Dormant Company Accounts
Your dormant company, kept compliant. Without the guesswork.
A dormant company still has filing obligations, and missing them means late penalties from Companies House regardless of whether the business has traded. We prepare and file dormant accounts, nil CT600 returns, and confirmation statements accurately and on time. Fixed fee, same-day replies, and over 20 years of company compliance experience.
- Dormant accounts filed on time, every year, without chasing
- Confirmation statements handled so deadlines are never missed
- Clear guidance on whether your company genuinely qualifies as dormant
- Straightforward advice if the company needs to become active again
No long-term contract. If it is not working after three months, you leave with clean records and nothing owed.
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What our clients say
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Prompt, professional, easy to understand
“Communication is always prompt, professional, and easy to understand, which makes dealing with finances far less stressful.”
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Good quality results at a reasonable price
“Stuart is a thorough efficient worker who produces good quality results at a reasonable price.”
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Holds your hand and advises throughout
“Stuart holds your hand and advises throughout”
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Takes the time to explain things clearly
“They take the time to explain things.”
Sound familiar?
Still not sure what a dormant company actually needs to file?
Most directors assume a dormant company means nothing to do. In practice, Companies House still expects accounts and a confirmation statement every year, and HMRC may require a CT600 nil return. Miss a deadline and the penalties arrive regardless of whether a single transaction occurred. It is an easy thing to let slip.
- Filing deadlines quietly passing because nothing is trading and it slipped the radar
- Uncertainty about whether your company truly qualifies as dormant under HMRC rules
- No clear picture of what happens to the company when you want to start trading again
What a well-managed dormant company looks like
Filing obligations monitored, submissions made on time, and a clear record maintained at Companies House and HMRC. You know exactly where the company stands, and when the time comes to reactivate it, that process is straightforward.
- All deadlines tracked and filings submitted before Companies House chases you
- Dormant status confirmed against HMRC criteria so you are not filing incorrectly
- A clear path mapped out for reactivating the company when you are ready
- Fixed, upfront fee covering the full compliance scope, with no surprise additions
What directors say about working with us
Directors across Hampshire and the wider UK trust us to keep their companies compliant without fuss. Here is what a couple of them have said.
Stuart is a thorough efficient worker who produces good quality results at a reasonable price.
Very clear and gives excellent clarity on all situations when I am in doubt. Communication is always prompt, professional, and easy to understand, which makes dealing with finances far less stressful. They take the time to explain things.
What the dormant company service covers
A fixed-fee service covering the full annual compliance obligation for dormant limited companies, with clear communication at every step.
Dormant Accounts Preparation and Filing
We prepare abbreviated dormant accounts in the correct format and file them with Companies House before the deadline. Directors do not need to produce figures or understand the filing format themselves — that is handled.
Included as standardConfirmation Statement and CT600
The annual confirmation statement keeps Companies House records current, and where HMRC requires a CT600 nil return, that is prepared and submitted too. Both obligations are covered, so nothing is left outstanding.
Included as standardReactivation Planning and Advice
If you intend to start trading at some point, we will walk through what changes when the company becomes active — bookkeeping, VAT registration thresholds, payroll, and any catch-up required. You will not be left to work that out alone.
Available on requestClients who came to us and stayed
We work with sole traders, limited company directors, and property investors. The common thread is that they wanted clear, reliable advice without having to chase for it.
Finances Made Far Less Stressful
“Very clear and gives excellent clarity on all situations when I am in doubt. Communication is always prompt, professional, and easy to understand, which makes dealing with finances far less stressful. They take the time to explain things.”
Good Quality Results, Reasonable Price
“Stuart is a thorough efficient worker who produces good quality results at a reasonable price.”
Advises and Guides Throughout the Process
“I’m so grateful for the help received with my small cleaning business. Stuart holds your hand and advises throughout!”
Why directors choose us for dormant company compliance
There are plenty of accountants who will file dormant accounts. Fewer will tell you clearly what you actually need, why it matters, and what comes next.
Deadlines tracked without being asked
Companies House filing deadlines are logged and managed from the moment you become a client. You will not receive a reminder from us three days before the due date expecting you to provide information at short notice. The process starts early enough that there is no scramble.
Clarity on whether dormant status is correct
A company is dormant by HMRC’s definition when it has had no significant accounting transactions. That is a specific test, and not every director applies it correctly. We check your position before filing, so the accounts accurately reflect the company’s status and you are not inadvertently filing incorrectly.
Fixed fee, no hidden additions
Dormant company compliance is quoted at a fixed annual fee covering accounts preparation, Companies House filing, and the confirmation statement. If a CT600 nil return is also required, that is included in the quote. You will not receive an invoice with extras you were not expecting.
Up and running in four straightforward steps
Most clients are onboarded within a few days of their initial call. The process is designed to be as low-effort on your side as possible.
A brief discovery call
We start with a short, no-obligation conversation to understand your company’s situation — when it was incorporated, whether it has ever traded, and what filings may already be outstanding. It takes around 15 minutes.
A clear, fixed-fee proposal
You receive a written proposal covering exactly what is included and what it costs. No ambiguity about scope. If there are any overdue filings that need catching up, those are costed separately and clearly.
We prepare and file everything
Once instructed, we handle the accounts preparation, Companies House submission, confirmation statement, and HMRC correspondence. You do not need to produce figures or navigate the filing portals yourself.
Compliant, and clear on next steps
Your company is up to date at Companies House and HMRC, and you know exactly when the next filing is due. If your plans for the company change, you already have an accountant who knows its history and can move quickly.
“I’m so grateful for the help received with my small cleaning business. Stuart holds your hand and advises throughout!”
Common questions about dormant company accounts
My company has done nothing this year — do I really still need to file accounts?
Yes. Companies House requires dormant accounts to be filed every year regardless of trading activity, and a confirmation statement is also due annually. HMRC may require a CT600 nil return depending on your circumstances. Ignoring these obligations because the company is inactive does not prevent penalties — it just delays them.
What does it cost to have dormant accounts prepared and filed?
We charge a fixed annual fee that covers preparation of the dormant accounts, the Companies House filing, and the confirmation statement. If a CT600 nil return is also needed, that is included in the same quote. If there are overdue filings from prior years, the catch-up cost is quoted separately before any work starts.
My company has missed a filing deadline — can you still help?
Yes. Late filings are more common than most directors realise, and Companies House does accept them after the deadline, though penalties may already have accrued. We will establish exactly what is outstanding, file everything in the correct order, and advise on whether any penalty can be appealed. It is manageable.
Is there a long-term contract if I just need dormant accounts filed once?
There is no lock-in. Many clients come to us for a single year’s dormant accounts and then decide to stay because the process was straightforward. If you only need one set of accounts filed, that is fine. You are billed for the work done, and there is nothing further owed.
What happens if my company starts trading again mid-year?
The company ceases to be dormant from the point of the first significant accounting transaction, and different filing obligations apply from that date. We would advise you at the point of reactivation on bookkeeping setup, VAT registration thresholds, payroll if relevant, and the year-end accounts approach for a period covering both dormant and trading activity.
Can I keep the company dormant indefinitely, or is there a point where it makes more sense to close it?
There is no time limit on keeping a company dormant, and some directors maintain dormant companies for years as holding vehicles or to protect a name. That said, there is an annual compliance cost, and if the company is unlikely to be used, striking it off may be the simpler option. We can walk through both routes and the tax and administrative implications of each.
Get your dormant company back on track. Without the stress.
A short call is all it takes to establish what is outstanding and what needs filing. Fixed fee, no lock-in, and a response the same working day.