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Dormant Company Accounts in Brentwood: Professional Preparation and Filing

If your limited company is dormant, you may still have important obligations to Companies House. Micro Entity Accounts provides straightforward dormant company accounts support in Brentwood, helping eligible companies prepare and file the accounts they are required to submit. Whether your company has not yet started trading or has stopped its activities, our qualified accountants will guide you through the process with clear, transparent pricing and a practical approach. We make sure your filing obligations are handled accurately, so you can focus on the next stage for your business.

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Dormant Company Accounts Preparation

From preparing dormant company accounts to submitting them with Companies House, we manage the entire process

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What Our Dormant Company Accounts Service Covers

Everything a non-trading limited company needs to stay compliant for the year, handled end to end by qualified UK accountants.

Dormant Company Accounts

We prepare the appropriate dormant company accounts for filing with Companies House, based on your company's circumstances and filing requirements.

Companies House Filing

We submit your dormant accounts electronically and send you written confirmation once they are accepted.

HMRC Corporation Tax Dormancy Support

We notify HMRC that your company is dormant for Corporation Tax, or file a nil CT600 where one has been requested.

Confirmation Statement Support

Optional preparation and filing of your annual confirmation statement so your record stays fully up to date.

Deadline Monitoring

We track your accounting reference date and remind you well before the filing deadline each year.

Accountant Review

A qualified accountant checks that your company genuinely qualifies as dormant before anything is submitted.

When Can a Company File Dormant Accounts?

A company can prepare and file dormant accounts when it has been dormant for the relevant accounting period under the Companies House rules. For Companies House purposes, dormancy generally means the company has had no significant accounting transactions during the period. However, whether a company is actually ‘dormant’ depends on its circumstances; a company is not automatically dormant simply because it has no sales or is currently inactive. The relevant test considers the company’s transactions and the applicable accounting and filing requirements. It is also important to remember that dormancy does not remove the need to file annual accounts, and a confirmation statement may still be required. HMRC applies its own definition for Corporation Tax purposes, so a company could be dormant for Companies House yet have separate tax obligations. We can review your situation and explain whether dormant accounts are appropriate for your company and what filings are needed.

A Company May Be Dormant If:

It has been incorporated but has not started trading.

Trading has stopped and the company has no relevant ongoing activity.

Its only transactions are those that Companies House disregards when determining dormancy.

It is being retained for a future business purpose, subject to its actual activities and transactions.

─── How It Works

How The Filing Works

Send us your company details

Give us your company number and accounting reference date. That is usually everything we need to begin.

We confirm dormant status

We review the period against the Companies Act definition of dormancy and flag any transaction that would rule it out.

You approve the accounts

We prepare the dormant accounts and send them for a director's approval by email. No paperwork or postage.

We file and confirm

Your accounts go to Companies House and HMRC is notified. You receive the filed copies and acceptance confirmation.

─── FAQs

Dormant Company Accounts FAQs

Still unsure where you stand? Reach out to our UK team at info@microentityaccounts.co.uk and we will review your filing history with you.

What are dormant company accounts?

Dormant company accounts are the annual accounts that an eligible dormant limited company must prepare and file with Companies House. They are based on the company’s accounts for a period in which it has had no significant accounting transactions. Even though the company has little or no activity, the accounts still need to meet the applicable Companies House requirements. If your company qualifies, the accounts may be simpler than full statutory accounts, but they must still be filed on time.

Does a dormant company still need to file accounts with Companies House?

Yes, generally. A company that is dormant for accounting purposes still normally needs to file dormant company accounts with Companies House for each accounting period, unless a specific exemption applies. Dormancy does not remove the filing requirement. If the company also qualifies as a micro-entity, it may be able to prepare accounts under the micro-entity framework, but the filing obligation remains.

Can a dormant company file micro-entity accounts?

Some dormant companies may also qualify as micro-entities under the Companies Act. When a company qualifies as a micro-entity, it can prepare its accounts using the micro-entity reporting framework. However, not every dormant company is automatically a micro-entity. Eligibility depends on factors such as the company’s size and accounting period. We can review your circumstances and prepare the appropriate accounts, whether that is dormant accounts under the applicable framework or micro-entity accounts if you are eligible.

What is the difference between dormant for Companies House and dormant for HMRC?

Being dormant for Companies House purposes relates to the company’s accounting activity and whether it has had any significant accounting transactions. HMRC, on the other hand, has its own test for dormancy for Corporation Tax purposes. A company may be considered dormant by Companies House but still be required to file Corporation Tax Returns with HMRC, unless HMRC has confirmed that a return is no longer required for the company. The two systems are separate, so it is important to check both sets of obligations. We can help you understand your position.

Does a dormant company still need to submit a confirmation statement?

Yes. A confirmation statement is a separate filing from dormant company accounts. It is submitted to Companies House at least once every 12 months and confirms that the company’s registered information is up to date. A dormant company is not exempt from this requirement. If you need help, we can assist with preparing and submitting your confirmation statement as part of your compliance support.

What happens if dormant company accounts are filed late?

If a company is required to file its accounts with Companies House and does so after the statutory deadline, it may be subject to an automatic late-filing penalty. The amount depends on how late the accounts are filed and whether the company has been late before. Dormant status does not automatically protect a company from penalties, and filing after the deadline does not remove the need to file the outstanding accounts. If your accounts are already late, we can help you prepare and file them as soon as possible.

What information is needed to prepare dormant company accounts?

To prepare dormant company accounts, we generally need the company’s details such as its registered name, registered number, registered office address, the accounting period, and details of any prior accounts filed. If the company is applying for a specific dormant exemption, we may also confirm that there have been no significant accounting transactions for the period. We will let you know exactly what is required and ensure the accounts are prepared in line with Companies House rules.

Can you help bring overdue dormant company accounts up to date?

Yes. If your company has missed its accounts deadline, we can assist in preparing the outstanding dormant company accounts and filing them with Companies House. We understand this can feel urgent, and we can work to get your records in order. Please note that filing late does not guarantee that a penalty will be avoided, but we can help you meet your obligations as quickly as possible and explain the steps involved.

Dormant Company Accounts in Brentwood, Without the Hassle

Keeping up with dormant company accounts can be confusing, especially when you are unsure whether your company is dormant for Companies House or HMRC purposes. Micro Entity Accounts is here to help eligible dormant companies in Brentwood with clear, practical accounting support. We can prepare your dormant company accounts, handle the Companies House filing, and advise on confirmation statement and Corporation Tax obligations where applicable. With fixed-fee pricing and no hidden costs, you can stay compliant without the uncertainty. Contact us today to discuss your circumstances and get your filing back on track.