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Dormant Company Accounts in Dalkeith – Professional Filing Support for Eligible Companies

Micro Entity Accounts helps eligible dormant companies in Dalkeith prepare and file their statutory accounts with Companies House. Our fully qualified accountants, regulated by ICAEW, ACCA and AAT, provide clear, practical support for dormant company accounts – from reviewing your company’s circumstances to ensuring the required documents are submitted accurately. With transparent pricing and no hidden costs, we help simplify your compliance so you can focus on your next steps.

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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Trusted by UK Businesses for Accounting Support

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 a Company File Dormant Company Accounts in Dalkeith?

A company may be able to file dormant company accounts if it has no significant accounting transactions during the relevant accounting period under the applicable Companies House rules. This can apply to companies that have yet to start trading, have stopped trading, are held for future use, or act as holding companies. However, dormancy is not determined simply by having no sales or no current activity – it depends on the company’s individual circumstances and the governing regulations. For Companies House purposes, a dormant company is still generally required to file annual accounts and keep its confirmation statement up to date. Being dormant does not automatically remove these obligations. Separately, HMRC has its own test for dormancy for Corporation Tax purposes. A company may be deemed dormant for Companies House but still have Corporation Tax obligations, or it may need to notify HMRC if it is dormant for Corporation Tax and no longer needs to file Corporation Tax Returns. Our team can review your situation and help you determine which filing position applies to your company.

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 accounting purposes. They are filed with Companies House where required and typically contain a balance sheet and certain notes, but not a profit and loss account if the company has no significant transactions. 'Dormant' for accounts purposes is defined under the relevant Companies House rules, not simply by whether the company is trading or generating income.

Does a dormant company still need to file accounts with Companies House?

Yes, in most cases. A dormant company is not exempt from filing annual accounts simply because it is dormant. Unless a specific exemption applies, the company must still deliver its accounts to Companies House each year. The style of accounts may be simplified, but the filing obligation remains. Our accountants can confirm what applies to your company well before the filing deadline.

Can a dormant company file micro-entity accounts?

It depends. Some dormant companies qualify as micro-entities under the Companies Act framework and may therefore use the micro-entity reporting format, which is a simplified form of accounts. However, not every dormant company is automatically a micro-entity – eligibility depends on size criteria and other requirements. A dormant subsidiary may have different options. We can check eligibility based on your company’s circumstances.

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

Companies House and HMRC have separate definitions of dormancy. For Companies House, a company is dormant if it has no significant accounting transactions in the relevant period. For HMRC Corporation Tax purposes, a company may be dormant if it has no income or chargeable gains and certain conditions are met. Filing dormant accounts with Companies House does not automatically tell HMRC that a company is dormant. A separate notification may be needed, and Corporation Tax Returns may still be required in some cases. We can help you understand both sets of obligations.

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

Yes. A confirmation statement is separate from dormant company accounts. Most dormant companies still need to file a confirmation statement to Companies House at least once every 12 months and keep registered information, such as directors, shareholders and the registered office, up to date. Filing dormant accounts does not replace the confirmation statement requirement. A dormant company remains incorporated until it is dissolved, so ongoing compliance matters.

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

Not necessarily. Whether a dormant company must submit a Corporation Tax Return to HMRC depends on its Corporation Tax position. If HMRC has confirmed that the company is dormant for Corporation Tax purposes and no longer needs returns, future CT600 returns may not be required. However, if the company has been trading, receiving income or has chargeable gains, it may still need to submit a return. Dormancy for Companies House does not automatically mean the same for HMRC. We can review your tax history and advise what applies.

What can happen if dormant company accounts are filed late?

Late-filing consequences can apply to a dormant company just as they can to any other company. Companies House may issue a late-filing penalty depending on how late the accounts are, but the specific amount and whether a penalty is charged can depend on the circumstances. A penalty does not remove the requirement to file the outstanding accounts. If you have missed a filing deadline, we can help you prepare the accounts and consider whether an appeal may be possible based on the facts.

What information is needed to prepare dormant company accounts?

To prepare dormant company accounts, we generally need details of the company’s registered office, directors, shareholders and confirmation of any accounting transactions during the year. If the company has had no significant transactions, the accounts will reflect that. It is also useful to know the accounts filing deadline and to have any previously filed accounts for consistency. Where there have been transactions, even simple ones, those may affect whether the company is dormant and what information must be disclosed.

Get Your Dormant Company Accounts in Dalkeith Handled with Confidence

For directors of dormant companies in Dalkeith, the uncertainty around Companies House and HMRC filing obligations can be a real concern. At Micro Entity Accounts, we specialise in helping eligible dormant companies prepare and file the right documents, including dormant company accounts and confirmation statements where required. Our fully qualified accountants can also help clarify whether your company needs to notify HMRC or submit a Corporation Tax Return, taking the guesswork out of compliance. With clear, fixed-fee pricing and a professional team, you can make sure your company’s filing history stays on track. Talk to us today about the support your dormant company needs.