Biometric Identity Checks
From as little as £3.00 per check.
Effortless compliance with the identity verification regulations
Biometric identity checks provide a fast, reliable way to confirm identity using advanced facial recognition and document verification. Designed to meet compliance requirements and reduce fraud risk, this solution integrates seamlessly into your onboarding process.
Game-changers
Biometric Verification
Combines secure document verification with biometric checks to confirm the individual is real, present, and matches their ID.
Effortless Client Experience
Fast, remote verification without having to meet clients face-to-face.
Seamless Integration
Run Biometric ID Checks directly from the client record and within AML centre.
Key features
Verifies identity documents
Securely retrieves and verifies identity documents.
Biometric checks
Confirms biometric likeness to identity documents provided, as well as ensuring the individual is alive and present.
Stronger verification
Biometrics rely on unique, physical characteristics that cannot be easily replicated and are tied directly to an individual.
Improved client experience and convenience
Fast remote client verification without the need for an in-person meeting or mailing of Identity documents.
Meets Companies House Standard Requirements
Uses biometric identity verification technology which validates the cryptographic features of Identity documents.
Companies House-specific checks
Retrieve all required data to assist with compliance, including scanning cryptographic features (NFC chip reading).
Onboarding-specific checks to assist AML compliance
Retrieve Identity documents, and confirm presence and likeness with an option to retrieve additional documents to confirm address.
Expert review
Checks that aren’t automatically passed are referred to be reviewed, providing a confirmed pass or fail.
Real-time monitoring
Track the progress of checks step-by-step for complete visibility and control.
Seamless integration
Integrated directly into TaxCalc, enabling you to send biometric ID checks to clients directly from the client record and AML centre.
AML Centre
Record Biometric ID checks as part of the verification of the Identification stage of the Client Due Diligence and Sync Id document information.
Suitable for all accountancy practices
No matter whether your firm is small, medium or large, TaxCalc’s solution helps you and your clients stay compliant effortlessly.
Meeting the Companies House Identity Verification Standard?
What's changed?
Filing to Companies House has undergone major changes, with new rules having taken effect on 18 November 2025.
Identity verification has become mandatory as part of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023.
All new and existing company directors, LLP members and PSCs need to be verified to the Companies House Standard.
What can accountants do?
To verify your clients to the Companies House Identity Verification standard, you must:
- Register as an ACSP (Authorised Corporate Service Provider) with Companies House; and
- Use biometric identity verification (IDV) technology capable of validating the cryptographic features of the identification document.
TaxCalc Biometric Identity Checks enables you to do precisely this.
If you choose not to use (IDV) technology and continue to conduct the manual identify checks you may be doing today, you need to enrol your team on a Home Office Security style training course to be able to spot potential identity fraud and document tampering.
Seamlessly integrated
We’ve built all of our products on a single platform and data is shared seamlessly. TaxCalc supports your AML compliance needs with the following complementary products to the Biometric ID Checks products.
AML Centre
Easily meet your obligations under the Money Laundering Regulations, demonstrate your firms AML compliance and carry out client due diligence all in one place.
View AML Centre
AML Identity Checking Service
TaxCalc AML Identity Checks verify your clients’ name, address, and bank details against trusted sources, while also performing PEP and Sanction checks. This ensures you confirm your clients’ identity and assess risk before acting on their behalf.
View AML Identity Checking
Frequently asked questions
The questions below provide immediate answers to many aspects of Biometric Identity Checks. If you'd like to know more, please call us on 0345 5190 883 or email sales@taxcalc.com.
Is there a registration process required to perform the Biometric ID checks in TaxCalc?
There is no registration required to be able to perform Biometric Identity Checks in Taxcalc.
However, if you are using the checks to verify an individual’s identity to the Companies House standard, you will need to be registered as an ACSP (Authorized corporate service provider) to log into Companies House and verify an individual’s identity.
Can the Biometric Identity Checks be used to verify an individual to the Companies House Standard?
Yes, Companies House type checks can be run, the checks can be used to assist in verifying an individual to the Companies House standard. TaxCalc Biometric Identity Checks use IDVT (identification document validation technology) that can validate the cryptographic features of the Identity document as is required by the Companies House Standard.
Can the Biometric Identity Checks be used for AML compliance?
Yes, there are onboarding Biometric Identity Checks which can be used to retrieve identity documents, confirm presence and likeness to the Identity document, with an additional option to retrieve an additional document to confirm address.
Do Biometric Identity Check licences last forever?
Biometric Identity Checks are purchased annually and will renew each year. Any unused checks at the end of a licence period, will not be carried over to the next licence period.
Can I buy more Biometric Identity Check credits if I have used up all the ones in my current licence?
Yes, you can upgrade to a new annual licence to be able to access more Biometric Identity Checks.
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