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Dormant Company Accounts Filing in Ely

If your company has stopped trading but is still registered at Companies House, professional Dormant Company Accounts Filing can take the guesswork out of your annual reporting. For directors in Ely, we help prepare the appropriate annual accounts for a dormant company and file them with Companies House where required, based on your company’s circumstances and the applicable Companies House rules. It is important to understand that dormant status 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, unless it has been formally dissolved or another specific rule applies. Keeping your dormant company filing up to date helps you stay on top of your records, avoid unnecessary confusion at year end, and keep your Companies House information accurate for the year ahead.

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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 You File Dormant Company Accounts?

Dormant company accounts are generally relevant where a company is dormant for Companies House purposes and has had no significant accounting transactions during the relevant accounting period, subject to the applicable rules. A company may be able to prepare and file dormant accounts when it has genuinely had no meaningful financial activity — not simply because it has not yet started trading, has paused trading, or has been quiet for a few months. Being dormant for Companies House purposes and being dormant for Corporation Tax purposes with HMRC are two separate concepts, 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 dormancy or settle any Corporation Tax obligations the company may have, so those should be reviewed separately. A company can also remain registered and dormant while still having annual filing responsibilities, including dormant accounts and a confirmation statement, so dormant status should never be treated as an exemption from all company filing requirements. Because the accounts prepared and the exact filing requirements depend on your company’s circumstances, it is worth confirming your position before assuming you can file on a dormant basis.

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 a period in which it has been dormant for Companies House purposes — broadly, a period with no significant accounting transactions. They are not a way of skipping accounts altogether; they are the annual accounts that reflect an inactive period, prepared in line with the applicable Companies House requirements. The format and content that apply depend on your company's circumstances, which is why it is worth checking your position before filing rather than assuming every dormant company follows the same route.

What makes a company dormant for Companies House?

For Companies House purposes, a company is generally treated as dormant when it has had no significant accounting transactions during the accounting period. There are some transactions that are usually disregarded for this purpose, such as certain share-related payments and fees paid to Companies House, but the detail matters. Simply having no sales, having not yet started trading, or having paused trading for a while does not automatically make a company dormant. It is a question of what actually happened in the accounts for that specific period.

Does a dormant company still have to file annual accounts with Companies House?

In most cases, yes. A company that is dormant for Companies House purposes generally still needs to file annual accounts and a confirmation statement each year, unless the company has been formally dissolved or another specific rule applies. Dormant status is not the same as having no filing responsibilities, and letting filings fall behind can create unnecessary complications for directors. If you are unsure whether your company has to file on a dormant basis, it is sensible to confirm your position before the filing date rather than leaving it to chance.

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

Yes, a confirmation statement is a separate Companies House filing from dormant company accounts, and a dormant company will normally need to file one. The confirmation statement confirms that the information Companies House holds about your company — such as its registered office, directors, shareholders and share capital — is correct as at the confirmation date. It is not an annual accounts filing and it does not deal with any tax obligations. Many companies file both each year, so it helps to treat them as two distinct tasks on your annual compliance calendar.

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

No, they are separate concepts with different criteria. A company can be dormant for Companies House purposes and still have Corporation Tax obligations, or alternatively be treated as dormant for Corporation Tax purposes while still needing to file accounts at Companies House. Filing dormant accounts with Companies House does not automatically tell HMRC that your company is dormant, and it does not settle any Corporation Tax position on your behalf. If you want to understand your HMRC status, that needs to be looked at separately from your Companies House filing.

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

That depends on your company's circumstances and what HMRC has asked for. A Corporation Tax Return (CT600) is an HMRC obligation and is entirely separate from Dormant Company Accounts Filing at Companies House. Even where a company is not actively trading, HMRC may still expect a return, or may confirm that none is required for a particular period. Rather than assuming either way, it is worth checking your company's position directly with HMRC or with an accountant who can review your specific circumstances.

What information is needed to prepare dormant company accounts?

Typically, we need your company name and number, the accounting period covered, the date the company was incorporated, details of the directors and registered office as held at Companies House, and confirmation of the company's activity — or lack of it — during the period. It also helps to know about anything that might affect dormant status, such as bank interest, bank charges, or any other transactions that have passed through the company's accounts. The more complete and accurate the information you provide, the smoother the preparation and filing process tends to be.

Can a dormant company have bank charges or similar transactions?

It can, but these transactions matter. Bank charges, interest received, or other small movements through the company's bank account may affect whether the company genuinely qualifies as dormant for Companies House purposes for that period. A handful of transactions does not automatically mean the company cannot file dormant accounts, but the position needs to be reviewed based on what actually happened. If you are unsure how a particular transaction affects your dormant status, it is better to raise it before the accounts are prepared.

Let Us Take Care of Your Dormant Company Accounts Filing

Many directors of inactive companies in Ely are left wondering whether accounts are still required now that trading has stopped, and it is easy to let a dormant company filing slip down the to-do list while more pressing matters take over. Micro Entity Accounts can help remove that uncertainty by preparing dormant company accounts suited to your company’s circumstances, supporting you with the Companies House filing itself, and helping keep your confirmation statement and other annual obligations organised alongside it. With clear, transparent pricing and support from people who deal with dormant companies every day, you can keep your records in good order and get back to the things that matter, confident that your annual filing requirements are in hand.