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Make Filing Your Dormant Company Accounts simple

If your company isn’t currently trading, you may be eligible to file dormant company accounts – simplified annual accounts available only to businesses that qualify for audit exemption.

Instead of dealing with the hassle of preparing and submitting these yourself, let Formations Wise take care of the process for you. We’ll prepare and file your dormant accounts accurately and on time, ensuring you stay compliant with Companies House requirements and avoid unnecessary stress or late filing penalties.

Our professional Dormant Company Accounts Filing Service starts from just £49.99, giving you peace of mind that your business remains in good standing while you focus on what matters most.

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Designed for companies limited by shares or by guarantee, this service includes the full preparation and filing of your Dormant Company Accounts. It’s a simple and compliant way to keep your company record up to date.

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For Limited by Shares and Limited by Guarantee companies, we’ll prepare and file the confirmation statement and dormant company accounts if your company has never traded. Includes Companies House fee

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What are dormant company accounts?

Dormant company accounts are a streamlined set of annual accounts that, in most cases, comprise a short balance sheet showing the company’s share capital and other required captions. They are available only to companies that qualify as dormant for Companies House purposes and are exempt from audit.

If your company is not trading and has had no significant accounting transactions since incorporation (or since the last accounts were filed), it will generally be treated as dormant. Using the dormant filing route can reduce cost and preparation time because full statutory accounts are not required.

Even while dormant, you must still meet two annual obligations: file your company accounts within nine months of the accounting reference date (ARD) and submit a confirmation statement every year. Missing either deadline can lead to penalties and, in serious cases, action against the company and its officers.

Information we need to file dormant company accounts

To prepare and submit your dormant accounts accurately, please have the following to hand:

  • Company name and company number
  • Accounting reference date (ARD)
  • WebFiling authentication code (Companies House)
  • Name of at least one director (as recorded at Companies House)
  • Confirmation of trading status (that the company has had no significant transactions)
  • Bank statement (if a bank account exists) to verify no in-year transactions other than permitted items (e.g., filing fees)

Note: The confirmation statement is a separate annual filing that confirms your company’s key details (registered office, directors, shareholders, PSCs, and share capital). We can prepare and file this alongside your dormant accounts if required.

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This service is renewable on an annual basis at a cost of £49.99 +VAT.

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The Importance of Filing Your Dormant Accounts on Time

Both Companies House and HMRC enforce strict filing deadlines for annual accounts and confirmation statements. Missing these deadlines can result in automatic penalties that increase the longer the delay continues.

For private limited companies, the late filing penalties currently stand as follows:

  • Up to 1 month late: £150
  • 1–3 months late: £375
  • 3–6 months late: £750
  • Over 6 months late: £1,500

If your accounts are filed late two years in succession, the penalty amount is doubled.

The most reliable way to avoid these penalties is to ensure your accounts are filed accurately and on time. At Formations Wise, our experienced team manages the entire dormant filing process for you – preparing and submitting your accounts promptly and ensuring full compliance with Companies House requirements.

In some cases, you may also choose to:

  • Dissolve the company if it’s no longer needed, which removes the obligation to file accounts; or
  • Appeal a penalty if there are valid grounds, although successful appeals are rare.

Please note: Dormant company accounts are separate from the Confirmation Statement (formerly known as the Annual Return). The confirmation statement is a yearly record of your company’s registered details not its financials. Both documents must be filed with Companies House each year. If you’re unsure which filing is currently due, contact our team and we’ll check for you.

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If you are setting up a new limited company, you should choose to add optional extras that include our Dormant Company Service. Accounts are not to be confused with the Confirmation Statement (previously known as Annual Returns). 

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If you have already registered a limited company, you can create an account on our website and import your company by providing your company registration number and authentication code. You will then be able to purchase our Dormant Companies Accounts Service and we will notify Companies House of the change of address.

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A dormant company, for the purposes of Companies House, is a registered business that has carried out no significant accounting transactions during a given financial period. If your company meets this condition, it is classed as dormant and may be eligible to file dormant company accounts instead of full statutory accounts.

It’s important to note that Companies House and HMRC define dormancy differently. Companies House uses the significant accounting transaction test – meaning the company hasn’t recorded transactions such as sales, purchases, or other income. HMRC, however, generally regards a company as dormant when it is not trading or carrying on business activity that generates taxable income.

Understanding these definitions ensures that you meet both authorities’ requirements and avoid filing the wrong type of accounts. If you’re unsure whether your company qualifies as dormant, our team can confirm your status and advise on the correct filing process.

In UK company law, a significant accounting transaction refers to any financial activity that must be recorded in a company’s accounting records. This typically includes everyday business dealings such as:

  • Paying a supplier invoice
  • Receiving interest on a business bank account
  • Any other transaction involving money or assets

The size or value of the transaction does not matter if it has a financial impact on the business, it is considered significant.

What does not count as a significant accounting transaction?

There are only three exceptions where a transaction will not be treated as significant:

  1. Payments for shares on incorporation (i.e. when the initial shareholders subscribe for shares when the company is formed)
  2. Statutory filing fees paid to Companies House (such as the cost of filing a confirmation statement or changing the company name)
  3. Late filing penalties charged by Companies House

These items are specifically excluded under Companies House rules and do not affect a company’s dormant status.

Why does this matter?

If a limited company has no significant accounting transactions during a financial year other than the excluded items above – it will generally qualify as a dormant company and can file dormant accounts instead of full statutory accounts.

This can reduce both compliance workload and accounting costs until the company becomes fully active.

Only companies that are considered dormant for Companies House purposes are eligible to file dormant accounts. A company is treated as dormant if it has no significant accounting transactions during its financial year.

This means the company has not carried out any trading activity or financial transactions that must be recorded in its accounting records other than those specifically excluded by Companies House (such as initial share payments, statutory filing fees, or late filing penalties).

Dormant company accounts are typically used by businesses that are not yet trading, are temporarily inactive, or are holding a company structure or asset for future use.

To prepare and submit your dormant company accounts, we will require a few essential details:

  • Your company name
  • Company registration number (CRN)
  • Companies House authentication code

We will also ask you to complete a short online questionnaire. This helps us confirm that your company is eligible to file dormant accounts and ensures the information submitted is accurate.

The questionnaire will typically ask you to confirm:

  • That your company has had no significant accounting transactions
  • Whether any share capital has been paid up
  • The name of the director(s) who will approve and sign the accounts

Providing this information allows us to take care of the filing process quickly and correctly, keeping your company compliant with Companies House requirements.

Yes. You do not need to have formed your company through Formations Wise to use our Dormant Company Accounts Service. We can support any UK limited company, regardless of how or where it was originally registered.

Submitting your dormant company accounts on time is a legal requirement under the Companies Act 2006. Failure to do so can lead to immediate financial penalties, damage to your company’s standing with Companies House, and potential enforcement action against directors.

For private limited companies, the current late filing penalties are:

  • Up to 1 month late: £150
  • 1–3 months late: £375
  • 3–6 months late: £750
  • More than 6 months late: £1,500

If your company files its accounts late in two consecutive financial years, the penalty doubles automatically. Directors who repeatedly fail to meet filing obligations can also face personal prosecution or disqualification for neglecting statutory duties.

Late filings don’t just carry financial consequences — they can also harm your business reputation, affect credit ratings, and create red flags for potential investors, lenders, and partners. Filing on time demonstrates good corporate governance and helps maintain your company’s credibility on the public record.

At Formations Wise, we help prevent these issues by preparing and submitting your dormant accounts well before the deadline. Our systems track due dates and ensure accuracy in every submission, providing you with total peace of mind.

Please note: To guarantee timely processing, we require that dormant account filing orders be submitted at least three working days before the Companies House deadline. We cannot accept responsibility for penalties incurred if information or payment is received later than this period.

No. Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs) are not permitted to file dormant company accounts with Companies House. This is because LLPs are treated differently from limited companies under UK legislation, and must meet separate accounting and filing requirements.

Even if an LLP has ceased trading or has had no activity during its financial year, it is still required to prepare and file full annual accounts and an annual confirmation statement, in accordance with the Limited Liability Partnerships Act 2000 and Companies House rules.

Only UK limited companies that meet the strict criteria for dormancy including no significant accounting transactions are eligible to file dormant accounts.

For the latest filing obligations for LLPs, you should review official guidance on the UK Government’s website or speak with a qualified accountant.

We offer two service levels depending on your deadline and filing requirements:

  • Express Service: Preparation and filing within 24 hours (1 working day), once all required information has been received.
  • Standard Service: Preparation and filing within up to 3 working days, subject to timely receipt of the necessary information.

To help ensure your accounts are filed before the deadline, we recommend placing your order at least 5 working days prior to the Companies House due date.

Please note: We cannot accept liability for any late filing penalties or fines if your order or required details are not provided in good time for us to complete the filing.

All UK companies must file accounts with Companies House at least once every 12 months. This applies whether the business is actively trading or classified as dormant. Missing a filing deadline can result in automatic financial penalties, which increase the longer accounts remain overdue.

To help you stay compliant year after year, our Dormant Company Accounts Service is renewable annually for £49.99 + VAT. By renewing your service, we can remind you of your upcoming deadline and take care of the preparation and submission process on your behalf.

For further information on statutory filing obligations, you can refer to official guidance available on the UK Government website. Maintaining good compliance ensures your company record remains in good standing and avoids unnecessary penalties.

If you have no plans to restart trading, company dissolution may be a more suitable and cost-effective option than continuing to file dormant accounts each year. Dissolving the company removes your obligation to submit annual accounts and confirmation statements, helping you avoid ongoing compliance costs and deadlines.

Yes – we can assist you with the full limited company dissolution process. Our team will prepare and file all required documentation with Companies House, providing a straightforward and completely hands-off service for you.

If you are unsure whether dissolution or maintaining dormant status is the better route, we recommend reviewing the official criteria on the UK Government website or speaking with a qualified accountant for tailored advice.

What’s the difference between a dormant and a non-trading company?

Although the terms are sometimes used interchangeably, dormant and non-trading companies are treated differently for compliance purposes:

  • Dormant company: Has had no significant accounting transactions during the financial year. This status typically allows the company to file dormant accounts with Companies House.
  • Non-trading company: Is not currently carrying on business activities but may still incur minor financial transactions such as bank charges, professional fees, or paying for essential services. These transactions usually mean the company must file full statutory accounts instead of dormant accounts.

If you are uncertain which category your company falls into, it is important to confirm before filing to avoid incorrect submissions or potential penalties.

Learn more about the difference between dormant and non-trading companies

Yes, a dormant company can keep a bank account open, but it should not have any significant accounting transactions. Routine bank charges or interest received will usually make the company active for accounts purposes, meaning dormant accounts cannot be filed.

Yes. All UK companies, including those that are dormant, must file a confirmation statement at least once every 12 months to keep the company’s information up to date on the Companies House register.

If a dormant company begins trading or carries out any significant accounting transactions, it will immediately become active for Companies House purposes. It will then be required to file full statutory accounts and meet all trading company compliance requirements.

Yes. A company can switch between active and dormant status more than once. However, each time the company becomes active, it must meet all filing obligations for the period it traded before resuming dormant status.

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