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Dormant Company Accounts Filing in Burgess Hill

If your limited company has stopped trading but is still registered at Companies House, Dormant Company Accounts Filing is often the part of the annual routine that causes the most uncertainty. Our Burgess Hill-based service helps directors prepare and file the appropriate annual accounts for a dormant company, based on the company’s actual circumstances and the Companies House rules that apply to it. We look at the period in question, confirm whether the company meets the dormancy conditions for Companies House purposes, and then prepare accounts that reflect that position. Just as importantly, we help you keep on top of the wider dormant company filing obligations that continue while a company remains registered. Dormant status does not automatically remove the requirement to file annual accounts or a confirmation statement, and it does not by itself settle any separate HMRC responsibilities. Whether you are unsure whether accounts are still due, or you simply want the paperwork handled accurately and on time, professional support takes the guesswork out of Dormant Company Accounts Filing in Burgess Hill.

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Dormant Company Accounts Preparation & Filing

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.

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 You Can Prepare and File Dormant Company Accounts

Dormant accounts are generally relevant where a company is dormant for Companies House purposes, which broadly means it had no significant accounting transactions during the accounting period in question, subject to the applicable rules and to the company’s individual circumstances. Day-to-day inactivity alone is not enough. A company may need to satisfy specific conditions before it can file accounts on a dormant basis, and those conditions can change depending on what has happened in the period — for example whether any transactions were recorded, or whether the company’s position has changed since the previous year. It is also important to separate Companies House dormancy from HMRC Corporation Tax dormancy. These are two distinct concepts with their own criteria, and a company can be dormant for one purpose without automatically being dormant for the other. The same applies to the accounting requirements: a dormant company may have different requirements from an active trading company, and not every dormant company can use the same form or filing route. Companies House does not approve or endorse any particular set of accounts, and filing dormant accounts does not automatically notify HMRC of dormancy or remove Corporation Tax obligations. A company can remain registered and dormant for Companies House purposes while still carrying annual filing responsibilities, including dormant company accounts and a separate confirmation statement. Establishing your position early in the year is the simplest way to avoid confusion later.

A company may be able to file dormant accounts where it has had no significant accounting transactions during the relevant financial year, subject to the applicable Companies House rules.

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 Review Your Accounts Information

We review the company's circumstances and accounting activity against the applicable Companies House requirements.

You Review & 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 — broadly, a company that has had no significant accounting transactions in the relevant accounting period, subject to the applicable rules and conditions. They are still statutory accounts, just prepared on a dormant basis rather than reflecting trading activity. The exact content and the filing route depend on the company's circumstances, which is why it is worth checking your position before assuming a particular form will apply.

What makes a company dormant for Companies House?

For Companies House purposes, dormancy generally hinges on whether the company had any significant accounting transactions during the period. A company that has not traded but has, for example, received income, paid expenses, or recorded other transactions may not meet the dormancy conditions for that period. There is no automatic switch: a director should not simply assume the company is dormant because business has gone quiet. The conditions also need to be assessed for each accounting period, since circumstances can change from one year to the next.

Does a dormant company still need to file annual accounts and a confirmation statement?

In most cases, yes. A company that is dormant for Companies House purposes generally still has filing obligations, including annual accounts and a confirmation statement, unless it has been formally dissolved or a specific rule applies to its situation. The confirmation statement is a separate filing from the accounts: it confirms that the information Companies House holds about the company is correct, and it is not a substitute for preparing dormant company accounts. Treating dormancy as a blanket exemption from company filing requirements is a common and avoidable mistake.

Are dormant company accounts different from normal company accounts?

Yes. Accounts prepared on a dormant basis are typically shorter and simpler than accounts for a trading company, because there is no significant trading activity to report. A trading company's accounts normally include a profit and loss account, more detailed notes, and disclosures that a dormant set would not usually require. That said, the requirements depend on the company's circumstances and on the applicable Companies House rules, so a dormant company is not automatically able to use the same form or filing route as every other dormant company.

Is being dormant for Companies House the same as being dormant for Corporation Tax?

No — they are separate concepts with different criteria and different authorities. Dormancy for Companies House is judged against the accounting transaction test applied to the statutory accounts, while dormancy for Corporation Tax is a matter for HMRC and is assessed against its own conditions. A company can be dormant for one purpose and not the other. Filing dormant accounts with Companies House does not automatically notify HMRC that the company is dormant, and it does not by itself change any Corporation Tax position.

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

Not always, but it depends entirely on the company's circumstances and on HMRC's view of its position. A Corporation Tax Return (CT600) is a separate HMRC obligation from Dormant Company Accounts Filing, and dormancy at Companies House does not automatically bring Corporation Tax obligations to an end. Some companies that are dormant for Companies House purposes may still need to notify HMRC or file a return; others may not. If you are unsure whether a return is required for your company, it is worth confirming your position rather than assuming.

What information is needed to prepare dormant company accounts?

We usually start with the company's basic details as held at Companies House, the accounting period being filed for, and confirmation of whether any transactions were recorded during that period — including bank charges, interest, or any other movements. We may also ask about the previous year's filing to check consistency. The exact list depends on the company's circumstances, so the easiest approach is a short conversation about what has actually happened in the period before any accounts are prepared.

What happens if dormant company accounts or a confirmation statement are filed late?

Late filing is taken seriously by Companies House and can lead to penalties, which increase the longer a filing remains outstanding. The company can also be shown as overdue in the public register. Rather than trying to manage the consequences after the event, most directors find it far simpler to keep dormant company filing obligations on a calendar and deal with them before the deadline. If a filing has already been missed, the sensible next step is to bring everything up to date as soon as possible.

Keep Your Burgess Hill Dormant Company Filing in Order

One of the most common worries for directors of an inactive company is simply not knowing whether accounts are still required, or whether a quiet year means there is nothing left to file. It is a reasonable question, and the answer depends on your company’s circumstances rather than on a single blanket rule. Micro Entity Accounts can take that uncertainty off your desk by handling dormant company accounts preparation and the associated Companies House filing, along with confirmation statement support where you need it. We work through the period with you, prepare the appropriate accounts for your situation, and keep your statutory filing obligations organised so nothing sits unanswered in the background. If your company is dormant or has little or no activity and you would like a clear view of what needs to be filed, get in touch with our Burgess Hill team and we will take it from there.