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Dormant Company Accounts Filing in Claudy

If your company has stopped trading or never began, professional Dormant Company Accounts Filing in Claudy helps you prepare and submit the appropriate annual accounts to Companies House where required. Dormant status does not automatically remove your filing obligations, so keeping your dormant company filing up to date matters — a dormant company that remains registered will generally still need to file annual accounts and a confirmation statement unless it has been formally dissolved or a specific rule applies. Our team can review your circumstances, confirm whether dormant company accounts are appropriate for your company, and prepare accounts that reflect your position accurately, while keeping the distinction clear between Companies House dormancy and HMRC Corporation Tax dormancy so nothing is overlooked.

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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 a Company May Be Able to File Dormant Accounts with Companies House

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 period, subject to the applicable rules and the company’s own circumstances. It is important to understand that dormancy for Companies House is a separate concept from dormancy for Corporation Tax purposes with HMRC: a company may be dormant for one purpose but not automatically for the other, and filing dormant accounts with Companies House does not notify HMRC of anything on its own. A company cannot simply treat itself as dormant because it has not traded — the correct position depends on the transactions that have actually passed through the company and on the applicable filing rules. Equally, a company can remain registered and dormant while still carrying annual filing responsibilities, including dormant accounts and a separate confirmation statement. Because the form and filing route that apply can differ from one company to another, the right starting point is a straightforward review of your company’s activity, its Companies House record and its HMRC position before anything is submitted.

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 the accounting period. In broad terms, this means the company had no significant accounting transactions during that period. The accounts are prepared and filed in line with the applicable Companies House requirements for dormant companies, which can differ from the accounts an actively trading company would file. Whether dormant accounts are the right route for your company depends on its actual circumstances and activity.

What makes a company dormant for Companies House?

For Companies House purposes, a company is generally treated as dormant when it has no significant accounting transactions during the accounting period. Certain transactions do not normally count as significant for this purpose, but the detail matters and each company's position should be checked rather than assumed. Because dormancy for Companies House is judged on the company's transactions rather than on what the directors intend, it is worth reviewing the period carefully before deciding how to file.

Does a dormant company still need to file annual accounts?

In most cases, yes. A company that is dormant for Companies House purposes and remains registered will generally still need to file annual accounts for each accounting period, along with a confirmation statement, unless it has been formally dissolved or a specific rule applies. Dormant status is not a blanket exemption from company filing obligations, so it is important to keep track of your deadlines even when there has been no trading activity.

Does a dormant company need to file a confirmation statement?

A confirmation statement is a separate Companies House filing from dormant company accounts, and it is normally required even where the company is dormant. It confirms that the information Companies House holds about the company — such as the registered office, directors and shareholders — is up to date. Dormant accounts and the confirmation statement serve different purposes and are filed separately, so one does not replace the other.

Are dormant company accounts different from normal company accounts?

Yes. The accounts a dormant company prepares are generally simpler than those of a trading company, because there are no significant transactions to report. The exact content and filing route depend on the company's circumstances and the applicable Companies House rules, so the requirements are not identical for every dormant company. It is also worth remembering that a dormant company may have different accounting requirements from an active trading company, and not every dormant company can use the same form or filing route.

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

No — these are two separate concepts. A company can be dormant for Companies House purposes and not dormant for Corporation Tax purposes with HMRC, or the other way around. Filing dormant accounts with Companies House does not automatically notify HMRC that your company is dormant, and it does not by itself change your Corporation Tax position. If you are unsure how your company stands with HMRC, that should be looked at separately from the Companies House filing.

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

A Corporation Tax Return (CT600) is a separate HMRC obligation, not a Companies House one. Whether your company needs to file one depends on its circumstances and its position with HMRC — it is not determined automatically by being dormant at Companies House. Directors should confirm the company's Corporation Tax status directly with HMRC or with an adviser rather than assuming that dormant accounts filed at Companies House settle the matter.

What information is needed to prepare dormant company accounts?

As a starting point, it helps to have your company registration details, the accounting period being filed, the company's authentication code for Companies House, and a clear picture of any transactions that passed through the company during the period — including bank interest, charges or similar items. Details of the directors and the company's registered information may also be relevant. Because requirements vary, providing a full picture of the period allows the correct filing route to be confirmed before anything is submitted.

Keep Your Claudy Dormant Company Filing in Order

Directors of inactive companies often find themselves unsure whether annual accounts are still due, or worried that a missed Companies House filing will cause problems later — especially when the company is not trading and nothing seems to be happening. Micro Entity Accounts can help with dormant company accounts preparation and Companies House filing, along with confirmation statement support, so your annual obligations are handled carefully and on time. We take the time to understand your company’s circumstances, keep the distinction between Companies House and HMRC requirements clear, and keep your filing records organised. When you are ready to take the weight off your shoulders, our team is here to help you move forward with confidence.