Do shareholders who are not directors also need a personal code?
Last updated: Oct 21, 2026, 17:46 (UTC+08:00)
Yes, if they are a person with significant control, for example anyone with more than 25% of the shares or voting rights. Each of them verifies their identity, then has a 14-day window to give Companies House their personal code for that role.
Source: People with significant control (PSCs), Companies House, GOV.UK