# Authorised Corporate Service Provider (ACSP)

**URL:** <https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/authorised-corporate-service-provider-acsp/1905>\
**Category:** Incorporation\
**Created:** [January 13, 2026, 1:58pm UTC](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/authorised-corporate-service-provider-acsp/1905 "2026-01-13T13:58:06Z")\
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**Author:** ![frank](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/f/3d9bf3/32.png) [@frank](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/u/frank)\
**Post date:** [January 13, 2026, 1:58pm UTC](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/authorised-corporate-service-provider-acsp/1905/1 "2026-01-13T13:58:06Z")

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Can an ACSP, albeit registered for AML with HMRC, really

a) Be Dormant

b) Have a registered office in a business centre **within** a BizSpace Business Centre

c) Have a foreign national, usually resident overseas as the sole director

d) Provide ID validation for other foreign nationals as directors of multiple new incorporations

It seems to me that not trading and having no staff makes it somewhat difficult to properly meet Companies House **Legal Requirements.** including keeping records for 7 years!

More specific information can be provided if required.

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**Author:** ![kadach](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/k/3be4f8/32.png) [@kadach](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/u/kadach)\
**Post date:** [January 13, 2026, 2:52pm UTC](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/authorised-corporate-service-provider-acsp/1905/2 "2026-01-13T14:52:56Z")

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Hi Frank, thank you for your query. Please note that your question is not related to the XML service. I recommend emailing [enquiries@companieshouse.gov.uk](mailto:enquiries@companieshouse.gov.uk), where the relevant department will be able to assist you. Thanks, KAJ