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Dormant Company Accounts in Dedham – Compliance Without the Complication

If your limited company is dormant, you may still have important filing obligations. At Micro Entity Accounts, we provide clear, professional support for dormant company accounts in Dedham, helping eligible companies prepare and file the accounts required by Companies House. Our fully qualified and regulated accountants will explain exactly what you need to do, keep the process simple, and ensure your statutory filing is accurate and complete – all at transparent pricing with no hidden costs.

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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 Prepare Dormant Company Accounts?

A company may be considered dormant for accounting purposes if it has no significant transactions during the accounting period. But dormancy is not simply about whether the company is trading – it depends on the nature and volume of transactions, and the applicable Companies House rules. A company that has not yet started trading, or has stopped trading, may be dormant if it has not entered into activities that count as significant accounting transactions. Even then, filing obligations do not simply disappear: a dormant company is generally still required to prepare and file dormant company accounts with Companies House unless a specific exemption applies. It is also important to distinguish between being dormant for Companies House and dormant for HMRC; HMRC has its own rules for Corporation Tax and may require a separate notification if the company is inactive for Corporation Tax purposes. We can review your circumstances and help you confirm whether dormant company accounts are the right route for your company in Dedham.

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 limited company that is dormant for Companies House purposes. They report that the company has had no significant accounting transactions during the period, and they are filed with Companies House in the format and framework that apply to the company. Even a dormant company usually needs to file accounts if it is required to do so.

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

Yes, in most cases. Dormancy does not remove the filing obligation. A company that is dormant for accounting purposes must still file the annual accounts that apply to it – often using the micro-entity or dormant-company format – unless a specific exemption applies. If accounts are filed late, Companies House may issue late-filing penalties, so it is important to check the company's filing deadline.

Can a dormant company file micro-entity accounts?

Some dormant companies may also qualify as micro-entities and can file accounts under the micro-entity reporting framework, which requires less detail. However, not every dormant company automatically meets the micro-entity size criteria. Eligibility depends on factors such as turnover, balance sheet totals and employee numbers. We can help determine which reporting framework applies to your company.

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

Companies House dormancy is based on the company's accounting transactions, while HMRC dormancy relates to Corporation Tax. They are separate tests with different rules. A company might be dormant for Companies House but still have Corporation Tax obligations, or it might be considered dormant by both. If a company is dormant for Corporation Tax, HMRC may stop requiring Corporation Tax Returns once it has been notified, but this only applies if HMRC confirms the company does not need to file.

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

Yes, unless the company is exempt. A confirmation statement is separate from dormant company accounts. It confirms to Companies House that the company's registered details – such as directors, registered office and shareholders – are correct. Dormant companies generally still need to file a confirmation statement at least once a year.

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

Not necessarily. If HMRC agrees that the company is dormant for Corporation Tax, it may not need to file a CT600 Corporation Tax Return. However, the company must notify HMRC of its dormant status and await confirmation. Filing dormant company accounts with Companies House does not automatically inform HMRC, and you should not assume that no Corporation Tax Return is required.

What information do I need to prepare dormant company accounts?

To prepare dormant company accounts, we generally need details about the company's transactions during the period – confirming that there were no significant ones – along with the company's name, registration number, registered office and directors. If the company has previously filed accounts, we may also need last year's accounts for continuity. We'll guide you through the small amount of information required.

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

Yes. If dormant company accounts have not been filed on time, we can assist in preparing and filing the outstanding accounts with Companies House and can review your company's current filing position. We cannot guarantee that late-filing penalties will be waived or reduced, but we can help you address compliance issues and provide the information needed if you wish to appeal.

Let Us Handle Your Dormant Company Accounts in Dedham

Running a dormant company in Dedham might seem straightforward, but the filing obligations can cause confusion – especially when Companies House and HMRC take different views. At Micro Entity Accounts, we specialise in supporting eligible limited companies with dormant company accounts, Companies House filings and confirmation statement requirements. Our qualified accountants will review your situation, explain exactly what needs to be filed, and manage the paperwork for you. With transparent, competitive pricing and no hidden costs, you can stay compliant with confidence. Get in touch today to discuss your company’s needs.