─── SPECIALIST DORMANT COMPANY ACCOUNTANTS IN THE UK

Professional Dormant Company Accounts in Havering

If your limited company is dormant, you may still have annual accounts and Companies House obligations. Micro Entity Accounts helps eligible companies in Havering prepare dormant company accounts and deal with the required filings. We provide clear, professional support so you understand what is actually required, keep your company records in order, and stay compliant. Our accountants are fully qualified and regulated by ICAEW, ACCA and AAT, and we offer transparent pricing with no hidden costs.

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 Havering?

A company may be able to file dormant company accounts if it has not had significant accounting transactions during the relevant period. However, dormancy is not simply about having no sales or no current trading activity. For Companies House purposes, a company is dormant if it has not entered into any transactions requiring inclusion in its accounting records, subject to certain permitted exceptions set out in company law. A company that has stopped trading, or one that has not yet started trading, may be dormant, but this depends on its own facts and circumstances. It is also important to distinguish between dormancy for Companies House purposes and dormancy for HMRC Corporation Tax purposes. Filing dormant accounts with Companies House does not automatically mean the company is dormant for Corporation Tax, and the company may still need to notify HMRC and deal with Corporation Tax obligations separately. Dormant company accounts do not replace any other filing requirement, such as the confirmation statement, and must be filed each year where required.

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 statutory accounts that a limited company prepares and files with Companies House when it qualifies as dormant for accounting purposes. Although the company may have limited or no activity, its directors are still responsible for ensuring the appropriate accounts are prepared and delivered to Companies House within the relevant statutory timeframe, unless a specific exemption applies. The accounts follow the applicable reporting framework, which may be simpler than for a trading company, but they still need to meet legal requirements.

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

Yes, generally. A dormant company is not automatically exempt from filing annual accounts. In most cases, directors must still deliver dormant company accounts to Companies House each year, even if there are no transactions to report. This obligation continues until the company is dissolved, and the accounts must be filed by the company’s statutory deadline. There are some limited exemptions, but these depend on the company’s specific circumstances and should be checked before assuming that no filing is needed.

Can a dormant company use micro-entity accounts?

Not always. Some dormant companies may qualify as micro-entities under the Companies Act, and where they do, they may be able to take advantage of the simplified micro-entity reporting framework, including reduced filing requirements. However, micro-entity eligibility depends on factors such as turnover, balance sheet total, number of employees and other qualifying conditions. Dormant status and micro-entity status are separate concepts, and the appropriate accounts format should be confirmed with an accountant.

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

They are two different tests. A company may be dormant for Companies House purposes if it has no significant accounting transactions, whereas HMRCu2019s dormancy test for Corporation Tax is based on the company’s activity for Corporation Tax purposes and whether it receives any income or incurs any expenses. A company must notify HMRC if it believes it is dormant for Corporation Tax, and HMRC may then agree that Corporation Tax Returns are no longer needed. This is separate from filing annual accounts with Companies House, and both sets of obligations need to be considered.

Does a dormant company need to file a confirmation statement?

Yes. A confirmation statement is a separate requirement from dormant company accounts. It must be submitted to Companies House at least once every 12 months, confirming the company’s registered office, directors, shareholders and other relevant information. Filing dormant accounts does not remove the need to maintain the company’s information on the public register or to submit a confirmation statement where required.

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

It depends. A company that is dormant for Corporation Tax purposes may still need to notify HMRC, and after HMRC agrees that Corporation Tax Returns are no longer required, the company may not need to file CT600 returns. However, this depends on the company’s tax history, whether it has received income or incurred expenses, and other factors. Directors should always check with HMRC or an accountant before assuming that Corporation Tax filings can stop. Filing dormant accounts with Companies House does not automatically affect the company’s Corporation Tax position.

What happens if dormant company accounts are filed late?

If statutory accounts are not filed by the applicable deadline, Companies House may issue late-filing penalties, even if the company is dormant. The penalty amount depends on the time elapsed after the deadline and whether the accounts are filed at all. Dormant status does not automatically protect a company from these penalties. If accounts are already overdue, we can review the circumstances, help prepare the outstanding accounts and assist with submitting them, but we cannot guarantee that a penalty will be reduced or withdrawn.

Let Us Help with Your Dormant Company Accounts in Havering

Directors of dormant companies in Havering often feel unsure about what they need to file, particularly when the company has never traded or has been inactive for some time. Micro Entity Accounts can help by preparing dormant company accounts, assisting with Companies House filing, and reviewing the separate Corporation Tax and confirmation statement duties that may still apply. Our team of qualified accountants will look at your company’s situation, explain what is required, and handle the paperwork accurately. Contact us today for a straightforward discussion about your dormant company accounts in Havering.