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Dormant Company Accounts

Dormant company accounts, filed properly

A dormant company still has filings: dormant accounts at Companies House every year, a confirmation statement, and HMRC kept informed. We handle the lot from £300+VAT — so a company you’re not using never earns you a penalty.

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Tell us about your company and we’ll confirm what needs filing — and quote up front.

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    Dormant doesn’t mean forgotten

    A company is dormant when it has no significant accounting transactions — maybe you’re protecting a name, holding a company for later, or pausing between ventures. But Companies House still expects dormant accounts every year and a confirmation statement, and HMRC still needs to know the company is dormant for Corporation Tax. The penalties for missing a dormant filing are the same as for a trading one.

    We prepare and file it all, remind you before every deadline, and warn you before anything would accidentally end your dormancy. New to the topic? Our dormant company guide explains the basics in plain English.

    • Dormant accounts filedPrepared and submitted to Companies House on time, every year.
    • Confirmation statement handledFiled when due (Companies House charges its £50 fee on top).
    • HMRC dormancy kept rightHMRC told the company is dormant so no CT return chases you.
    • Dormancy protectedStraight advice on what would break dormancy before you do it.
    How it works

    Set it up once, stay compliant every year

    1. Tell us about the company

    A quick review of the company’s history and position. We’ll confirm it genuinely qualifies as dormant — and quote you up front.

    2. We file what’s due

    Dormant accounts to Companies House, the confirmation statement when it falls due, and HMRC notified the company is dormant for Corporation Tax.

    3. We watch the deadlines

    Every filing date tracked year after year. You hear from us before anything is due — not from Companies House after it wasn’t.

    Dormancy protected

    Thinking of running a transaction through the company? Ask first — we’ll tell you whether it would end dormancy and what that means.

    Restarting later

    When the company comes back to life, we move you onto our full monthly service and set everything up properly for trading.

    Or closing down

    If the company has served its purpose, our closure service strikes it off cleanly instead of filing dormant accounts forever.

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    Pricing

    Simple pricing for a simple situation

    Dormant company filing service

    • Dormant accounts prepared & filed
    • Confirmation statement filed
    • HMRC dormancy notification
    • Deadline monitoring & reminders
    • Advice on protecting dormancy

    The exact price depends on your company’s situation and is agreed up front before any work starts. The £50 Companies House confirmation statement fee is paid by your company on top.

    from £300+VAT
    quoted for your situation · agreed up front
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    Questions

    Dormant company FAQs

    What is a dormant company?
    For Companies House, a company is dormant when it has no ‘significant accounting transactions’ during its financial year. A few things don’t count — the Companies House confirmation statement fee and payment for the initial shares, for example. Dormant is useful for protecting a company name, holding a company for future use, or pausing trading without closing down.
    Does a dormant company still have to file accounts?
    Yes. Even a company that has never traded must file dormant accounts with Companies House every year and a confirmation statement (Companies House charges its own £50 online filing fee for that). Miss the accounts deadline and late filing penalties apply exactly as they would for a trading company.
    Do I need to tell HMRC my company is dormant?
    Yes — HMRC needs to know the company is dormant for Corporation Tax, otherwise it will still expect Corporation Tax returns. We handle that notification as part of the service.
    What would make my company stop being dormant?
    Any significant accounting transaction — trading income, paying wages, most bank interest or charges — usually ends dormancy, and the company then needs full accounts. If you’re unsure whether something would break dormancy, ask us before doing it; that conversation is far cheaper than the wrong filing.
    What does the dormant filing service cost?
    From £300+VAT. The exact price depends on your company’s situation and is agreed up front before any work starts. The £50 Companies House confirmation statement fee is paid by your company on top. See all pricing →
    What if I want to start trading again — or close the company?
    Both are straightforward from dormancy. If you restart trading we’ll move you onto our full monthly accounting service and set everything up properly. If the company has served its purpose, we can close it down cleanly instead.

    Keep your dormant company compliant

    Tell us about the company and we’ll confirm what needs filing, quote up front, and take every deadline off your plate.

    Get in touch Call 020 3637 9939