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Dormant Company Accounts in Kent: Simplified Filing for Eligible Companies

If your limited company is dormant, it may still need to prepare and file annual accounts with Companies House. Micro Entity Accounts specialises in Dormant Company Accounts in Kent, providing practical support for companies that have never traded or have stopped trading. Our fully qualified accountants are regulated by ICAEW, ACCA and AAT, and we can help you understand your separate obligations to HMRC, including when a Corporation Tax Return may no longer be required. We offer clear pricing and straightforward guidance, so you can meet your statutory 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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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 You File Dormant Company Accounts?

A company may be considered dormant for Companies House purposes if it has no significant accounting transactions in a given period. However, dormancy is not automatic: it depends on the company’s activities and the applicable rules. For example, a company with no sales or no current trading is not necessarily dormant, and a company that has not yet started trading may or may not be dormant depending on its circumstances. Even where a company is dormant, it generally still needs to file its annual accounts with Companies House and submit a confirmation statement when one is due. Separately, HMRC treats dormancy differently for Corporation Tax, and a company may need to notify HMRC before it can stop filing Corporation Tax Returns. We can help you determine whether dormant company accounts are appropriate for your company and what filings are 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 annual accounts prepared for a company that has no significant accounting transactions during the accounting period. They must still meet the filing requirements of Companies House, although the level of detail may be reduced where the company qualifies for a smaller reporting framework. Preparing these accounts correctly is important even when there is little or no activity.

Does a dormant company still need to file accounts?

Yes, in most cases a dormant company still needs to file its annual accounts with Companies House for each accounting period. There may be specific exemptions, but dormancy alone does not remove the obligation. If your company is dormant, we can confirm whether an exemption applies and, if not, we can help prepare and file the necessary accounts.

Can a dormant company file micro-entity accounts?

Some dormant companies may also qualify as micro-entities and can use the micro-entity accounting framework. However, dormancy and micro-entity status are different, and eligibility depends on factors such as the company’s size, legal structure and accounting period. We can review your company’s position and advise on the correct reporting framework, which may include dormant company accounts prepared under the micro-entity regime.

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

Companies House and HMRC have separate definitions of dormancy. A company might be dormant for Companies House because it has no significant accounting transactions, while HMRC looks at the company’s Corporation Tax status. To be treated as dormant for Corporation Tax purposes, the company usually needs to notify HMRC, and HMRC may then cease to expect Corporation Tax Returns. Filing dormant company accounts with Companies House does not automatically update HMRC. We can help you understand both positions and meet each obligation separately.

Does a dormant company still need a confirmation statement?

Generally, yes. The confirmation statement is a separate filing with Companies House and is required at least once every 12 months. Dormant company accounts do not replace the confirmation statement. You must still ensure that your company’s registered details are up to date and that the statement is filed on time. We can assist with preparing and filing your confirmation statement alongside your dormant accounts.

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

It depends on whether HMRC accepts the company as dormant for Corporation Tax. If the company is dormant for Corporation Tax purposes and HMRC has confirmed that no return is required, then a CT600 may not be necessary. However, this is not automatic. The company may need to notify HMRC of its dormant status and may still need to file returns for earlier accounting periods. We can help clarify your Corporation Tax obligations and submit the appropriate forms to HMRC.

What happens if dormant company accounts are filed late?

If a dormant company misses the filing deadline for its annual accounts, Companies House can issue a late-filing penalty. The amount varies according to how late the accounts are and whether they are filed electronically or on paper, but dormancy does not prevent penalties. Filing late also means the company remains in default until the accounts are submitted. If your dormant accounts are overdue, we can help bring them up to date and, where the circumstances justify it, explore options for appealing any penalty.

Get Your Dormant Company Accounts in Kent Under Control

Understanding dormancy is only the first step. Many directors of dormant companies are unsure whether they still need to file statutory accounts, keep a confirmation statement or contact HMRC. At Micro Entity Accounts, we help companies across Kent prepare and file dormant company accounts and manage their related compliance obligations. Whether you need assistance with your annual accounts, a confirmation statement, or advice on your Corporation Tax position, our qualified team is ready to help. Contact Micro Entity Accounts today to discuss your company’s needs and find a straightforward way forward.