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Dormant Company Accounts Filing in Thame

If your company has stopped trading or has been sitting quietly with no significant accounting transactions, Dormant Company Accounts Filing in Thame can take the uncertainty out of your annual Companies House requirements. We help directors understand what dormant company accounts are, whether their company meets the dormancy criteria for Companies House purposes, and how to prepare and file the appropriate annual accounts where required. Crucially, dormant status does not automatically remove your filing obligations: a dormant limited company accounts filing is usually still needed each year, and a confirmation statement must also be filed separately. Our role is to keep your dormant company filing obligations organised, accurate and up to date, so you can focus on deciding what happens next for the company rather than chasing deadlines.

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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 Can You Prepare and File Dormant Company Accounts?

Dormant company accounts are generally relevant where your company is dormant for Companies House purposes, which broadly means it has had no significant accounting transactions during the accounting period in question. Certain transactions are usually disregarded when assessing this, but what counts as significant depends on the applicable Companies House rules and your company’s particular circumstances, so it is worth establishing your position before assuming you qualify. It is also important not to confuse the two meanings of dormant: being dormant for Companies House is not the same as being dormant for Corporation Tax with HMRC, and the two are assessed separately. A company can be dormant for one purpose but not automatically for the other, so filing dormant accounts with Companies House does not by itself notify HMRC of dormancy, settle your Corporation Tax position, or remove any Corporation Tax obligations. Equally, dormancy is not an exemption from company filing requirements. A company can stay registered and dormant while still being responsible for filing its annual accounts and its confirmation statement each year, unless it has been formally dissolved or a specific rule applies to its situation. Before preparing anything, we check whether the company genuinely qualifies as dormant for Companies House purposes and which filing route fits its circumstances, because not every dormant company can use the same form or approach.

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 prepared for a company that has been dormant for Companies House purposes during the accounting period, meaning it has had no significant accounting transactions. Because there is no trading activity to report, they are usually much shorter than accounts for an active company, but they still have to meet the format and disclosure requirements that apply to a dormant company and be filed with Companies House where required.

What makes a company dormant for Companies House purposes?

A company is generally treated as dormant for Companies House purposes when it has had no significant accounting transactions in the relevant accounting period. Some transactions are usually ignored when making that assessment, but whether a particular transaction counts depends on the applicable rules and the company's circumstances. It is worth confirming your position rather than assuming dormancy, because the answer affects what you need to prepare and file.

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

In most cases, yes. A company that is dormant for Companies House purposes generally still has to prepare and file annual accounts for each relevant period, unless it has been formally dissolved or a specific rule applies to its situation. Remaining dormant does not switch off Companies House filing obligations, so accounts usually need to be filed even when there has been no trading activity at all.

Does a dormant company need to file a confirmation statement?

Yes, in most cases. A confirmation statement is a separate Companies House filing from your dormant company accounts, and it confirms that the information held on the register, such as directors, shareholders and registered office details, is correct. It normally has to be filed at least once every 12 months even if nothing has changed and even if the company has not traded during that period.

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

No, these are two separate concepts with different criteria. Companies House dormancy relates to having no significant accounting transactions, while dormancy for Corporation Tax purposes is a matter for HMRC and depends on its own conditions. A company may be dormant for one purpose but not automatically for the other, so filing dormant accounts with Companies House does not notify HMRC of dormancy or resolve your Corporation Tax position.

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

Not always, but it depends on your circumstances and on what HMRC has asked you to do. A Corporation Tax Return (CT600) is a separate HMRC obligation from your Companies House accounts, and you may still be required to file one, for example if HMRC has issued a notice to deliver a return or if the company has received income or incurred certain costs. Where the company's position is genuinely dormant for Corporation Tax purposes, HMRC should be informed separately rather than relying on your Companies House filing.

Are dormant company accounts different from normal trading company accounts?

Yes, they are generally simpler than accounts for an actively trading company, because there is little or no trading activity to report and the disclosure requirements are usually lighter. They are not, however, a one-size-fits-all document. The accounts to prepare and the filing route available depend on the company's circumstances and the applicable Companies House rules, so not every dormant company will use the same form or method.

What happens if dormant company accounts are filed late?

If annual accounts are filed after the deadline that applies to the company's accounting reference date, Companies House can treat the late filing as an offence and penalties may follow. Filing late does not make the requirement disappear, and the accounts still have to be submitted. If you are unsure about your deadline or your accounts are already overdue, it is best to get advice promptly so the position can be reviewed.

Keep Your Dormant Company Accounts Filing in Thame on Track

If your company has stopped trading, it is easy to assume that nothing more needs to be sent to Companies House, only to discover later that annual accounts and a confirmation statement were still expected. That uncertainty is one of the most common worries we hear from dormant company directors in Thame. Micro Entity Accounts can handle the practical side of Dormant Company Accounts Filing for you, including preparing dormant company accounts that reflect your company’s position and supporting your Companies House filing and confirmation statement requirements so your records stay in order. You do not need to work out the rules on your own, and you do not need to guess which filing applies to your company. Tell us about your company and we will explain the next step clearly and calmly.