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Dormant Company Accounts in Plymouth

Micro Entity Accounts provides clear and practical support for eligible dormant companies in Plymouth, helping you understand your filing duties and prepare the required annual accounts for Companies House. Our team assists directors with the full process—from determining whether dormant status applies to submitting the necessary documents—so you can have confidence in your company’s compliance. We keep our approach simple, with transparent pricing and no hidden costs, while ensuring every filing is prepared accurately and in line with the applicable requirements.

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 Accounts?

A company may be considered dormant for accounting purposes if it has no significant accounting transactions during the period. This often applies to companies that have not yet begun trading, have stopped trading, or are being kept for future use. However, dormancy is not simply a matter of having no sales—it depends on the precise rules and the company’s circumstances. For Companies House, a dormant company may have reduced filing requirements, but it is not automatically exempt from preparing and filing annual accounts. In fact, most dormant companies still need to file accounts each year. Additionally, being dormant for Companies House purposes does not mean the company is necessarily dormant for Corporation Tax with HMRC. The two definitions are separate, and the tax treatment depends on whether HMRC has been notified and agrees that the company is dormant for Corporation Tax purposes. Our team can review your situation and explain what applies to your company in Plymouth.

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 prepared for a company that is dormant for accounting purposes. They are filed with Companies House and show that the company has not had significant accounting transactions during the period. Even a dormant company is generally still required to file accounts unless an exemption applies, and those accounts must meet the applicable statutory requirements.

Does a dormant company still need to file accounts?

Yes, in most cases. Even if a company is dormant for Companies House purposes, it still needs to prepare and file the annual accounts required by law unless a specific exemption applies. Dormancy means the company has no significant accounting transactions, but it does not remove the obligation to file. A company that is incorporated remains on the register and must meet its filing duties to avoid late-filing consequences.

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

Being dormant for Companies House purposes means the company has no significant accounting transactions for the filing of accounts. Being dormant for Corporation Tax purposes is a separate test applied by HMRC, and it depends on the company's Corporation Tax position. A company may need to notify HMRC that it is dormant for Corporation Tax and may not need to submit further Corporation Tax Returns once HMRC confirms this. Filing accounts with Companies House does not automatically notify HMRC, so both authorities may need to be considered.

Does a dormant company still need a confirmation statement?

Yes, unless the company is exempt. A confirmation statement is a separate filing with Companies House that confirms the company's registered details, such as directors, shareholders and registered office. Dormant company accounts do not replace it. A dormant company generally needs to submit a confirmation statement at least once every twelve months and keep its information up to date.

Can you prepare dormant accounts for a company that has never traded?

Yes. A company that has never traded or that has not started business can still be dormant if it meets the applicable accounting definition. For example, a shelf company or a company incorporated for a future project may be dormant from day one. It may still need to file dormant accounts each year to keep its filing record in order.

What information is needed to prepare dormant company accounts?

Preparing dormant company accounts is typically simpler than full accounts, but we still need certain details. This includes the company name and registration number, the accounting period, confirmation of any transactions, and information about the directors and shareholders. If you have already filed in previous years, much of the information may be available from your current Companies House record. Our accountants can guide you through exactly what is needed.

What happens if dormant company accounts are filed late?

Late filing of dormant company accounts can still lead to penalties from Companies House. The amount of any penalty depends on how late the accounts are filed and the specific circumstances. Being dormant does not automatically protect a company from late-filing consequences. If your accounts are already overdue, the most important step is to bring the filing up to date as soon as possible. We can help you prepare and file what has been missed and consider whether any appeal is possible, based on the applicable rules.

Ready to Sort Your Dormant Company Accounts in Plymouth?

If you are a director of a dormant company in Plymouth, it can be difficult to keep track of exactly what needs to be filed, with separate requirements from Companies House and HMRC. Micro Entity Accounts specialises in supporting eligible dormant companies with their annual accounts and filing duties. We can help prepare the necessary dormant company accounts, advise on confirmation statements, and assist where Corporation Tax filing obligations still apply. With a straightforward process and clear communication, we make it easy for you to keep your company compliant. Get in touch to discuss your situation.