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Dormant Company Accounts in Stockport

At Micro Entity Accounts, we help eligible Stockport limited companies prepare dormant company accounts and meet their Companies House filing obligations. Whether your company has never traded, has stopped trading, or is being kept for future use, we provide professional, transparent support to keep your statutory reporting straightforward and accurate. Our experienced team ensures your accounts are filed correctly, with clear pricing and no hidden costs.

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£100+ Vat

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 a Stockport Company Submit Dormant Company Accounts?

A company may be considered dormant for Companies House purposes if it has had no significant accounting transactions during the relevant period. That means no income, expenditure, or other transactions that should be recorded in the company’s accounting records. However, dormancy is not simply the absence of trading or having no customers. Shareholder transactions, such as the issue of shares, can sometimes count as significant. Companies that have not started trading, have stopped trading, or are held as a property SPV or holding company may qualify, but each case depends on the company’s own circumstances and the applicable Companies House rules. It is important to note that being dormant for Companies House purposes does not automatically mean the company is dormant for HMRC purposes. You may still need to file dormant company accounts with Companies House and, depending on your Corporation Tax situation, you may also need to notify HMRC or file Corporation Tax Returns where required. We can help you understand which obligations apply.

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 annual accounts prepared for a company that is dormant for accounting purposes. They must meet the applicable Companies House requirements, and they are usually simpler than full statutory accounts because the company has had no significant accounting transactions. Preparing dormant company accounts is not the same as having no accounts at all — eligible companies still need to file the required form and documentation that Companies House expects.

My limited company has never traded — can it be dormant?

Yes, a company that has not yet started trading may be dormant if it has had no significant accounting transactions. However, simply having no sales or no customers is not enough to automatically classify a company as dormant. The company's formation, share issues, bank interest and other activities could all affect dormancy. A review of your company's specific records and circumstances is needed to confirm whether dormant company accounts are appropriate.

Does a dormant company still need to file a confirmation statement?

Generally, yes. A confirmation statement is a separate filing with Companies House from dormant company accounts. It keeps the company's registered office, directors, shareholders and other statutory information up to date. Dormant company status does not remove the need to file a confirmation statement, so you should continue to meet this obligation while the company remains on the register.

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

No, the two concepts are different. Companies House dormancy relates to whether a company has had significant accounting transactions and needs to file accounts in a simplified form. HMRC dormancy relates specifically to Corporation Tax. A company that is dormant for Companies House purposes might still need to notify HMRC of its dormancy or continue to file Corporation Tax Returns in certain circumstances. Filing dormant accounts with Companies House does not automatically tell HMRC that the company is dormant for tax purposes.

Can an eligible dormant company use micro-entity accounts?

Some dormant companies may also qualify as micro-entities under the Companies Act, which means they could use the micro-entity reporting framework if they meet the relevant size criteria. However, not every dormant company is automatically a micro-entity, and the two statuses are not the same. Eligibility depends on the company's legal structure, turnover, balance sheet total, number of employees and accounting period. We can review your circumstances and help you prepare accounts under the appropriate reporting framework.

What are the risks of filing dormant company accounts late?

If a dormant company fails to file its accounts by the statutory deadline, Companies House may issue a late-filing penalty. The penalty amount depends on how late the accounts are filed and can apply even if the company had no activity. Penalties are not automatically waived for dormant companies, although an appeal may be possible in certain circumstances. Filing the outstanding accounts as soon as possible is essential, as paying a penalty does not remove the need to file.

Can you prepare dormant company accounts for a company that stopped trading in Stockport?

Yes. If your Stockport-based limited company has ceased trading and now qualifies as dormant, we can help prepare dormant company accounts and file them with Companies House. We can also advise on the distinction between Companies House filing and HMRC reporting, including whether you need to notify HMRC about the dormancy or file a final Corporation Tax Return for the period up to cessation.

Simplify Your Dormant Company Accounts in Stockport

Directors of dormant companies often worry about whether they have missed a filing or whether their obligations have really ceased. At Micro Entity Accounts, we take the uncertainty out of dormant company accounts and Companies House compliance. We can prepare and file the accounts you need, help with confirmation statements where required, and advise on the distinction between Companies House dormancy and Corporation Tax obligations with HMRC. Our team is on hand to review your company’s position and explain exactly what is needed — no jargon, no hidden extras. Contact us to discuss your Stockport dormant company’s accounts.