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Dormant Company Accounts Filing in Grangemouth for Dormant Limited Companies

Running a dormant limited company in Grangemouth does not switch off your Companies House filing obligations. Professional Dormant Company Accounts Filing helps you prepare and submit the appropriate annual accounts for a company with no significant accounting transactions, so the figures and disclosures put forward are consistent with dormant status and with the rules that apply to your company. We can also help you keep track of the other annual requirements, such as the confirmation statement, which is a separate Companies House filing from the accounts themselves. It is worth remembering that dormancy for Companies House purposes is not the same as dormancy for Corporation Tax purposes, and filing dormant accounts does not automatically notify HMRC or remove any Corporation Tax obligations. Our role is to make the annual cycle clearer and calmer, so you know what falls due, what information we need from you, and how your dormant company accounts filing sits alongside everything else the company still has to do.

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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 Accounts for a Grangemouth Company

Broadly speaking, dormant company accounts are relevant where a company has been dormant for Companies House purposes across the whole accounting period, meaning it had no significant accounting transactions during that period apart from certain limited items the rules allow, such as payments to the registrar and specific share-related movements. Dormancy is defined by the applicable Companies House rules, so the first practical step is establishing whether your company genuinely qualifies, rather than assuming it does because trading has stopped, income has dried up, or the bank account has been sitting quiet. A company that has partly traded during the year, or that has had transactions outside the permitted categories, may need a different approach entirely. It is equally important to understand that Companies House dormancy and HMRC Corporation Tax dormancy are separate concepts. A company can be dormant for one purpose and not for the other, so it is entirely possible to prepare dormant accounts for Companies House while HMRC still expects a Corporation Tax Return or correspondence from the company. Filing dormant company accounts with Companies House does not automatically tell HMRC that the company is dormant, and it does not deal with Corporation Tax obligations on your behalf. On top of that, 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 every company filing requirement; it simply changes the type of accounts a company is likely to prepare. Because the correct route depends on your company’s circumstances and the Companies House rules in force at the time, there is no single form or filing method that suits every dormant company, and the requirements should be confirmed for your company specifically.

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 accounting period, generally meaning no significant accounting transactions took place. They are not a tax filing, and they do not replace a confirmation statement. The exact content and format depend on your company's circumstances and the Companies House rules in force at the time, which is why dormant accounts are prepared to suit the company in question rather than being forced into one standard template for everyone.

What makes a company dormant for Companies House?

For Companies House purposes, a company is normally treated as dormant when it has had no significant accounting transactions in the relevant financial period. Certain items are usually disregarded, such as payments to the registrar, and there are specific rules covering share-related matters. Simply not trading, having no income, or leaving a bank account unused does not automatically make a company dormant in the Companies House sense. If your company has had any activity at all during the period, it is worth checking the position carefully before assuming dormant accounts are the right route.

Does a dormant company still need to file annual accounts?

Yes. Dormancy does not remove the annual accounts requirement. 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. The type of accounts submitted may well differ from those of an active trading company, and the filing options available depend on the company's circumstances, so the requirements should be confirmed for your company rather than assumed.

Does a dormant company need to file a confirmation statement?

Usually, yes. A confirmation statement is a separate Companies House filing from dormant company accounts, and it confirms that the information held about the company, including directors, the registered office, shareholders and share capital, remains up to date. It is not an accounts filing and it is not a tax filing. A dormant company can still be required to file one, so dormant company accounts and the confirmation statement are best treated as two distinct annual tasks in your diary rather than one combined exercise.

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

No. These are two separate concepts, with different tests applied by different bodies. Companies House looks at whether the company had significant accounting transactions in the period, while HMRC looks at whether the company is within the charge to Corporation Tax and what Corporation Tax obligations it has. A company can be dormant for Companies House purposes but not for Corporation Tax, or the other way around. Treating one as proof of the other is a common and easily avoidable mistake.

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

It depends on the company's circumstances. Corporation Tax Returns, filed as CT600s, are HMRC obligations and are entirely separate from anything filed at Companies House. Some dormant companies are not required to file a return for a given period, while others are, and HMRC may still issue a notice requiring one. Filing dormant company accounts with Companies House does not notify HMRC of dormancy and does not settle any Corporation Tax position, so if you are unsure where your company stands with HMRC it is worth confirming that separately.

Can a dormant company have bank charges or similar small transactions and still file dormant accounts?

It depends on what the transactions were and whether they fall within the items the rules disregard. Bank charges, for example, are real transactions and can affect whether the company qualifies as dormant for Companies House purposes. Minor activity of this kind is one of the most common reasons a company ends up needing a different approach from straightforward dormant accounts. Reviewing the bank statements and the company's records for the period is a sensible starting point, and the correct treatment should be confirmed against the applicable rules.

What information is needed to prepare dormant company accounts, and can an accountant file them?

Typically you will need the company's basic details, the accounting period and year end, confirmation that there were no significant transactions (or a record of any that did take place), and up-to-date details of directors, shareholders and the registered office. An accountant can prepare and file Dormant Company Accounts Filing on your behalf where the company qualifies, and can also assist with the separate confirmation statement and with keeping company records tidy. They cannot change the underlying rules or guarantee a particular outcome, but they can help make sure the right information is presented in the right place.

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

If you are a director of an inactive or dormant limited company, the annual filing cycle can easily feel like a question with no clear answer: do accounts still apply this year, and what exactly has to go to Companies House? Micro Entity Accounts takes that uncertainty off your desk with straightforward dormant company accounts preparation and Companies House filing support, along with practical help keeping your confirmation statement and company records in order. You deal with people who understand dormant company filing, who ask only for the information genuinely needed, and who explain each step in plain English so you can get on with everything else. When you are ready, our team is here to help you get your dormant company accounts filing organised and up to date.