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Dormant Company Accounts Filing in Chipping Norton

If your company has been sitting quietly with little or no trading activity, professional Dormant Company Accounts Filing can help you prepare and submit the appropriate annual accounts to Companies House where those accounts are required. Directors in Chipping Norton often assume that an inactive company has nothing left to do, but dormancy does not automatically remove your filing obligations. A company that is dormant for Companies House purposes will generally still need to file annual accounts and a confirmation statement each year unless it has been formally dissolved or a specific rule applies to its circumstances. Our role is to help you understand which filing route fits your company, prepare dormant company accounts that reflect your position accurately, and keep your Companies House information up to date so that nothing is left sitting unattended on the register.

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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 Can a Company File Dormant Accounts?

Dormant company accounts are generally relevant where a company is dormant for Companies House purposes, which normally means it has had no significant accounting transactions during the relevant financial period, subject to the applicable rules and the company’s own circumstances. It is not simply a case of deciding you have not traded and labelling the year dormant. Whether a company qualifies, and which form or filing route applies, depends on factors such as the nature of any transactions that did take place, the company’s previous filings, and the current Companies House requirements for that type of company. It is also important to separate the two meanings of the word dormant. Being dormant for Companies House is not the same as being dormant for Corporation Tax purposes with HMRC, and a company can be dormant for one purpose but not automatically for the other. Filing dormant accounts with Companies House does not, by itself, notify HMRC of anything or settle any Corporation Tax position. Equally, a company can remain registered and dormant while still carrying annual filing responsibilities, typically dormant accounts and a confirmation statement. Before you file, it is worth confirming exactly where your company stands so that the accounts prepared genuinely match your situation.

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.

─── 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 a company prepares for Companies House when it has been dormant for Companies House purposes during the relevant period. They are a simplified set of accounts that reflect a company with no significant accounting transactions, rather than the fuller accounts a trading company would normally prepare. The exact content and the correct filing route depend on the company's circumstances and the rules that apply to it, so it is worth checking before you submit rather than assuming one approach fits every dormant company.

What makes a company dormant for Companies House?

Broadly, a company is treated as dormant for Companies House purposes when it has had no significant accounting transactions during the financial period in question. Certain movements may still be acceptable in limited circumstances, so the position is not always as straightforward as it sounds. If you are unsure whether particular activity during the year affects dormant status, it is better to have the position reviewed before preparing and filing the accounts, because the wrong filing route can cause unnecessary follow-up later.

Does a dormant company still need to file annual accounts?

In most cases, yes. A dormant company that remains registered generally still has annual filing obligations, which commonly include filing annual accounts with Companies House and filing a confirmation statement. Dormancy is not an exemption from every company filing requirement. The only clear exceptions are where the company has been formally dissolved or where a specific rule applies to that company, so it is worth confirming your position rather than assuming nothing is due.

Does a dormant company need to file a confirmation statement?

A confirmation statement is a separate Companies House filing from dormant company accounts, and companies that remain registered will usually need to file one for each confirmation period, even if they have not been trading. The confirmation statement confirms that the information Companies House holds about the company, such as the registered office address, directors and shareholders, is correct. It is a different exercise from Dormant Company Accounts Filing, and the two should not be treated as substitutes for one another.

Are dormant company accounts different from normal company accounts?

Yes. A dormant company may have different accounting requirements from an active trading company, and the accounts prepared for a dormant company are usually far simpler than the accounts of a business with turnover, expenses, stock or creditors to report. The figures involved are limited because there have been no significant transactions. That said, the correct route still depends on the company's individual circumstances and the applicable Companies House rules, and not every dormant company will use the same form or filing method.

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

No. These are two separate concepts, and a company can be dormant for one purpose without automatically being dormant for the other. Companies House dormancy relates to your annual accounts filing, while Corporation Tax dormancy is a matter for HMRC and depends on HMRC's own criteria. Filing dormant accounts with Companies House does not automatically notify HMRC that the company is dormant, and it does not by itself end any Corporation Tax obligations the company may have.

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

That depends on the company's position with HMRC rather than on its Companies House status. A Corporation Tax Return, often referred to as a CT600, is a separate HMRC obligation and is not the same thing as Dormant Company Accounts Filing. Some companies are treated as dormant for Corporation Tax purposes and are not required to submit a return, while others still are. Because the answer turns on your specific circumstances, it is worth checking your Corporation Tax position directly rather than assuming Companies House dormancy settles it.

What information is needed to prepare dormant company accounts?

Typically, you will need the company's basic details, the financial period the accounts cover, information about the company's officers and registered office, and confirmation of the company's position during that period. It also helps to know whether the company has filed accounts before and on which route, along with any details of transactions that did take place, since even small movements can affect whether a dormant filing is appropriate. Having the previous year's filing to hand usually makes the process smoother.

Let Us Handle Your Dormant Company Accounts Filing

One of the most common worries we hear from directors in Chipping Norton is simply not knowing whether accounts are still required once a company stops trading. That uncertainty often leads to filings being left undone for months while the company sits quietly on the register. Micro Entity Accounts can take that weight off your hands by preparing dormant company accounts that reflect your company’s position, submitting them to Companies House where required, and supporting you with your confirmation statement so your annual obligations stay organised and up to date. You get clear, transparent pricing and a straightforward process built around dormant limited company accounts, whether your company has been inactive for one year or several. Tell us about your company and we will help you work out exactly what needs doing next.