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Dormant Company Accounts in South East London – Clear Professional Support

If your limited company in South East London is no longer trading, has not yet started trading, or simply has no significant accounting transactions, you may need to prepare dormant company accounts. Micro Entity Accounts helps eligible companies understand whether dormancy applies, prepare the required annual accounts, and file them correctly with Companies House. We also clarify what remains due, from confirmation statements to Corporation Tax obligations, so you can stay compliant without unnecessary stress.

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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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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 Are Dormant Company Accounts Suitable for South East London Companies?

A company may be considered dormant for accounting purposes if it has no significant accounting transactions during the relevant financial year. That does not automatically mean every non-trading company qualifies, because dormancy depends on the accounting rules and the company’s individual circumstances. Companies that have not yet started trading, have stopped trading, are holding companies, or are being kept for future use may be eligible, but it is sensible to check the facts before making an assumption. Even where a company files dormant company accounts with Companies House, it may still need to submit a confirmation statement and may still have separate Corporation Tax duties. In some cases a company is dormant for Companies House purposes but active for HMRC Corporation Tax, and in other cases the position is reversed. When you work with us, we review where your company stands under the applicable accounting and tax tests before preparing the necessary documents.

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 had no significant accounting transactions during its accounting period. They are filed with Companies House, normally in a simplified format showing a balance sheet plus supporting notes, and the directors' signature. Although the content may be brief, the accounts must meet the applicable statutory requirements. Filing dormant accounts helps keep your limited company on the register and up to date.

Does a dormant company still need to file accounts every year?

Generally, yes. Dormancy for Companies House does not remove the obligation to file annual accounts unless a specific exemption applies. Even a company that is not trading must still send the required accounts to Companies House each year, and failing to do so can lead to late-filing consequences. We check whether an exemption applies to your company before preparing accounts.

Can a company that has never traded prepare dormant company accounts?

Yes, a company that has been incorporated but has not yet begun its intended business activities can often prepare dormant accounts, assuming it meets the relevant definition of dormancy. There may still be transactions to disclose, such as share capital or filing fees, so we review the company's records first. If the company has never traded and no significant transactions exist, dormant company accounts are usually the appropriate route.

What is the difference between Companies House dormancy and HMRC dormancy?

Companies House and HMRC use separate tests. A company might satisfy the Companies House definition of dormancy because it has no significant accounting transactions, yet still be required to deal with Corporation Tax matters for HMRC. Equally, HMRC may accept that a company is dormant for Corporation Tax if it has not started trading, but that is not automatic. You may need to notify HMRC and, once HMRC confirms no further Corporation Tax returns are required, no more CT600 returns may need to be submitted. Filing dormant accounts with Companies House does not automatically update HMRC, so we always look at both sides of the compliance picture.

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

Yes. Dormant company accounts do not replace the separate requirement to send a confirmation statement to Companies House each year. The confirmation statement contains up-to-date company information such as registered office, directors, shareholders and people with significant control. Even if your accounts show dormancy, you may still need to file the confirmation statement to keep the company's statutory records accurate and avoid the company being struck off.

What if my dormant company's accounts are already late?

If your South East London company has missed the filing deadline for dormant accounts, it is important to address it quickly. We can review your company's history, prepare the outstanding accounts and file them with Companies House. Every late-filing case depends on its facts, and we cannot guarantee the removal of penalties, but we can help you bring your filings up to date and discuss whether an appeal may be appropriate in your particular circumstances.

What details do you need to prepare dormant company accounts?

For a straightforward dormant client we usually need recent company records, such as the accounts filed in previous years, the company's share structure, details of any directors and the confirmation statement number if one has been filed. We will also ask whether there have been any movements in the year, for example directors' loans, share issues or payments of filing fees. With that information we can prepare accounts in the correct format and guide you through the approval process before submission.

Ensure Your Dormant Company Accounts Are Handled Correctly in South East London

At Micro Entity Accounts, we speak to South East London directors every week who are unsure whether their company really is dormant or which filings still need to be sent to Companies House and HMRC. Whether you need dormant company accounts prepared from scratch, a late filing brought up to date, or guidance on confirmation statements and Corporation Tax, our qualified accountants can check your position and let you know exactly what is required. We keep the process clear, straightforward and affordable, with no hidden extras – just professional support that gives you confidence your company records are in order. Get in touch for a no-obligation chat about your dormant company.