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Dormant Company Accounts Filing in Frome

If your company has never traded, or has stopped trading altogether, professional Dormant Company Accounts Filing in Frome can take the uncertainty out of your annual Companies House submission. We help directors work out whether dormant company accounts are the right route for their circumstances, prepare the appropriate accounts, and file them with Companies House where required, so you have a clear record of what has been submitted and when. It is worth remembering that dormancy does not switch off your filing obligations: a dormant limited company generally still needs to file annual accounts and a confirmation statement each year unless it has been formally dissolved or a specific rule applies. Our aim is to help you understand those obligations, keep your dormant company filing up to date, and avoid the last-minute scramble that catches out so many directors of inactive companies.

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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 a Company Can Prepare and File Dormant Company Accounts

Dormant company accounts are generally relevant where a company is dormant for Companies House purposes, which usually means it has had no significant accounting transactions during the relevant accounting period, subject to the applicable rules. Some transactions are typically disregarded for this test, such as certain fees paid to Companies House, so it is not always as simple as looking at whether money moved in or out of the bank account. What matters is establishing, properly, whether the company actually qualifies as dormant for Companies House before any dormant company accounts filing is prepared, because the accounts and filing requirements depend on the company’s individual circumstances and the current Companies House rules. A dormant company may also have different accounting requirements from an active trading company, and not every dormant company can use the same form or filing route, so it is worth checking rather than assuming. Equally important is understanding that Companies House dormancy and HMRC Corporation Tax dormancy are separate concepts. A company can be dormant for one purpose and not the other, and you cannot simply decide to treat the company as dormant because it has not traded. Filing dormant accounts with Companies House does not automatically sort out your Corporation Tax position with HMRC, and it does not automatically notify HMRC of anything. A company can also stay registered and dormant while still carrying annual filing responsibilities, including dormant accounts and a confirmation statement, so dormant status should never be read as an exemption from every company filing requirement.

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 the accounting period in question, meaning it has had no significant accounting transactions. They are a formal set of accounts, not simply a statement that nothing happened, and the way they are prepared and delivered depends on the company's circumstances and the applicable Companies House rules. Dormant accounts are separate from a confirmation statement, and separate again from any Corporation Tax Return that may be due to HMRC.

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 period. Certain transactions are usually disregarded for this test, and what counts as significant is not always obvious from a bank statement alone. Because the test looks at the company's actual activity across the whole period, it is worth reviewing the accounts and the company's records rather than assuming dormancy simply because no trading took place. If the company has bought, sold, invoiced, paid wages or received income, it may not meet the dormant test.

Does a dormant company still need to file annual accounts?

Yes, in most cases. A company that is dormant for Companies House purposes generally still has to file annual accounts for each accounting period, unless it has been formally dissolved or a specific rule applies to its situation. Being dormant is not the same as being exempt from filing. The form and route used to file can differ depending on the company's circumstances, so it is important to check which applies before submitting anything to Companies House.

Does a dormant company need to file a confirmation statement?

A confirmation statement is a separate Companies House filing from dormant company accounts, and a dormant company will normally still need to file one. It confirms that the information Companies House holds about the company, such as its registered office, directors and shareholders, is correct as at the confirmation date. Filing dormant accounts does not remove the need for a confirmation statement, and filing a confirmation statement does not replace the need for annual accounts.

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

No. These are two separate concepts with two separate sets of rules. A company can be dormant for Companies House purposes but still have Corporation Tax obligations, or be dormant for Corporation Tax purposes while having different Companies House filing requirements. Filing dormant accounts with Companies House does not automatically notify HMRC of dormancy and does not automatically change your Corporation Tax position. If you are unsure where the company stands with HMRC, that needs to be dealt with separately.

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

That depends on the company's position with HMRC rather than its position with Companies House. A Corporation Tax Return (CT600) is a separate HMRC obligation, and whether one is required depends on the company's circumstances and any correspondence from HMRC. A company that has not traded may still be asked to submit a return, or may need to tell HMRC that it is dormant for Corporation Tax purposes. Because this sits outside the Companies House filing process, it is worth checking rather than assuming that no return is needed.

What information is needed to prepare dormant company accounts?

At a minimum, we usually need the company's registered details, the accounting period in question, and enough information about the company's activity during that period to establish whether it meets the dormant test. That might include bank statements, any payments made or received, details of any changes to the company's officers or share capital, and confirmation of the company's accounting reference date. The exact information required varies from company to company, so we will tell you precisely what is needed once we understand your circumstances.

Can a dormant company have bank charges or other transactions and still be dormant?

It can, in some circumstances. Certain transactions, including some fees and charges, are typically disregarded when assessing dormancy, which is why a company is not automatically disqualified just because a small amount has moved through its bank account. However, this is not a blanket rule and it depends on what the transactions were and the applicable Companies House requirements. If the company has had any activity, it is best to have the records reviewed so the right filing route can be identified.

Let Us Take Care of Your Dormant Company Accounts Filing in Frome

Many directors of inactive companies are caught out simply because they are not sure whether accounts are still required, or when the next Companies House deadline falls. At Micro Entity Accounts, we help take that worry off your desk. We can prepare your dormant company accounts, handle the Companies House filing, and support you with your confirmation statement so your annual obligations for an inactive company stay organised and clearly documented. You get straightforward, professional support and clear, transparent pricing, with someone on hand to answer the questions that dormant company directors ask most often. Get in touch with our team to talk through your company’s position and find out how we can help.