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Dormant Company Accounts in Altrincham Cheshire

Micro Entity Accounts helps eligible limited companies in Altrincham Cheshire prepare and submit dormant company accounts when required. Whether your company has not yet traded, has stopped trading, or is being retained for future use, we provide clear, professional support for your Companies House filing obligations. Our fully qualified accountants, regulated by ICAEW, ACCA and AAT, offer transparent pricing and sensible guidance so you can meet your responsibilities without confusion.

One-Off Fee

£100+ Vat

Dormant Company Accounts Preparation

From preparing dormant company accounts to submitting them with Companies House, we manage the entire process

Preparation to Filing of Dormant Company Accounts

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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.

HMRC Corporation Tax Dormancy Support

We notify HMRC that your company is dormant for Corporation Tax, or file a nil CT600 where one has been requested.

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 Your Company File Dormant Accounts?

A company may be considered dormant for Companies House purposes if it has no significant accounting transactions during the accounting period. This can include companies that have not yet started trading, have stopped trading, or are being kept for a future purpose. However, having no sales or no current trading activity does not automatically make a company dormant. You also need to consider the relevant accounting rules and the company’s individual circumstances. Importantly, dormancy for Companies House purposes is not the same as dormancy for Corporation Tax purposes with HMRC. Where a company is dormant, it may still need to file annual accounts with Companies House and submit a confirmation statement. We can review your specific position and advise you on whether dormant company accounts are appropriate for your company in Altrincham Cheshire.

A Company May Be Dormant If:

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 confirm dormant status

We review the period against the Companies Act definition of dormancy and flag any transaction that would rule it out.

You 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 a simplified set of annual accounts prepared for a company that has no significant accounting transactions during the accounting period. They must still be filed with Companies House where required, unless a specific exemption applies. Accounts for a dormant company still need to be prepared in accordance with the applicable legislation and can only be used if the company meets the relevant conditions.

Does a dormant company still need to file accounts?

Yes, generally a dormant company still needs to file annual accounts with Companies House unless it qualifies for a specific exemption. Dormant status does not remove the requirement to file. The deadline and format depend on the company's accounting period and eligibility. If the accounts are filed late, the company may be subject to late-filing penalties, even if it is dormant.

Can a dormant company file micro-entity accounts?

Some dormant companies may also be micro-entities and can use the micro-entity reporting framework, providing they meet the size conditions and other eligibility rules. Being dormant and being a micro-entity are not the same thing. We can help you determine whether your company in Altrincham Cheshire qualifies for micro-entity accounts or whether standard dormant accounts are more appropriate.

What is the difference between dormant for Companies House and dormant for HMRC?

Companies House and HMRC apply different tests for dormancy. A company may be dormant for Companies House purposes but still need to deal with Corporation Tax matters for HMRC. For example, HMRC may expect a Corporation Tax Return until it has been notified and has confirmed that a return is no longer needed. Filing dormant accounts with Companies House does not automatically inform HMRC that the company is dormant for Corporation Tax.

Does a dormant company still need a confirmation statement?

Yes, a confirmation statement is separate from dormant company accounts. It is filed with Companies House and is generally required every 12 months, even for a dormant company. The confirmation statement confirms that the company's registered details, such as directors, shareholders and registered office, are up to date. A dormant company cannot rely on filing its accounts as a substitute for the confirmation statement.

What happens if dormant company accounts are filed late?

Companies House applies late-filing penalties to accounts that are not delivered by the applicable deadline. The penalty depends on how late the accounts arrive and is calculated on a sliding scale. Dormant status does not automatically protect a company from these penalties. If your dormant company accounts are overdue, it is important to file the outstanding accounts as soon as possible and to review the company's filing position.

Can you help bring overdue dormant company accounts up to date?

Yes. If your company has missed previous filing deadlines, we can review its filing history and prepare the outstanding dormant company accounts where eligibility permits. We can also assist with filing them at Companies House and advise on any confirmation statement obligations. While we cannot guarantee removal or reduction of late-filing penalties, we can help you bring your company's records up to date and avoid further non-compliance.

Speak to Us About Dormant Company Accounts in Altrincham Cheshire

Directors of dormant companies in Altrincham Cheshire often wonder whether they need to file accounts, confirmation statements or returns to HMRC. The rules around Companies House and Corporation Tax can feel unclear, but you do not have to sort through them on your own. Micro Entity Accounts can help you prepare and file dormant company accounts, keep your confirmation statement up to date and understand what HMRC still expects from your company. With straightforward pricing and professional support, we make it easier to stay compliant while your company remains dormant. Get in touch and we will look at your company’s circumstances with you.