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Dormant Company Accounts in Hertfordshire – Professional Preparation and Filing Assistance

At Micro Entity Accounts, we provide professional dormant company accounts support for eligible limited companies in Hertfordshire. If your company has never traded, has stopped trading, or is retained for future use, we can help you prepare the necessary annual accounts and file them with Companies House. Our experienced, ICAEW, ACCA and AAT-regulated team offers transparent, fixed-fee pricing and clear guidance, so you can meet your filing obligations with confidence.

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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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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 Hertfordshire?

A company can prepare and file dormant company accounts when it meets the dormancy conditions set out by Companies House. This generally applies when the company has had no significant accounting transactions during the accounting period. Certain activities, such as the allotment of shares or the payment of Companies House fees, may be disregarded in some circumstances, but you should take advice before assuming dormancy applies. Being dormant for Companies House purposes does not mean your company is automatically exempt from filing annual accounts or confirmation statements. It also does not change any separate Corporation Tax obligations. HMRC’s dormancy criteria are different, and a company may need to notify HMRC and obtain confirmation before it can stop filing Corporation Tax Returns. If your company is based in Hertfordshire and you are unsure whether it qualifies, we can review your circumstances and prepare the appropriate accounts.

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.

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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 prepared for a company that is dormant for Companies House purposes. They are filed with Companies House to satisfy the company's statutory obligation to deliver accounts each year. Although the company may have had no significant financial transactions, the accounts must still be prepared in the applicable format and submitted by the company's filing deadline. We can help you prepare dormant company accounts that meet the required Companies House requirements.

Does a dormant company still need to file accounts?

Yes, in most cases. A company that is dormant for Companies House purposes is generally still required to file annual accounts, unless a specific exemption applies. Dormant status does not automatically remove the obligation to deliver accounts. The accounts may be simpler than those of an active company, but they still need to be filed on time to avoid late-filing consequences. If you are uncertain whether any exemption applies, we can review your company's position and guide you.

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

Companies House and HMRC apply different tests for dormancy. A company may be dormant for Companies House because it has no significant accounting transactions, but HMRC may still expect Corporation Tax filings until it has confirmed that the company is dormant for tax purposes. To stop filing Corporation Tax Returns, a company generally needs to notify HMRC and meet its conditions. Filing dormant company accounts with Companies House does not automatically inform HMRC or change your Corporation Tax position. We can help you understand both sets of obligations and coordinate any required notices.

Does a dormant company still need a confirmation statement?

Yes. Filing dormant company accounts does not replace the confirmation statement. Every incorporated company must usually send a confirmation statement to Companies House at least once every 12 months, even if it is dormant for accounting purposes. The confirmation statement confirms that the company's registered details are correct. Keeping this up to date is a separate compliance requirement, and we can assist you with preparing and filing it.

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

It depends on the company's circumstances and its position with HMRC. A company that is dormant for Corporation Tax purposes may be able to stop filing returns, but only after HMRC has been notified and has confirmed that no further returns are needed. If that confirmation has not been obtained, the company may still be required to file a CT600 Corporation Tax Return. Dormant company accounts do not automatically satisfy Corporation Tax requirements. We can help you clarify your position with HMRC and file any necessary returns.

Can a dormant company file micro-entity accounts?

Some dormant companies may qualify for the micro-entity reporting framework if they meet the statutory size criteria and other eligibility conditions. Dormancy and micro-entity status are separate, and a company must satisfy the relevant Companies Act requirements to use the micro-entity regime. If your dormant company also qualifies as a micro-entity, its accounts can be prepared under that simplified framework using the appropriate financial reporting standard. We can assess your eligibility and prepare the accounts under the right framework for your company.

What information is needed to prepare dormant company accounts?

Even for dormant accounts, we need basic company details such as the company name, registered number, registered office address, incorporation date, and information about directors and shareholders. We also need to check whether any reportable transactions occurred during the accounting period, for example the issue of shares. You will need to confirm the accounting reference date and the period being covered. We will guide you through the information required and make the process straightforward.

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

Yes. If your company's dormant company accounts are overdue, we can help you prepare and file the outstanding accounts with Companies House. Late filing can lead to penalties and affect your company's record, but dealing with the arrears promptly is the right first step. We can also review whether a penalty appeal might be possible depending on your circumstances and the applicable Companies House rules. However, we cannot guarantee that a penalty will be reduced or removed. Contact us to discuss your company's position.

Dormant Company Accounts in Hertfordshire, Made Simple

Understanding whether your company is dormant, and what still needs to be filed, can be confusing. Micro Entity Accounts helps directors of dormant limited companies in Hertfordshire prepare dormant company accounts, file them with Companies House, and manage confirmation statement obligations. We also provide practical support around Corporation Tax compliance where HMRC requirements apply. With clear, fixed-fee pricing and no hidden costs, you can deal with your company’s responsibilities without the guesswork. Contact our team today for a straightforward conversation about your dormant company’s accounts.