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Dormant Company Accounts in Lancs

If your limited company is dormant, you may still have annual accounts to prepare and file with Companies House. Micro Entity Accounts provides straightforward and professional dormant company accounts support in Lancs, helping eligible company directors understand their obligations and stay compliant. We offer transparent pricing and clear guidance, so you know exactly what is required and what we will do for you.

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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

Preparation to Filing of Dormant Company Accounts

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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 a Company File Dormant Accounts in Lancs?

A company can file dormant accounts when it is dormant for Companies House purposes. This generally means the company has had no significant accounting transactions during the period. Dormancy is not simply about having no sales or no employees; it depends on the company’s circumstances and the relevant accounting and Companies House rules. A company may be dormant if it has not yet started trading, has stopped trading, is a holding company, or is being retained for future use. However, being dormant does not automatically remove the requirement to file annual accounts or to submit a confirmation statement. It is also important to distinguish between dormancy for Companies House purposes and dormancy for HMRC Corporation Tax purposes. HMRC’s treatment depends on the company’s tax position, and the two definitions are not identical. If you are unsure whether your company qualifies as dormant, we can review your circumstances and explain what applies to your situation.

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 annual accounts prepared for a company that is dormant for accounting purposes. They are filed with Companies House where required and must meet applicable filing requirements. Even though the company has no significant accounting transactions, the directors still have a legal responsibility to prepare and file accounts unless a specific exemption applies. Dormant accounts are not simply 'no accounts'.

Does a dormant company still need to file accounts?

Yes, in most cases. A company that is dormant for Companies House purposes must still file the required annual accounts unless a specific exemption applies. Dormant status does not remove the statutory filing obligation. The accounts may be simpler than those of an active company, but they must still be prepared and delivered to Companies House by the applicable deadline.

Can a dormant company file micro-entity accounts?

Some dormant companies may also qualify as micro-entities and may be able to use the micro-entity reporting framework, which is more streamlined. However, not every dormant company automatically qualifies as a micro-entity. Eligibility depends on factors such as the company's size, legal structure and accounting period. We can help you determine which reporting framework is appropriate for your dormant company.

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

Dormancy for Companies House purposes relates to whether the company has had significant accounting transactions, while dormancy for HMRC Corporation Tax purposes depends on the company's Corporation Tax position. These are separate tests. Filing dormant accounts with Companies House does not automatically notify HMRC that the company is dormant. HMRC may need to be notified separately, and a company may still have Corporation Tax obligations even if it is dormant for Companies House.

Does a dormant company still need a confirmation statement?

A confirmation statement is separate from dormant company accounts. Filing dormant accounts does not replace the confirmation statement. A dormant company generally still needs to submit a confirmation statement to Companies House each year and keep its registered information up to date. The confirmation statement confirms that the company's details on the register are correct, and it is a separate statutory filing.

Does a dormant company need to submit a Corporation Tax Return?

It depends on the company's Corporation Tax position. If a company is dormant for Corporation Tax purposes and HMRC has confirmed that it does not need to file further Corporation Tax Returns, then it may not need to submit a CT600 for periods covered by that confirmation. However, filing dormant accounts with Companies House does not automatically stop Corporation Tax obligations. The company may need to notify HMRC separately, and each company's circumstances are different.

What happens if dormant company accounts are filed late?

If a dormant company fails to file its required accounts by the applicable Companies House deadline, it may be subject to late-filing penalties. Dormant status does not automatically protect a company from these penalties. The amount of any penalty and whether an appeal is possible depend on the circumstances and Companies House rules. Paying a penalty does not remove the requirement to file the outstanding accounts. We can assist you in bringing overdue accounts up to date.

Can you help prepare dormant accounts for a company that has never traded?

Yes. A company that has never traded may be dormant for Companies House purposes if it has had no significant accounting transactions. In that situation, it may still need to file dormant accounts. We can help prepare the necessary accounts and ensure they are filed in accordance with the applicable requirements. We can also advise on confirmation statement and Corporation Tax matters that may arise.

Keep Your Dormant Company Compliant with Simple, Professional Support

Directors in Lancs often feel uncertain about what is required of a dormant company, particularly when Companies House and HMRC rules differ. Micro Entity Accounts can help you prepare dormant company accounts, file your required documents with Companies House, and understand whether a confirmation statement or Corporation Tax obligations still apply. With clear, transparent pricing and no hidden costs, we take the guesswork out of keeping your dormant company compliant. Get in touch today to discuss your circumstances and see how we can assist you.