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Dormant Company Accounts Filing in Totton Southampton

If your company has stopped trading or never started, Dormant Company Accounts Filing in Totton Southampton can take the guesswork out of your annual Companies House obligations. Professional support helps you work out whether your company is dormant for Companies House purposes, prepare the appropriate dormant company accounts for the relevant period, and submit them through the correct filing route where filing is required. It also keeps your records consistent, so the figures and statements in your dormant accounts line up with what Companies House already holds. Just as importantly, dormant status does not automatically remove your filing responsibilities: a dormant limited company can still be expected to file annual accounts and a confirmation statement each year unless it has been formally dissolved or a specific rule applies. Good Dormant Company Accounts Filing makes those obligations easier to manage, reduces the risk of avoidable errors, and gives directors in Totton Southampton a clear view of what is due, what has been filed, and what still needs attention.

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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, which usually means it has had no significant accounting transactions during the financial period in question. That is not simply a case of the business having had a quiet year or no sales — there are rules about what counts as a significant accounting transaction, and certain entries such as some bank charges, interest or bookkeeping adjustments can affect whether the dormant filing route is appropriate. The requirements also depend on the company’s specific circumstances and the Companies House rules that apply to it at the time, which is why it is worth confirming the position before you assume a particular form or filing route will fit. It is equally important to understand that Companies House dormancy and HMRC Corporation Tax dormancy are two separate concepts. A company may be dormant for one purpose and not the other, and filing dormant accounts with Companies House does not in itself notify HMRC of dormancy or settle any Corporation Tax obligations. If you are unsure whether your company qualifies, or whether a Corporation Tax Return, VAT Return or payroll filing is also due, that should be checked separately from the accounts filing. And remember that a company can remain registered and dormant while still having annual filing responsibilities, including dormant company accounts and a confirmation statement — dormant status is not a blanket 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 financial period in question. They typically reflect a company with no significant accounting transactions, so instead of a full profit and loss account you would normally see a simple balance sheet together with the required notes and statements. The exact content depends on the company's circumstances and the applicable Companies House rules, so it is worth confirming what your company needs before preparing anything.

What makes a company dormant for Companies House purposes?

Broadly, a company is dormant for Companies House purposes when it has had no significant accounting transactions during the period. A quiet trading year is not the same thing as dormancy, because the test looks at whether any transactions of the relevant type took place rather than simply whether the company made a profit. Some entries can affect the position, so the safest approach is to review the company's activity — bank transactions, invoices, expenses and any other movements — before deciding that a dormant filing route applies.

Does a dormant company need to file annual accounts?

Yes, in most cases. A company that is dormant for Companies House purposes will usually still have an annual accounts filing obligation, even if little or nothing has happened in the business. Being dormant does not automatically mean the company has no filing responsibilities. The only time this changes is where the company has been formally dissolved or another specific rule applies to that company's situation, so it is worth checking your position each year rather than assuming nothing is due.

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 on its confirmation date. The confirmation statement confirms that the information Companies House holds about the company — such as directors, registered office and share capital — is correct as at that date. It is not the same as filing accounts, and filing one does not satisfy the other, so both can fall due in the same year.

Are dormant company accounts different from normal company accounts?

They are, because they are designed for a company that has not had significant accounting transactions. A trading company prepares accounts including a profit and loss account and fuller disclosures, whereas dormant accounts are generally much shorter. That said, dormant companies do not all use the same form or filing route — the correct approach depends on the company's circumstances and the rules that apply to it, which is one of the main reasons directors ask for help with Dormant Company Accounts Filing.

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

No. Companies House dormancy and HMRC Corporation Tax dormancy are separate concepts and are assessed differently, so a company can be dormant for one purpose and not for the other. Filing dormant accounts with Companies House does not automatically notify HMRC that your company is dormant, and it does not remove or settle any Corporation Tax obligations you may have. If you think your company may also be dormant for Corporation Tax purposes, that position should be confirmed with HMRC separately.

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

A Corporation Tax Return (CT600) is a separate HMRC obligation from your Companies House accounts filing, so it depends on your company's circumstances rather than on the fact that it is dormant at Companies House. Some dormant companies are not required to file a return, while others are asked to submit one or need to notify HMRC of their position. Because this is an HMRC matter rather than a Companies House one, it is worth checking your individual situation directly with HMRC.

Can an accountant prepare and file dormant company accounts for me?

Yes. An accountant can review your company's transactions, confirm whether the dormant accounts filing route is appropriate, prepare the accounts in the required format and submit the filing to Companies House for you. They can also help with related tasks such as preparing your confirmation statement and keeping your company records consistent. That is particularly useful if you are unsure whether a bank charge, interest entry or other transaction affects your dormant status.

Keep Your Dormant Company Filing in Order with Expert Help

Running a dormant company can feel strangely confusing — the business is quiet, yet letters from Companies House keep arriving and you are never quite sure whether accounts and a confirmation statement are still expected. Micro Entity Accounts helps directors in Totton Southampton cut through that uncertainty with straightforward dormant company accounts preparation and Companies House filing, along with confirmation statement support so your annual obligations stay organised and your records remain consistent. You get clear, transparent pricing, plain-English explanations of what is due and why, and a team that deals with dormant and low-activity companies every day. If you would rather spend your time on the things that matter and leave the Dormant Company Accounts Filing to someone who does it properly, we are ready to help.