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Dormant Company Accounts in Brighton and Hove: Professional Help for Eligible Limited Companies

If your limited company is dormant, you may still have statutory responsibilities to Companies House. At Micro Entity Accounts, we help eligible companies in Brighton and Hove with dormant company accounts – preparing the required annual accounts and filing them correctly. We keep the process clear and straightforward, with transparent pricing and no hidden costs, so you can stay compliant without unnecessary stress. Whether your company has not yet started trading or has now stopped, we are here to make sure your statutory accounts are dealt with properly.

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Dormant Company Accounts Preparation

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.

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 You File Dormant Company Accounts in Brighton and Hove?

A company is generally considered dormant for accounting purposes if it has no significant accounting transactions during the period. However, dormancy is not simply a matter of low turnover or no sales. For Companies House, a dormant company may still be required to file annual accounts unless a specific exemption applies. For HMRC, a company’s Corporation Tax responsibilities are assessed separately. This means a company can be dormant for Companies House but still have duties to HMRC, and vice versa. In many cases, dormancy is appropriate for a company that has not yet started trading, has stopped trading, or has no transactions other than those permitted under the relevant rules. Before assuming you can file dormant accounts, we recommend a careful review of your company’s activities. We will help you determine whether dormant status applies and make sure you meet your obligations to Companies House and HMRC, including any confirmation statement that may be due.

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 annual accounts prepared for a company that is dormant for Companies House purposes. They are typically submitted to Companies House when required and may include the directors' report, balance sheet and notes, but in a simplified format. Dormancy is determined based on the company's transactions and applicable accounting rules, not simply whether it is trading or earning income.

Does a dormant company still need to file accounts?

Generally, yes. A dormant company is not automatically exempt from filing. Unless a specific exemption applies, the directors must deliver the required accounts to Companies House each year. We can review your company's position and help you prepare the right accounts and file them on time to avoid penalties.

Can a dormant company file micro-entity accounts?

Some dormant companies may qualify as micro-entities, but the two are separate concepts. Micro-entity status depends on meeting the statutory size criteria. An eligible dormant company may be able to adopt the micro-entity reporting framework, subject to the relevant requirements. We will confirm whether your company qualifies and prepare accounts under the appropriate framework.

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

Companies House dormancy relates to the annual accounts and whether the company has had significant accounting transactions. HMRC dormancy relates to Corporation Tax. A company may be dormant for Companies House but still need to file Corporation Tax returns if it has taxable activity or has not asked HMRC to consider it dormant. HMRC has its own notification process, so it is important to understand both sets of rules.

Does a dormant company still need to file a confirmation statement?

Yes, in most cases a confirmation statement is still required even if the company is dormant. It is a separate Companies House filing that confirms the company's registered details are up to date. Filing dormant accounts does not replace the confirmation statement.

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

It depends. If the company is dormant for Corporation Tax and HMRC has agreed that a return is not needed, it may not have to submit one. However, you must notify HMRC and follow the correct procedure. If the company has been trading or had other taxable activity during the accounting period, a CT600 may still be required.

What happens if dormant company accounts are filed late?

Companies House can impose late-filing penalties even if the company is dormant. The penalty is automatic and depends on how late the accounts are filed, so it is important to meet the deadline. If accounts are already overdue, we can help you bring the filing up to date and advise on the process, although we cannot guarantee that a penalty will be cancelled.

Get Dormant Company Accounts Support in Brighton and Hove

Directors of dormant companies in Brighton and Hove often worry about whether they still need to file accounts, what to send to Companies House and how HMRC treats a dormant business. Micro Entity Accounts can remove that uncertainty. We prepare dormant company accounts where eligible, submit them to Companies House, and provide practical help with confirmation statements and Corporation Tax issues where they arise. With transparent pricing and a meticulous approach, we help you meet your statutory responsibilities without hassle. Talk to our team to find out exactly what your company needs.