─── SPECIALIST DORMANT COMPANY ACCOUNTANTS IN THE UK

Dormant Company Accounts in Southport

If your limited company is dormant or has never traded, you may still have statutory filing obligations to meet. Micro Entity Accounts provides straightforward, professional support for eligible companies in Southport needing to prepare and file their Dormant Company Accounts with Companies House. We help you understand what is actually required, keep your company records accurate, and manage the filing process with clear, transparent pricing and no hidden costs.

One-Off Fee

£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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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 Southport?

A company may be considered dormant for Companies House purposes if it has not had significant accounting transactions during the relevant period. This can include companies that have not yet started trading, have stopped trading, are holding companies, or are being kept for future use. Dormancy for Companies House is not the same as being dormant for Corporation Tax with HMRC, so it is important to review the company’s individual circumstances. Even if no trading occurs, a dormant company may still be required to file annual accounts and keep its confirmation statement up to date. We can review your situation and advise on whether dormant accounts are appropriate and what filing obligations still apply.

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 prepared for a limited company that has not had significant accounting transactions during the accounting period. They are filed with Companies House and must meet the applicable reporting requirements, even though the company may not be actively trading. A dormant company is not exempt from filing just because it has no sales or activity.

Does a dormant company still need to file accounts?

Yes, in most cases. A company that is dormant for Companies House purposes is usually still required to file annual accounts every year, unless a specific exemption applies. Filing dormant accounts is a separate requirement from submitting a confirmation statement, and both may need to be completed to maintain the company's compliance record.

Can a dormant company file micro-entity accounts?

Some dormant companies may also qualify as micro-entities under the Companies Act, and may therefore be able to use the simplified micro-entity reporting framework. Whether this applies depends on the company's size, legal structure and accounting period. Being dormant does not automatically make a company a micro-entity, so it is best to confirm eligibility before choosing a reporting framework.

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

Dormant for Companies House relates to the company's accounting activity and whether significant transactions have occurred. Dormant for HMRC is a separate status for Corporation Tax purposes, which may require the company to notify HMRC and potentially stop filing Corporation Tax Returns. Filing dormant accounts with Companies House does not automatically tell HMRC that the company is dormant for tax purposes, and the definitions and requirements are not identical.

Does a dormant company still need a confirmation statement?

Yes. A confirmation statement is separate from annual accounts and must generally be submitted to Companies House at least once every 12 months. A dormant company still needs to keep its registered details up to date and file a confirmation statement when required, even if no trading activity has taken place.

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

Not necessarily. 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 a CT600 may not be required for those periods. However, this depends on the company's exact circumstances and HMRC's rules. If the company has not been formally treated as dormant by HMRC, a Corporation Tax Return may still be due.

What happens if dormant company accounts are filed late?

Filing dormant company accounts late can result in late-filing penalties from Companies House, regardless of the company's dormant status. The penalty amount and whether a penalty applies depends on how late the accounts are filed and the company's individual compliance history. Paying a penalty does not remove the requirement to file the outstanding accounts. If you believe a penalty has been issued incorrectly, an appeal may be possible but only in certain circumstances.

What information is needed to prepare dormant company accounts?

To prepare dormant company accounts, we generally need the company details, including its registered name and number, the relevant accounting period and records of any transactions or events that may have occurred. Even a dormant company may have certain transactions, such as share capital activity or filing fees, that need to be reflected accurately. We will confirm exactly what we need from you before preparing the accounts to Companies House standards.

Keep Your Dormant Company Compliant in Southport

If you are a director of a dormant company in Southport, you may be unsure whether your company still needs to file accounts, submit a confirmation statement, or notify HMRC about its Corporation Tax position. Micro Entity Accounts can help you cut through the uncertainty. We provide straightforward dormant company accounts preparation, Companies House filing assistance, confirmation statement support and guidance on Corporation Tax considerations where they apply. Our fully qualified accountants are regulated by ICAEW, ACCA and AAT, and we offer clear, fixed-fee pricing so you know where you stand. Get in touch today to discuss your company’s circumstances and we will explain exactly what needs to be done.