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Dormant Company Accounts in Downpatrick

If you are a director of a dormant limited company in Downpatrick, Micro Entity Accounts can help you prepare and file the accounts you need to send to Companies House. Our team of qualified accountants understands that a dormant company still has filing responsibilities, and we offer clear, professional support to keep your company compliant. We provide transparent pricing and straightforward advice, so you know exactly where you stand.

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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 Downpatrick Company File Dormant Company Accounts?

A company may be able to prepare dormant company accounts when it has had no significant accounting transactions during the accounting period. However, dormancy is not simply about having no sales or no trading activity; it depends on the nature of the transactions and whether the company meets the relevant Companies House requirements. Being dormant for Companies House purposes does not automatically remove the need to file annual accounts or a confirmation statement. In addition, dormancy for Companies House is not the same as dormancy for HMRC Corporation Tax purposes. If you are unsure whether your company qualifies as dormant, we can review your circumstances and help you understand the correct approach.

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 set of annual accounts prepared for a company that is dormant during the accounting period. They are filed with Companies House and show that the company had no significant accounting transactions. Even though the accounts are simplified, they must still meet the statutory requirements and be sent to Companies House on time if the company is required to file them.

Does a dormant company still need to file accounts?

Yes, in most cases. A company that is dormant for Companies House purposes is not automatically exempt from filing accounts. Unless a specific exemption applies, the company must still send its annual accounts to Companies House by the statutory deadline. The type of accounts needed can depend on the company's size, whether it qualifies as a micro-entity, and whether it has been entitled to claim certain exemptions. We can help you confirm what applies to your company.

Can a dormant company file micro-entity accounts?

Some dormant companies may also qualify as micro-entities, depending on their size and eligibility, and may therefore be able to prepare accounts using the micro-entity framework. Dormancy and micro-entity status are not the same, and not every dormant company will qualify. Eligibility depends on factors such as turnover, balance sheet totals and the number of employees. We can check whether your company meets the conditions for micro-entity accounts.

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

Being dormant for Companies House purposes relates to your annual accounts and whether significant accounting transactions have occurred. Being dormant for Corporation Tax is a separate matter considered by HMRC and depends on the company's tax position. A company can be dormant for Companies House but still have Corporation Tax obligations, or vice versa. It is important to notify HMRC separately about any Corporation Tax dormancy and to ensure that any required Corporation Tax Returns are handled correctly.

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

Yes, a confirmation statement is separate from your dormant company accounts. Even if a company is dormant, it generally still needs to file a confirmation statement with Companies House at least once a year and keep its registered office and director details up to date. Filing dormant accounts does not replace the confirmation statement requirement.

What happens if dormant company accounts are filed late?

Late filing of accounts is taken seriously by Companies House, even for dormant companies. If required accounts are not filed by the applicable deadline, the company may receive a late-filing penalty. The amount can vary depending on how late the accounts are and the company's circumstances, and paying a penalty does not remove the need to file the outstanding accounts. If you believe there is a reasonable excuse, an appeal may be possible, but this depends on the specific circumstances and the rules applied by Companies House.

What information is needed to prepare dormant company accounts?

To prepare dormant company accounts, we typically need details of the company's registered office, directors, shareholders and accounting period. We will also review whether there have been any significant transactions, such as share issues or director loans, that could affect dormant status. Even in a dormant company, records such as the company register and financial records must be kept, and we can help confirm what is required.

Get Professional Help with Dormant Company Accounts in Downpatrick

Many directors of dormant companies in Downpatrick are unsure exactly what they need to send to Companies House and whether they need to tell HMRC anything. Micro Entity Accounts can take the uncertainty out of dormant company accounts. We assist with preparing and filing the required accounts, confirming when a confirmation statement is due, and reviewing your Corporation Tax position so you understand your obligations. With clear advice and transparent pricing, you can keep your company compliant without going through the process alone.