─── SPECIALIST DORMANT COMPANY ACCOUNTANTS IN THE UK

Professional Dormant Company Accounts in Dorchester

If your limited company is dormant, you may still have annual accounts and filing obligations. At Micro Entity Accounts, our qualified accountants provide clear, professional support for dormant company accounts in Dorchester. We help you understand what needs to be sent to Companies House and ensure your compliance is handled correctly. Our service includes simple, transparent pricing and practical guidance, so you can meet your statutory duties without confusion.

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£100+ Vat

Dormant Company Accounts Preparation

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

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Trusted by UK Businesses for Accounting Support

From newly incorporated companies to established owner-managed businesses, our clients trust us to prepare their accounts accurately and handle their annual filing requirements.

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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 You File Dormant Company Accounts?

A company can be considered dormant for Companies House purposes if it has no significant accounting transactions during the financial year. However, dormancy is not simply the same as having no sales or being inactive; it depends on the specific accounting and statutory rules. If a company is eligible, dormant accounts may be filed, but this does not remove the requirement to prepare and file annual accounts with Companies House where they are due. It is also important to distinguish between dormancy for Companies House and dormancy for Corporation Tax – HMRC has its own criteria and notification process. Our team can review your company’s circumstances to confirm whether filing dormant accounts is appropriate and help you meet your remaining compliance duties.

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.

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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 annual accounts prepared for a company that is dormant for Companies House purposes. They are filed with Companies House when required, alongside any other necessary filings. The accounts typically confirm that the company has had no significant transactions during the relevant period, and they include the appropriate balance sheet and notes. Dormant accounts do not mean that a company can ignore its filing obligations; they are a specific form of accounts that must meet the applicable statutory requirements.

Does a dormant company still need to file accounts?

Yes, in most cases. A company that is dormant for Companies House purposes is generally still required to prepare and file annual accounts with Companies House, unless a specific exemption applies. Dormant status does not automatically remove the requirement to file accounts. The accounts may be simpler, but the obligation to deliver them by the statutory deadline remains. Our team can confirm the exact requirements for your company and file the necessary documents for you.

Can a dormant company file micro-entity accounts?

Some dormant companies can use the micro-entity reporting framework if they qualify as micro-entities under the relevant rules. However, dormancy and micro-entity status are separate concepts, and not every dormant company is eligible. The company must meet the qualifying conditions for the financial year. If it does, it may be able to file abridged or micro-entity accounts, while still meeting any dormant-company requirements. We can review your company's position and advise on the most appropriate reporting framework.

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

A company can be dormant for Companies House purposes while still being active for Corporation Tax, or vice versa. Companies House dormancy relates to the absence of significant transactions for accounting purposes. HMRC uses its own criteria for Corporation Tax dormancy. A company that is dormant for HMRC purposes must notify HMRC and may not need to file further Corporation Tax Returns once HMRC confirms this. Filing dormant accounts with Companies House does not automatically update HMRC. Both sets of obligations need to be considered separately.

Does a dormant company still need a confirmation statement?

Yes. A confirmation statement is a separate filing with Companies House and is mandatory for most companies, including those that are dormant. It confirms the company's registered office, directors, shareholders and other information. Filing dormant accounts does not replace the confirmation statement. You will generally need to submit a confirmation statement at least once every 12 months unless your company is exempt from doing so, and it is important to keep the information up to date.

What happens if dormant company accounts are filed late?

If the required dormant accounts are not filed by the statutory deadline, Companies House may issue a late-filing penalty. The amount of any penalty depends on how late the accounts are and whether there has been previous non-compliance. Dormant status does not automatically protect a company from penalties. If you receive a penalty, it may still be necessary to file the outstanding accounts to bring the company back into good standing. We can assist with preparing and filing late accounts and reviewing your options.

What information is needed to prepare dormant company accounts?

To prepare dormant company accounts, we typically need details of the company's name, registered number, registered office, date of incorporation, and the directors' and shareholders' details. We will also need to confirm that the company has had no significant transactions during the accounting period, and the date of the balance sheet. The accounts must comply with the applicable Companies House format. We guide you through the process and only need your confirmation that the company qualifies as dormant.

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

Yes, we can assist companies in Dorchester that have missed earlier filing deadlines. Whether your dormant accounts are overdue for one or more accounting periods, we can review your company's records, prepare the relevant dormant accounts and file them with Companies House. We cannot guarantee that penalties will be reduced or removed, but we can help you meet your filing obligations and provide the documents you need to substantiate any appeal you may wish to make.

Get Your Dormant Company Accounts in Order

If you are a director of a dormant company in Dorchester, you may feel uncertain about when accounts are due, what to file, and whether you need to contact HMRC. Micro Entity Accounts offers clear, practical support for dormant company accounts, helping you prepare the required documents, submit them to Companies House, and understand any separate Corporation Tax obligations. We also provide reminders and guidance so that you can maintain compliance with confidence. Get in touch today and let us take the stress out of dormant company filing.