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Dormant Company Accounts Filing in Carmarthen

If your company has been sitting quietly with little or no trading activity, professional Dormant Company Accounts Filing can help you prepare and submit the appropriate annual accounts to Companies House where they are required. Working with directors across Carmarthen, we look at your company’s circumstances, prepare the dormant company accounts and supporting information needed, and take care of the Companies House filing side so that your annual obligations stay organised rather than being left until the last minute. It is worth being clear from the outset that dormant status does not remove a company’s filing responsibilities. A company that is dormant for Companies House purposes will generally still need to file annual accounts and a confirmation statement unless it has been formally dissolved or a specific rule applies to its situation. Keeping on top of dormant company filing obligations helps ensure your records are consistent, your registered details are up to date, and you are not caught out by an annual filing you assumed was no longer necessary.

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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 a Company Prepare and File Dormant Accounts?

Dormant company accounts are generally relevant where a company is dormant for Companies House purposes, which broadly means it has had no significant accounting transactions during the relevant accounting period. Whether a particular transaction counts as significant depends on the rules and on the company’s own circumstances, so it is worth establishing the position properly before assuming the company qualifies. A company cannot simply decide to treat itself as dormant because it has not been actively trading, and a quiet year does not automatically mean the company is dormant for Companies House or for HMRC. It is also important to understand that dormancy for Companies House purposes and dormancy for Corporation Tax purposes are separate concepts. Being dormant for Companies House does not automatically mean the company is dormant for HMRC, and filing dormant company accounts with Companies House does not by itself notify HMRC of anything or settle any Corporation Tax obligations the company may have. Likewise, a company can remain registered and dormant while still carrying annual filing responsibilities, including dormant accounts and a confirmation statement. Dormant status is not an exemption from all company filing requirements, and the accounts and filing route that apply will depend on the company’s circumstances and the applicable Companies House rules rather than a single universal 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 prepared for a company that has been dormant for Companies House purposes during the relevant accounting period. Rather than showing trading income and expenses, they typically present a simple position, such as a balance sheet reflecting the company's limited activity, together with the notes and disclosures required in the circumstances. The exact content and the filing route depend on the company's situation and the applicable Companies House rules, so dormant companies do not all prepare their accounts in exactly the same way.

What makes a company dormant for Companies House?

For Companies House purposes, a company is generally treated as dormant where it has no significant accounting transactions during the accounting period. A small number of permitted transactions, such as money paid for shares on incorporation or a Companies House filing fee, do not normally take a company out of dormancy on their own. The rules come with detail and grey areas, and a single transaction can change the picture, so it is sensible to review what has actually gone through the company's records before deciding that dormant accounts are the right approach.

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 will still generally have an annual accounts filing obligation unless it has been formally dissolved or a specific rule applies to its circumstances. Being dormant does not remove the requirement to file annual accounts, and simply not filing because there was no trading activity is not a safe assumption. The type of accounts a dormant company needs to prepare depends on its own position and the applicable Companies House rules.

Does a dormant company need to file a confirmation statement?

Yes, in the usual case. A confirmation statement is a separate Companies House filing from the annual accounts, and it confirms that the information held about the company, such as its registered office, directors and shareholders, is correct as at the confirmation date. It is not the same thing as dormant company accounts and it does not replace them. A dormant company will generally need to keep both its accounts filing and its confirmation statement up to date unless it has been formally dissolved or a specific rule applies.

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

No. These are two separate concepts administered by two different bodies. A company may be dormant for Companies House purposes but not for HMRC, or the other way round, depending on its activity and circumstances. Filing dormant company accounts with Companies House does not automatically notify HMRC of dormancy, and it does not by itself remove any Corporation Tax obligations the company may have. Where a company believes it is dormant for Corporation Tax purposes, that position should be considered and, where applicable, agreed with HMRC separately.

Can a dormant company have bank charges or other transactions in its accounts?

It can, and this is one of the most common reasons a company's dormant status is not as clear-cut as it first appears. Bank charges, interest, or a one-off payment can affect whether the company still meets the dormancy conditions, and the treatment depends on what the transaction was and the rules that apply. Because of this, it is best to review the company's bank statements and records for the whole accounting period rather than relying on memory before dormant accounts are prepared.

What information is needed to prepare dormant company accounts?

We normally need details of the company, the accounting period being covered, the previous year's accounts where available, and a clear picture of the activity, or lack of it, during the period, including bank statements and any transactions that did take place. Confirmation of the company's registered details and its position with HMRC is also helpful. You do not have to prepare the accounts yourself, an accountant can prepare and file dormant company accounts on the company's behalf using the information you provide.

What happens if dormant company accounts are filed late?

If the filing deadline passes, Companies House may apply a late filing penalty, and the amount and outcome depend on the company's circumstances and the period of delay. Filing dormant accounts late does not remove the obligation to file them, and a late filing can affect the company's filing history and its standing at Companies House. The practical answer is to deal with the accounts as early as possible in the filing window, and if you are already late, to get the position reviewed quickly rather than waiting further.

Let Us Take Care of Your Dormant Company Accounts Filing in Carmarthen

One of the most common worries we hear from directors is simply not knowing whether accounts are still required once a company stops trading, and whether anything needs to go to Companies House this year. Micro Entity Accounts can take that uncertainty off your hands with dormant company accounts preparation and Companies House filing, plus support with your confirmation statement when it falls due. You will get clear, transparent pricing, straightforward communication, and a team that understands the difference between dormant company accounts filing and the other obligations a company may still have. Tell us about your company and we will help you work out the right next step for its annual filing.