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Dormant Company Accounts in Bury St Edmunds

If your company in Bury St Edmunds is dormant, you may still need to file accounts and keep your Companies House record up to date. At Micro Entity Accounts, we help eligible dormant limited companies prepare and file the accounts they need, with clear guidance and straightforward fixed-fee pricing. Whether your company has yet to start trading or has ceased trading, we can review your circumstances and make sure the correct filing obligations are understood and handled on time.

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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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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 a Company File Dormant Company Accounts in Bury St Edmunds?

A company may be considered dormant for Companies House purposes if it has no significant accounting transactions during the relevant period. This can include companies that have not yet started trading, companies that have ceased trading, holding companies, or companies kept for future use. Dormancy is not based simply on having no sales or not currently trading — it depends on the specific rules that apply to your company’s circumstances. Importantly, a dormant company is not automatically exempt from preparing and filing annual accounts. Most dormant companies still need to file the applicable accounts with Companies House, and they must also keep their company details up to date by submitting a confirmation statement when one is due. Separate rules apply to HMRC and Corporation Tax, so being dormant for Companies House purposes does not necessarily mean the same treatment applies for Corporation Tax. We can help you understand where your company stands and what, if anything, needs to be filed.

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 the annual accounts a limited company must prepare and file with Companies House when it is dormant for accounting purposes. They can be simpler than full accounts, but they must meet the applicable filing requirements. They are not simply an excuse not to file accounts — the company must still submit what is required by its filing deadline unless a specific exemption applies.

Does a dormant company still need to file accounts?

Yes, in most cases a dormant company must still file annual accounts with Companies House. Being dormant for Companies House purposes does not remove the requirement to file accounts. A company may qualify for a more simplified filing format, but this depends on its circumstances and the applicable rules. If you are unsure whether your company qualifies for an exemption, we can review your position.

Can a dormant company file micro-entity accounts?

A dormant company may be able to use the micro-entity reporting framework if it also meets the qualifying conditions for that framework. Dormant status and micro-entity status are not the same thing, and not every dormant company will qualify. The choice of reporting framework depends on the company's legal structure, eligibility and the accounting period in question.

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

The meanings are not identical. A company can be dormant for Companies House purposes but still have Corporation Tax obligations with HMRC. HMRC has its own tests for what constitutes a dormant company for Corporation Tax purposes. Filing dormant accounts with Companies House does not automatically tell HMRC that the company is dormant. Where HMRC's requirements have been met, a company may not need to file further Corporation Tax Returns, but the company's individual circumstances need to be reviewed before that is confirmed.

Does a dormant company still need a confirmation statement?

Yes, a confirmation statement is separate from dormant company accounts. A dormant company generally needs to continue filing an annual confirmation statement to Companies House, unless it is exempt or has been dissolved. The confirmation statement confirms that the company's registered office, directors, shareholders and other required information are correct. Filing dormant accounts does not replace this obligation.

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

If a company is dormant for Corporation Tax purposes and HMRC has formally acknowledged that it no longer needs to file Corporation Tax Returns, then the company may not need to send further CT600 returns. However, every case is different. If the company was trading at all during an accounting period, or HMRC has not been notified, a Corporation Tax Return may still be required. We can help you review your records and communicate with HMRC if needed.

What happens if dormant company accounts are filed late?

Late filing of dormant company accounts can lead to penalties from Companies House. Dormant status does not automatically protect a company from these consequences. The amount of any penalty depends on how late the accounts are filed and on the company's particular circumstances. If you already have an overdue filing, it is important to bring it up to date as soon as possible. We can assist with preparing and filing the outstanding accounts, and you may be able to appeal any penalty depending on the rules and the reasons for the delay.

Can you help with dormant company accounts for a company that has never traded?

Yes. A company that has never traded can be dormant and may well need to file dormant company accounts with Companies House. We regularly help such companies in Bury St Edmunds understand their filing duties and prepare the appropriate accounts. Even if there have been no transactions, the company's record for filing still needs to be kept up to date to avoid late-filing issues.

Keep Your Dormant Company Accounts in Order

Directors of dormant companies in Bury St Edmunds often feel unsure about what they need to file and when — and that uncertainty can be costly. At Micro Entity Accounts, we take the guesswork out of dormant company accounts by reviewing your situation and preparing whatever is required for Companies House. Where relevant, we can also help you understand HMRC’s separate Corporation Tax position and provide support with confirmation statements. Whether your company is newly incorporated, has never traded, or is sitting dormant after previously trading, we are here to help you stay on the right side of your filing obligations. Call us for a straightforward chat about your circumstances.