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Dormant Company Accounts Filing in Wantage

If your company has been sitting quietly with little or no trading activity, Dormant Company Accounts Filing is likely to be part of your annual routine. Professional support with Dormant Company Accounts Filing in Wantage helps directors prepare and file the appropriate annual accounts with Companies House where those accounts are required, so the right figures and disclosures reach the right place in a format that fits the company’s circumstances. It also helps you stay on top of the wider picture: a dormant company can still have filing obligations, and dormant status does not automatically remove the requirement to file accounts or a confirmation statement. Our approach is to look at what your company has actually done during the period, confirm whether it meets the Companies House definition of dormant, and then handle the preparation and filing in a calm, organised way — with clear, transparent pricing and a fixed-fee option where it suits you.

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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 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 financial period in question. Certain transactions are usually disregarded for this test, and what counts as significant depends on the applicable Companies House rules, so it is worth checking before you assume dormant accounts are the right route. It also matters that you do not simply decide the company is dormant because it has not traded — dormancy for Companies House is judged on accounting activity, not on whether invoices were raised. Just as importantly, dormancy for Companies House and dormancy for Corporation Tax with HMRC are separate concepts. A company can be dormant for one purpose and not the other, and filing dormant accounts with Companies House does not automatically deal with Corporation Tax obligations or notify HMRC of anything. A company can also remain registered and dormant while still having annual filing responsibilities, including dormant company accounts and a confirmation statement, so dormant status should never be treated as an exemption from every company filing requirement. When you contact us about Dormant Company Accounts Filing in Wantage, we will look at the company’s actual activity for the period and confirm which filing route and accounts format is appropriate 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 prepared for a company that is dormant for Companies House purposes during the relevant financial period. Because there has been no significant accounting activity, they are usually much shorter than the accounts of a trading company, typically built around a simple balance sheet with limited notes. They still need to be prepared in line with the applicable Companies House rules and filed for the correct accounting period where a filing obligation exists.

What makes a company dormant for Companies House?

A company is generally treated as dormant for Companies House purposes when it has had no significant accounting transactions during the period. Some transactions are normally disregarded for this test, but what counts as significant depends on the applicable rules and on what actually happened in the company's records. This is why we look at the bookkeeping and bank activity rather than assuming dormancy simply because the company has not traded or issued invoices.

Does a dormant company need to file annual accounts?

In most cases, yes. A company that is dormant for Companies House purposes will usually still need to file annual accounts for each relevant period unless it has been formally dissolved or a specific rule applies to its circumstances. Being dormant is not the same as being exempt from filing, and missing a filing can create unnecessary problems later, so it is worth confirming your position early rather than waiting until the period end.

Does a dormant company need to file a confirmation statement?

A confirmation statement is a separate Companies House filing from dormant company accounts, and a dormant company will generally still need to file one. It confirms that the information Companies House holds about the company — such as the registered office address, directors and shareholders — is up to date. Keeping it accurate throughout the year makes the confirmation statement itself far quicker to complete when it falls due.

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

No. These are two separate concepts with different tests and different consequences. A company can be dormant for Companies House purposes while still having Corporation Tax considerations, and it can be treated as dormant by HMRC while not meeting the Companies House definition. Filing dormant accounts with Companies House does not automatically notify HMRC of dormancy, so if you want to change how HMRC treats the company, that is a separate step you should take directly with HMRC or with an adviser.

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

Corporation Tax Returns are HMRC obligations and sit separately from Dormant Company Accounts Filing at Companies House. Whether a return is required depends on the company's circumstances and on any correspondence or notices from HMRC, so there is no single answer that applies to every dormant company. If you are unsure whether HMRC expects a return, it is best to check your position rather than assume that dormant accounts cover it.

What information is needed to prepare dormant company accounts?

We normally start with the company's basic details, the relevant accounting period, and a clear picture of what took place over that period — including bank statements and any transactions in the records. From there we can confirm whether the activity supports dormant treatment and prepare the accounts on the correct basis. Our team will tell you exactly what is needed once we understand your company's position.

Can an accountant prepare and file dormant company accounts?

Yes, and many directors prefer it that way precisely because dormant filing can be easy to overlook. We can prepare your dormant company accounts and handle the Companies House filing where required, and we can also support you with the separate confirmation statement so the two annual tasks do not get tangled up. If your company is in Wantage or anywhere else in the UK, the process can be handled remotely and without fuss.

Let Us Take Care of Your Dormant Company Accounts Filing

Directors of inactive companies often tell us the same thing: they are not sure whether accounts are still required, and they worry about letting a Companies House filing slide while the company sits idle. Micro Entity Accounts is here to take that weight off your shoulders, with dormant company accounts preparation, Companies House filing, and confirmation statement support that keeps your annual obligations organised and clearly explained. You will always know where your company stands and what happens next, with straightforward, transparent pricing and no jargon. Tell us about your company and we will take it from there.