Stay compliant with new identity verification rules
Law firms that register as ACSPs with Companies House will have to verify the identities of their clients in line with the requirements under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act.
Amiqus is here to simplify this process with Identity Document Validation Technology (IDVT). Our advanced biometric ID verification, powered by cutting-edge NFC technology, combined with comprehensive address verification ensures that you meet the rigorous requirements set by Companies House while providing a seamless experience for your clients.
NFC is a crucial part of the IDVT required under Companies House ACSP requirements, and Amiqus is one of the few providers to offer this.
Verify your clients to the highest standards, using the latest technology
What is NFC technology? You may not realise it but you use it in your daily life, such as making contactless payments for your shopping, using public transport cards etc.
To complete a photo ID check with Amiqus, you clients can simply download the Amiqus app, tap their mobile device against their biometric passport cover, take a photo of the picture page, and record a video selfie.
By merging the passport chip data with the photo of the passport’s photo page and assessing facial similarity and liveness, Amiqus delivers a thorough ID process that reduces the potential risks of identity theft.
Access and confirm clients' address histories via Identity report
To help you verify your clients’ address histories, we provide an identity report that matches names and birth dates against multiple data sources linked to addresses, such as:
- Our supplier’s internal Credit Reference Agency (CRA) data, which includes records from utility companies, banks, and financial institutions
- The electoral roll maintained by local councils across the UK
- General county court judgment (CCJ) records
- The Postcode Address File (PAF), held by Royal Mail
- The HALO deceased register
- The General Register Office (GRO) deceased register
Record compliance activities with ease for peace of mind
In line with Companies House requirements, law firms will have to retain all records of evidence and information used to verify their client’s identity for seven years from the date of completing the identity verification.
Amiqus ensures that you retain all essential compliance activity and records, all in one place. Our centralised platform offers a full audit trail of all client interactions, preparing you for any future inspections with ease.
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