Overview
When you appoint a director or record a Person with Significant Control (PSC), you must provide certain personal details to Companies House. Some of this information is made available on the public register, while other details are kept private to protect individuals’ privacy and security. This guide explains exactly what is disclosed and what remains confidential for both directors and PSCs.
What Information Must Be Provided?
For each director and PSC, you must provide:
- Full name
- Date of birth
- Companies House personal code
- Nationality
- Country, state or part of the UK where the person usually lives
- Service address
- Usual residential address
- (For PSCs) Nature of control (e.g., ownership of shares, voting rights, etc.)
- (For PSCs) Date they became a PSC
(For PSCs) Date you entered them into your register
What Information Is Public?
The following details are shown on the public register at Companies House:
Detail | Director | PSC |
|---|---|---|
Full name | ✔ | ✔ |
Month and year of birth | ✔ | ✔ |
Nationality | ✔ | ✔ |
Country/State/Region of usual residence | ✔ | ✔ |
Service address | ✔ | ✔ |
Nature of control | ✔ | |
Date became a PSC | ✔ | |
Date entered in register | ✔ |
What Information Is Kept Private?
The following details are not shown on the public register:
Detail | Director | PSC |
|---|---|---|
Usual residential address | ✔ | ✔ |
Day of birth | ✔ | ✔ |
| Personal Code | ✔ | ✔ |
Note: The usual residential address is only available to certain public authorities and credit reference agencies, not to the general public.
Why Are Some Details Kept Private?
Companies House keeps certain information confidential to protect the privacy and security of individuals. This is in line with UK company law and data protection requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I keep all director or PSC details private?
A: No. Most details must be made public, but the usual residential address and the day of birth are kept confidential.
Q: Who can access the private details?
A: Certain public authorities and credit reference agencies can access the usual residential address, but it is not available to the general public.
Where Can I Find More Information?
- Overview of the PSC requirements
- What information will Companies House show for a director?
- What information will Companies House show for a company secretary?
If you have further questions about privacy or reporting for directors or PSCs, please contact our support team.