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Dormant Company Accounts in Northants – Keeping Your Company Compliant

A dormant company is not necessarily free from filing obligations. For eligible limited companies in Northants, we prepare dormant company accounts and help you meet your Companies House filing requirements. Our team provides clear, practical support with transparent pricing, so you can keep your company’s statutory records up to date without the stress.

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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 Your Company File Dormant Company Accounts?

A company may be able to file dormant company accounts if it has had no significant accounting transactions during the period. This typically applies to companies that have not yet started trading, have stopped trading, or are holding companies with no income or expenditure. However, dormancy for Companies House purposes is not exactly the same as dormancy for HMRC Corporation Tax. Even where accounts qualify as dormant, a company may still need to file annual accounts and a confirmation statement, and it may still have Corporation Tax obligations unless HMRC has confirmed otherwise. We can review your circumstances and advise whether dormant company accounts are appropriate for your company in Northants.

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 annual accounts a company must prepare for Companies House when it is considered dormant under the Companies Act. For eligible micro-entities, simplified reporting may be available, but dormancy is not the same as micro-entity status. The accounts must meet applicable Companies House requirements.

Does a dormant company still need to file annual accounts?

Yes, generally. Unless a specific exemption applies, a dormant company still has to file annual accounts with Companies House each year. Filing dormant accounts is a statutory requirement for many dormant companies, and failure to file on time can lead to penalties and potential action.

Does a dormant company need to submit a confirmation statement?

Yes. A confirmation statement is a separate filing required by Companies House to confirm the company's registered information is up to date. It is not replaced by dormant company accounts, and it must usually be submitted at least once a year.

Is being dormant for Companies House the same as being dormant for HMRC?

No. Being dormant for Companies House means a company is not carrying on business or trading and has no significant accounting transactions. HMRC separately considers whether a company is dormant for Corporation Tax purposes. A company may be dormant for Companies House but still have Corporation Tax obligations or vice versa. HMRC must be notified in the circumstances, and its rules differ.

Does a dormant company need to submit Corporation Tax Returns to HMRC?

Not necessarily. If HMRC has confirmed the company is dormant for Corporation Tax purposes, it may not need to file further CT600 Corporation Tax Returns unless something changes. However, HMRCu2019s requirements depend on the company’s circumstances. Filing dormant accounts with Companies House does not notify HMRC.

What information is needed to prepare dormant company accounts?

To prepare dormant accounts, we generally need up-to-date company records, including details of directors, shareholders and registered office, plus confirmation that the company has had no significant accounting transactions during the period. Depending on the company's history, we may also need previous accounts or Corporation Tax information.

What should I do if my dormant company accounts are overdue?

If dormant accounts are filed late, Companies House may issue a late-filing penalty, and the company could face further consequences. The penalty may be appealed in limited circumstances, but payment does not remove the need to file the outstanding accounts. As soon as you realise accounts are overdue, take advice.

Dormant Company Accounts in Northants, Without the Confusion

Not sure whether your company qualifies as dormant or what you still need to file? Micro Entity Accounts can help you prepare dormant company accounts and manage your Companies House filings, from annual accounts to confirmation statement support. We’ll also help you understand the difference between Companies House dormancy and HMRC’s Corporation Tax treatment, so you can meet your obligations with confidence. Contact us today for straightforward, fixed-fee advice.