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Dormant Company Accounts Filing in Tansley

If your company has stopped trading or has never really got going, Dormant Company Accounts Filing can help you keep on top of the annual accounts that Companies House still expects to receive. Being dormant does not switch off your filing responsibilities: 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 situation. Professional support with Dormant Company Accounts Filing in Tansley means someone checks your circumstances, confirms whether the dormant accounts route is appropriate for your company, prepares the accounts in line with the applicable Companies House rules, and files them so your records stay accurate and up to date. It also gives you a clear picture of what is still required of you and what falls outside dormant accounts altogether, such as confirmation statements and any separate HMRC obligations. If you are unsure whether your company qualifies as dormant at Companies House, or whether it is also dormant for Corporation Tax purposes, that is exactly the kind of question worth sorting out before the filing deadline rather than after it.

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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 You Can 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 financial period, subject to the rules that apply to that company. A dormant company can stay registered at Companies House and still be required to file annual accounts and a confirmation statement, so dormancy is not an exemption from all company filing requirements — it simply changes the type of accounts that may be appropriate. It is important not to assume that a company can treat itself as dormant simply because it has not traded. Whether the dormant accounts route is right for you depends on your company’s circumstances, the transactions that have actually gone through the books, and the applicable Companies House rules, and the accounts and filing requirements can differ from those of a company that is actively trading. It is equally important to understand that dormancy for Companies House purposes and dormancy for Corporation Tax purposes with HMRC are separate concepts. A company may be dormant for one purpose and not automatically for the other, and filing dormant accounts with Companies House does not by itself notify HMRC of dormancy or settle any Corporation Tax obligations. Companies House accounts, confirmation statements and Corporation Tax Returns are distinct filings with distinct requirements, and a company can have obligations under more than one of them at the same time. Because the position varies from company to company, the safest approach is to review your own circumstances, confirm which filings apply, and prepare the appropriate dormant accounts for the period in question.

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 prepared for a company that is dormant for Companies House purposes — in broad terms, a company with no significant accounting transactions during the relevant period. They are a simplified form of annual accounts rather than a separate exemption from filing, and the exact content and format depend on your company's circumstances and the applicable Companies House rules. Preparing dormant accounts does not deal with your confirmation statement or with any HMRC obligations, which are handled separately.

What makes a company dormant for Companies House?

For Companies House purposes, a company is generally treated as dormant where it has had no significant accounting transactions during the accounting period in question. A company does not become dormant at Companies House simply because its director decides it has stopped trading, and a company cannot usually choose to treat itself as dormant if transactions have taken place. Whether your company qualifies depends on what has actually gone through the books during the period, so it is worth checking your specific circumstances before deciding how to file.

Does a dormant company need to file annual accounts?

In most cases, yes. A company that is dormant for Companies House purposes generally still has to file annual accounts for each financial period, unless it has been formally dissolved or a specific rule applies to it. Dormant status changes the type of accounts that may be appropriate; it does not remove the filing requirement altogether. It is also worth remembering that not every dormant company can use the same form or filing route, so the correct approach depends on your company's own position.

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 generally still need to file one. It confirms that the information Companies House holds about your company — such as the directors, registered office and share structure — is up to date. Filing dormant accounts does not satisfy the confirmation statement requirement, and filing a confirmation statement does not satisfy the accounts requirement. They are two different obligations with two different purposes.

Are dormant company accounts different from normal company accounts?

Yes, they are generally simpler. An actively trading company usually prepares accounts that report on its trading activity, whereas a company that is dormant for Companies House purposes typically has little or no activity to report, so the accounts and the requirements around them can look quite different. That said, dormant accounts are not a single universal format that suits every dormant company. The right approach depends on your company's circumstances and the applicable Companies House rules, which is why it is worth having someone confirm which route applies to you.

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

No, they are separate concepts with separate rules. A company can be dormant for Companies House purposes but not automatically dormant for Corporation Tax purposes with HMRC, and the reverse can also happen. Filing dormant accounts with Companies House does not notify HMRC of anything and does not automatically bring Corporation Tax obligations to an end. If you want to understand your position for Corporation Tax, that needs to be looked at separately, ideally with advice specific to your company.

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

It may do, depending on its circumstances. A Corporation Tax Return (CT600) is an HMRC obligation and is entirely separate from your Companies House accounts filing. Dormancy at Companies House does not automatically mean you can stop filing a Corporation Tax Return, and it does not automatically mean HMRC has accepted that your company is dormant for tax purposes. Because the answer depends on your company's specific situation and any correspondence from HMRC, this is something to confirm directly rather than assume.

What information is needed to prepare dormant company accounts?

Typically we would need your company details, the accounting period being reported on, confirmation of whether any transactions have taken place during that period, and details of your company's position at the period end. Information about bank activity, any charges or payments that have gone through the accounts, and any changes to the company's officers or structure can all be relevant to deciding how the accounts should be prepared. If something has happened that you are unsure about, mention it — it is much easier to deal with before the accounts are prepared than afterwards.

Keep Your Dormant Company Accounts Filing in Tansley Stress-Free

Running a company that is not trading can feel strangely harder than running one that is, because it is easy to lose track of what still has to be filed. Directors often worry that dormant means nothing is due, only to discover later that annual accounts or a confirmation statement still needed attention. Micro Entity Accounts can take that uncertainty off your hands with dormant company accounts preparation and Companies House filing, plus confirmation statement support where you need it, so the paperwork is handled and your records stay in order. You will get clear, fixed-fee style pricing and straightforward communication from people who deal with dormant company filings regularly, and a simple way to get the current period sorted.