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Dormant Company Accounts Filing in Canterbury

If your company has stopped trading or has never really got going, Dormant Company Accounts Filing in Canterbury can take the guesswork out of your annual Companies House requirements. Professional support helps you establish whether your company is dormant for Companies House purposes, prepare the appropriate annual accounts for your circumstances, and submit them through the correct filing route. It also helps you keep on top of the separate obligations that continue to apply to a registered company, including the annual confirmation statement. Being dormant does not automatically remove your filing responsibilities, and a company that is dormant at Companies House may still be within the Corporation Tax system at HMRC. Good dormant company accounts filing support means accurate accounts, a clear understanding of what is due and when, and a record of your filings that stands up to scrutiny — whether your company is simply paused, genuinely inactive, or being wound down.

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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 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. What counts as significant is not always obvious — certain transactions, such as those relating to the company’s own shares or the payment of fees, sit outside the ordinary trading picture, which is why the specific rules and the company’s own circumstances matter. Filing the wrong type of accounts, or assuming dormancy when the company does not actually qualify, can create problems further down the line, so it is worth confirming your position before you file. It is also important to understand that dormancy for Companies House and dormancy for Corporation Tax purposes are two separate concepts. A company can be dormant for one and not automatically for the other, and filing dormant accounts with Companies House does not by itself tell HMRC anything or settle any Corporation Tax obligations you may have. Equally, a dormant company can remain registered for years and still carry annual filing responsibilities, including dormant company accounts where required and a confirmation statement. Dormant status is not a blanket exemption from company filing requirements, and the accounts and filing requirements depend on your company’s circumstances and the applicable Companies House rules — so the right route for one dormant limited company is not always the right route for another.

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 where it has been dormant for Companies House purposes during the accounting period. In practice, they are a simpler set of accounts than those produced by a trading company, because there is limited or no financial activity to report. They are not a way of switching off your company's filing obligations. A dormant company can still be required to file annual accounts and a confirmation statement, and the exact format and contents depend on the company's circumstances and the applicable Companies House rules.

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 accounting period. That is a narrower test than simply not trading in the everyday sense. Some transactions are disregarded for this purpose, while others can take a company outside dormancy for the period. Because the position depends on what actually happened in your company's accounts during that specific period, it is sensible to review the year's activity — including anything that passed through the bank account — before deciding whether dormant accounts are the right filing.

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 needs to file annual accounts for each relevant accounting period, along with a confirmation statement, unless the company has been formally dissolved or another specific rule applies. Dormancy changes the type of accounts you file rather than removing the obligation to file. For that reason, dormant company accounts filing is best treated as a recurring annual task with a date attached, not something you can leave until a later year catches up with you.

Does a dormant company need to file a confirmation statement?

The confirmation statement is a separate filing from your dormant company accounts. It confirms that the information Companies House holds about your company — such as the registered office address, directors, shareholders and share capital — is still correct, and it is required on an annual basis for a registered company. Submitting dormant accounts does not replace it, and submitting a confirmation statement does not replace the accounts. Many dormant companies need both, which is why it helps to keep the two clearly separated in your annual filing routine.

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

No. They are two different concepts with different tests and different authorities. A company can be dormant for Companies House purposes while still being within the Corporation Tax system with HMRC, and the reverse can also happen. Filing dormant accounts with Companies House does not automatically notify HMRC of dormancy, and it does not remove or settle any Corporation Tax obligations your company may have. If you are unsure how your company is treated for tax purposes, it is worth reviewing your position with HMRC separately from your Companies House filings.

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

That depends on the company's circumstances and on what HMRC has asked for. A Corporation Tax Return (CT600) is a separate HMRC obligation from dormant company accounts filing, and the two are not interchangeable. Companies House dormancy does not automatically mean HMRC treats the company as dormant, and it does not automatically bring Corporation Tax obligations to an end. If you have received a notice to file, or you are unsure whether one is expected, this is a matter to check directly with HMRC rather than assuming your Companies House filing covers it.

What information is needed to prepare dormant company accounts?

Typically we need your company name, registered number, accounting period dates, registered office details, and the company's basic statutory information such as directors and share details. It also helps to know what, if anything, moved through the company during the period — bank interest, charges, transfers between accounts or similar — because those details determine whether the company still qualifies as dormant for Companies House purposes. Providing clear information up front makes preparation and filing more straightforward and reduces the risk of having to revisit the accounts.

Can a dormant company have bank charges or other transactions?

Yes, and this is one of the most common points of confusion. A dormant company can still have a bank account, and small items such as bank charges or interest can appear. Whether those transactions affect your dormant status for Companies House purposes depends on the nature of the transaction and the applicable rules, so it is not safe to assume that any movement means the company is no longer dormant — or that no movement at all means the filing route is straightforward. Reviewing the period's transactions properly before filing is the reliable approach.

Let Micro Entity Accounts Handle Your Dormant Company Accounts Filing in Canterbury

If your company has gone quiet, the hardest part is often not the filing itself but working out whether anything is still due. Directors of dormant companies regularly ask whether accounts are still required, whether the confirmation statement is separate, and what happens if a year has slipped by unnoticed. Micro Entity Accounts can take that uncertainty off your desk with dormant company accounts preparation and Companies House filing, plus confirmation statement support so your annual obligations are dealt with together rather than chased separately. You get clear, transparent pricing, plain-English explanations and a straightforward process built around inactive and low-activity companies in Canterbury and across the UK. Whether your company has never traded or has simply paused, it is worth confirming your position today so your records stay accurate and your filings stay organised.