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Dormant Company Accounts Filing in Redruth — Clear, Reliable Support for Dormant Limited Companies

If your limited company has stopped trading or has never really started, Dormant Company Accounts Filing keeps its annual accounts obligations on track. Our Redruth-based service helps directors of dormant companies understand what needs to be prepared, and then prepares and files the appropriate annual accounts with Companies House where the company qualifies as dormant for Companies House purposes. Just as importantly, we make sure you know what is still outstanding: being dormant does not automatically remove the requirement to file accounts or a confirmation statement, and dormant status at Companies House does not by itself settle Corporation Tax obligations with HMRC. Professional support means fewer surprises, a clearer picture of your filing position, and the peace of mind that your dormant company filing is being handled deliberately rather than left to drift.

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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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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.

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 Dormant Company Accounts Filing May Apply — and Why the Definition Matters

Dormant company accounts are generally relevant where a company is dormant for Companies House purposes — broadly, where it has had no significant accounting transactions during the financial period in question, subject to the applicable Companies House rules. A significant accounting transaction is one that the company would normally need to record in its accounting records, so even small movements in a company bank account, certain fees, or other entries can affect whether the dormant definition is met. That is why it is worth confirming your position before assuming dormant company accounts are the right route: where transactions have taken place, different accounts may be required, and a company cannot simply decide to treat itself as dormant because it has not traded. It is also important to keep two separate concepts apart. Being dormant for Companies House purposes is not the same as being dormant for Corporation Tax purposes with HMRC, and filing dormant accounts with Companies House does not automatically notify HMRC of anything or remove any Corporation Tax obligations. A company can remain registered and dormant for Companies House purposes while still having annual filing responsibilities, including annual accounts and a confirmation statement, unless it has been formally dissolved or another specific rule applies. Dormant Company Accounts Filing in Redruth is therefore about getting the detail right for your company’s circumstances, not applying a one-size-fits-all form.

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 the annual accounts a company files at Companies House for a financial period in which it has been dormant for Companies House purposes. In simple terms, they are a reduced set of accounts that reflect the company's position as an inactive entity. They are not the same as a set of full trading accounts, and they are not the same as a Corporation Tax Return or a confirmation statement — these are separate filings with different purposes.

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 relevant accounting period. A significant accounting transaction is one the company should enter in its accounting records. This means that certain activity, such as bank charges, fees, or other entries, can affect whether the dormant definition is met. The exact position depends on your company's circumstances and the applicable Companies House rules, so it is worth checking before accounts are prepared rather than assuming.

Does a dormant company still need to file annual accounts?

In most cases, yes. A company that is dormant for Companies House purposes generally still has annual accounts obligations and needs to file accounts unless it has been formally dissolved or another specific rule applies. Dormant status is not an exemption from all company filing requirements, and it is not a reason to stop filing. If you are unsure whether your company qualifies to file dormant accounts or needs a different approach, the starting point is confirming your dormancy position for the period in question.

Does a dormant company need to file a confirmation statement?

A confirmation statement is a separate Companies House filing from the annual accounts, and it is normally required each year even where the company is dormant. It confirms that the information Companies House holds about the company — such as directors, registered office address, and people with significant control — is correct as at the confirmation date. Filing dormant company accounts does not replace the confirmation statement, and filing a confirmation statement does not replace the accounts.

Are dormant company accounts different from normal company accounts?

Yes. The accounts prepared for a dormant company differ from those prepared for a company that has been actively trading, because the accounting requirements that apply depend on the company's circumstances. A dormant company typically has fewer transactions to report, so the accounts are usually more straightforward, but the correct format and filing route still depend on the applicable rules and on whether the company genuinely met the dormant definition for that period. It is not safe to assume every dormant company uses the same form or filing route.

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

No — these are two separate concepts with two separate bodies. A company can be dormant for Companies House purposes but not dormant for Corporation Tax purposes with HMRC, or vice versa. Filing dormant accounts at Companies House does not automatically tell HMRC that your company is dormant, and it does not automatically end any Corporation Tax obligations. If you think your company may also be dormant for Corporation Tax purposes, that needs to be considered separately, and HMRC should be notified through the appropriate route where relevant.

What information is needed to prepare dormant company accounts?

As a starting point, we would normally need your company name and registration number, the accounting period being reported on, details of the company's shareholders and share capital where relevant, and confirmation of the company's position during that period — including whether any transactions took place. It also helps to know your Companies House filing dates and whether a confirmation statement is due. If you are unsure what applies to your company, we can talk it through and identify what is needed for your particular situation.

Can an accountant prepare and file dormant company accounts?

Yes. Many directors of dormant companies prefer to hand the preparation and filing over to an accountant, particularly where they are unsure whether their company still qualifies as dormant or whether other filings are also due. An accountant can prepare the accounts, submit them to Companies House where appropriate, and help keep track of related obligations such as the confirmation statement. It is worth remembering that accounts filing and confirmation statement filing are separate tasks, and that Corporation Tax obligations with HMRC sit outside the Companies House process.

Let Us Handle Your Dormant Company Accounts Filing in Redruth

Running an inactive company can feel oddly stressful — the phone stops ringing, but the annual filing dates keep coming around, and it is easy to lose track of what is still required and what is not. If you are not sure whether your company still needs accounts, or whether a confirmation statement is also due, Micro Entity Accounts can help. We prepare dormant company accounts for companies that qualify, file them with Companies House where appropriate, and offer support with the separate confirmation statement so your records and your filing position stay tidy. You get clear, transparent pricing, straightforward communication, and a team that deals with dormant limited company accounts as part of everyday work rather than as an afterthought. Tell us about your company and your last filed accounts, and we will take it from there.