What Is an Authorised Corporate Service Provider (ACSP)?

By Rosie Chalmers
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What Is an Authorised Corporate Service Provider (ACSP)?

An Authorised Corporate Service Provider (ACSP) is a business supervised under UK Money Laundering Regulations and formally approved to act as an intermediary between companies (and other registrable entities) and Companies House.

Many intermediaries — such as accountants, solicitors and company formation agents — already file information and complete checks on behalf of clients. Under new legislation, they will now be legally required to register as ACSPs if they wish to continue performing these activities.

This guide explains the role of ACSPs, who can register, how identity verification works, and what the new application process involves.

Key Takeaways

  • Intermediaries must register as ACSPs to continue filing information for clients under the new Companies House regulations.

  • Enhanced identity verification checks will increase corporate transparency and reduce fraudulent activity in the UK.

  • ACSPs must complete and retain identity-verification records and will act as trusted, authorised submitters to Companies House.