification may be available, subject to document suitability, appointments and all required checks being completed.
Which Monaco photographic identity documents are shown in PRADO?
For UK company directors or people with significant control (PSCs) who hold identity documents issued in Monaco, the relevant PRADO issuer record can assist with document-model checks. The Council of the European Union\’s public PRADO register records 23 document references for this heading as at the source review. This figure refers to catalogue entries, not the number of documents automatically acceptable to Companies House.
The PRADO country or issuer index provides a searchable set of document specimens. For this entry, consult the linked issuer page for the actual categories and exact model. Do not presume a national ID card, driving licence or residence card is PRADO-listed unless the corresponding entry is visibly present.
Check the Monaco PRADO document profile and the PRADO issuer index for examples of specific document designs. Compare the issuing authority, physical characteristics, portrait photograph, expiry date and any security features. A document category, an older design or a document lacking a photograph cannot be treated as accepted merely because a similar name appears in PRADO.
Does PRADO-listed photo ID qualify for Companies House verification?
Under the current Companies House identity-verification standard, an ACSP may use another type of photographic ID listed on PRADO as a Group A candidate where a person checks documents under Option 2. This is different from technology-based Option 1, which has its own permitted document list and validation requirements.
For a person-led remote or in-person check, the applicant must supply two Group A photographic documents, or one Group A photographic document plus one Group B supporting document. Group B can include certain birth, marriage, banking, address and insurance evidence. If the applicant lives outside the UK, at least one document must be government issued. Documents cancelled or replaced with newer versions are not acceptable. The precise expiry rules and limited exceptions depend on the document type.
Solicitor-led ACSP verification from Monaco
Our London-based solicitor-led service reviews the identity evidence and the applicant\’s Companies House role before confirming the appropriate route. We may arrange remote document inspection and a video identity check. We must be satisfied that all mandatory checks have been met; no outcome can be promised on the basis of a PRADO record alone.
- Tell us whether you are a UK company director, individual PSC or both, and provide the company number if available.
- Identify the issuing authority, document type, version and expiry date; explain whether you hold other Group A or Group B evidence.
- Share your full name, previous names, date of birth, current home address, 12-month address history and email using the agreed secure process.
- Complete the solicitor-led remote review and any required live video, document-security and identity checks.
Where the case is suitable and all checks can be completed, same-day express handling may be arranged. Following a successful ACSP submission, Companies House sends the personal code to the individual\’s email address; arrival of that code is controlled by Companies House and is not guaranteed on the same day.
Frequently asked questions
Can I verify my identity without travelling to the United Kingdom?
Yes, suitable applicants can use an ACSP from overseas. Identity documents and secure remote checks must satisfy the full Companies House standard. Official ACSP guidance explains the process.
Can I use one Monaco photo ID on its own?
Not in the human-checked Option 2 route. Two documents are required in the approved combination. Ask us to confirm whether your particular second document qualifies.
Will PRADO automatically approve my identity document?
No. PRADO is a public reference database; the ACSP must independently assess authenticity, eligibility and the other required evidence.
Do I need a Companies House personal code as a director and a PSC?
Normally a person verifies once and uses the same personal code for multiple roles, but must provide that code separately through the relevant processes. See Companies House role-specific timing guidance.
Request an express ACSP assessment
Start with our Companies House identity-verification service. If you also need UK corporate filings, see our company-secretarial support. For eligibility, required documents and express availability, contact Ginkgo Advisory. Please do not send highly sensitive identity documents through an unsecured public form before we agree the secure submission method.