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Dormant Company Accounts Filing in Teignmouth

If your limited company is based in Teignmouth and has stopped trading, or has never really started, Dormant Company Accounts Filing may still be part of your annual routine. A company can be dormant for Companies House purposes and still be registered, still appear on the register, and still have filing obligations. Professional Dormant Company Accounts Filing helps you prepare the appropriate annual accounts for your circumstances and file them with Companies House where required, so your records stay accurate and your filing position is properly understood. It is important to be clear that dormant status does not automatically remove the need to file annual accounts or a confirmation statement — a dormant company generally still has to keep both up to date unless it has been formally dissolved or a specific rule applies. Good dormant company filing support means someone reviews your accounting period, confirms whether the dormant accounts route is suitable, prepares the figures correctly, and keeps your Companies House information consistent from year to year. That is far calmer than trying to work it out alone each time your accounts become due.

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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 and has had no significant accounting transactions during the relevant accounting period, subject to the applicable Companies House rules. In practice, that usually means the company has not been actively trading, has not been buying or selling goods or services, and has not been receiving income, although certain transactions — such as fees paid to Companies House or money received for shares — are typically disregarded when deciding whether a period counts as dormant. The first step in Dormant Company Accounts Filing is therefore establishing whether your company genuinely qualifies as dormant for Companies House purposes, rather than assuming it does simply because nothing much has happened. It is equally important to understand that Companies House dormancy and HMRC Corporation Tax dormancy are separate concepts. A company may be dormant for one purpose and not the other, and filing dormant accounts with Companies House does not automatically notify HMRC of anything or settle any Corporation Tax position. A company can also remain registered and dormant while still having annual filing responsibilities, including dormant accounts and a confirmation statement, so dormant status should never be treated as an exemption from all company filing requirements. The accounts and the filing route that apply depend on your company’s own circumstances and the rules in force for that period, which is why it is worth checking your position before each set of accounts is prepared.

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 prepared for a company that is dormant for Companies House purposes. They typically reflect a very limited position — often a simple balance sheet with little or no movement — rather than the trading activity you would see in an active company's accounts. They are filed at Companies House as the company's annual accounts for that period, and the content that is required depends on the company's circumstances and the rules that apply to that accounting period.

What makes a company dormant for Companies House purposes?

A company is generally treated as dormant for Companies House purposes when it has had no significant accounting transactions during the accounting period in question. Certain transactions, such as fees paid to Companies House and money received for shares, are normally disregarded for this purpose. It is not simply a matter of the director deciding the company feels inactive — the accounting records for the period are what determine whether the dormant position is appropriate, and that assessment should be made for each accounting period separately.

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 has to file annual accounts, even though those accounts may be limited in content. The obligation continues until the company is formally dissolved or another specific rule applies, so dormancy should not be read as a blanket exemption from accounts filing. This is one of the main reasons directors in Teignmouth look for Dormant Company Accounts Filing support — to make sure the right accounts are prepared and delivered on time.

Does a dormant company need to file a confirmation statement?

Yes. A confirmation statement is a separate Companies House filing from dormant company accounts, and it serves a different purpose: confirming that the information Companies House holds about the company is up to date, including details such as officers, shareholders and the registered office. Filing dormant accounts does not satisfy the confirmation statement requirement, and filing a confirmation statement does not satisfy the accounts requirement. Both are generally due while the company remains on the register, even if it is dormant.

Are dormant company accounts different from normal company accounts?

They can be. A dormant company may have different accounting requirements from an active trading company, and the accounts produced are usually far simpler because there is little or no activity to report. The precise format and content depend on the company's circumstances and the applicable Companies House rules. It is also worth noting that not every dormant company uses the same form or filing route — there is no single universal dormant accounts form that fits every situation, so the correct approach should be confirmed for your company rather than assumed.

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

No, and this is one of the most common misunderstandings. Companies House dormancy and HMRC Corporation Tax dormancy are separate concepts with separate criteria. A company can be dormant for Companies House purposes but not for Corporation Tax, or the other way around. Filing dormant accounts with Companies House does not automatically tell HMRC that the company is dormant, and it does not by itself remove or settle any Corporation Tax obligations. If your company's Corporation Tax position has changed, that needs to be dealt with separately.

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

It depends on the company's position with HMRC, which is separate from its Companies House filing. A Corporation Tax Return (CT600) is an HMRC obligation, not a Companies House one, and whether one is required depends on the company's circumstances and what HMRC has asked for. If a company believes it has become dormant for Corporation Tax purposes, that position normally needs to be communicated to HMRC directly. Assuming that dormant accounts filed at Companies House also take care of the CT600 is a risky shortcut.

What happens if dormant company accounts are filed late?

Late filing is treated seriously. Companies House has its own consequences for accounts that are delivered after the deadline, and repeated or prolonged non-filing can have wider implications for the company's standing on the register. Because the exact outcome depends on the company's circumstances and on Companies House rules at the time, the practical answer is to avoid the situation altogether by tracking your accounting reference date and preparing the accounts well before the deadline rather than reacting afterwards.

Keep Your Dormant Company Accounts Filing in Teignmouth Simple and Organised

Directors of dormant companies often carry a low-level worry that they have missed something — that accounts were still due, that a confirmation statement slipped past, or that no one has looked at the company’s records since it stopped trading. Micro Entity Accounts removes that uncertainty by reviewing your company’s position, preparing suitable dormant company accounts, and handling the Companies House filing so the right documents reach the right place for the relevant period. If you would like confirmation statement support alongside your dormant company accounts, that can be arranged as part of the same piece of work, keeping your annual obligations for an inactive company tidy and consistent year after year. You stay in control of the company; we take care of the paperwork, with clear, transparent pricing and straightforward communication from start to finish.