Overview

If a Person with Significant Control (PSC) has died, they will not be able to complete Companies House identity verification or provide a personal code. This guide explains how to notify Companies House and what happens to the PSC's record while the estate is being settled.

Key Points

• The PSC stays on the register for now:
  A deceased PSC remains on the Companies House register until a grant of probate or letters of administration has been received and a formal PSC change can be filed. Do not attempt to remove them before then — see Overview of the PSC Requirements.
• Notify Companies House directly:
  The company (or its agent) should email enquiries@companieshouse.gov.uk, advising that the PSC has died and that the estate has not yet been settled, so no change of PSC notification can be filed yet — meaning the late PSC cannot verify their identity.
• A marker is placed on the record:
  Once notified, Companies House places a marker on the late PSC's verification record. This stops any further chasers or reminder emails being sent for that individual — see When are Personal Code Reminder Emails Sent?
• Once probate or letters of administration are received:
  The PSC change can then be filed with Companies House in the usual way. If the deceased PSC also held shares, see How do I transfer shares to an Executor?

Best Practice

• Notify Companies House as soon as possible after the PSC's death, so reminders are stopped promptly.
• Keep a note of when probate or letters of administration are expected, so the PSC record can be updated as soon as this is granted.
• If you're unsure how this applies to your circumstances, contact Inform Direct Support or take professional advice.

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