Dormant Company Accounts - Filed with Companies House & HMRC for £79.99

£79.99

We prepare and submit your dormant company accounts to both Companies House and HMRC for £79.99. Keep your company compliant and on the register without the admin.

Dormant company accounts filed with Companies House and “Nil” accounts filed to HMRC.

This service is only available for directors who are resident in the U.K.

Each year, accounts must be filed at Companies House irrespective of whether your company has traded. Failure to do so will result in automatic penalties being imposed of £150 per month or part month that they are overdue.

Unless you have registered as a dormant company through your SIC code, you are also required to submit a corporation tax return to HMRC or they too will impose automatic penalties.

If your company has not traded, we are able to submit both sets of accounts to these authorities, known as “dormant Accounts” and a “Nil” Corporation tax returns.

This ensures that your company remains compliant at all times.

Filing of dormant accounts with us includes renewal of registered office address for your company, directors service address and forwarding of official correspondence for 1 year. (Value £9.99)

For more information, please read 99p Company Formations first year compliance guide.

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I declare that my company has not traded during the period concerned, and is entitled to file non-trading (Dormant) company accounts with companies house and HMRC.
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Dormant Company Service

Discover what a dormant company is, the filing obligations involved and what is included in our service.

What Is a Dormant Company?

A dormant company is one that has had no significant accounting transactions during its financial year. This means no money has gone in or out of the company, apart from shares taken on incorporation and the annual Companies House filing fee.

Companies House and HMRC have slightly different definitions of dormancy. For Companies House purposes, a company is dormant if it has had no significant accounting transactions. For HMRC, a company is dormant if it is not active for Corporation Tax purposes, meaning it has no income, no chargeable gains, and is not carrying on a business.

There are several common reasons for keeping a dormant company. You might be protecting a company name for future use, holding the company in reserve before starting to trade, pausing a seasonal business, or using it as a holding vehicle. Whatever the reason, the company still has legal obligations.

Filing Requirements for Dormant Companies

A dormant company must still meet its Companies House filing obligations. This means submitting annual accounts (in the simplified dormant company format) and a confirmation statement every year. The deadlines are the same as for active companies, accounts must be filed within 9 months of the accounting reference date, and the confirmation statement is due every 12 months.

On the HMRC side, you should notify HMRC that your company is dormant so they do not chase you for Corporation Tax returns. If HMRC still considers your company active, you may need to file a CT600 return showing nil figures. Our service handles both the Companies House and HMRC submissions.

Dormant accounts use a simplified format. There is no requirement for a full profit and loss account or detailed balance sheet. However, the accounts must still be filed on time, late filing penalties apply to dormant companies just as they do to active ones.

Common Mistakes with Dormant Companies

The most frequent mistake directors make is assuming that a dormant company has no filing obligations. It does. Companies House will begin strike-off proceedings if you fail to file accounts or confirmation statements, regardless of whether the company is trading.

Another common error is failing to notify HMRC when the company becomes dormant. If HMRC still has you recorded as active, they will expect Corporation Tax returns and may issue penalties for non-filing.

Be careful about transactions that take your company out of dormant status. Receiving a bank interest payment, paying an invoice, or transferring money through the company account can all count as significant transactions. If any of these happen, you may need to file full (non-dormant) accounts instead.

From November 2025, directors of dormant companies must also complete identity verification with Companies House. This is a new requirement under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act and applies to all directors, not just those of active companies.

What's Included in Our £79.99 Dormant Company Service

Our dormant company accounts service covers preparation of the dormant company accounts in the correct format, electronic submission to Companies House, and notification to HMRC. The work is reviewed by Walton Accountancy to ensure accuracy.

If you also need a confirmation statement filed, consider our combined Dormant Company & Confirmation Statement package for £119.99, which covers both filings plus registered office address renewal.

Dormant Company FAQ

Quick answers about dormant company filings and compliance.

Yes. All companies on the Companies House register must file annual accounts, including dormant companies. The format is simplified but the obligation is mandatory.
A company is dormant if it has had no significant accounting transactions during the financial year. Shares taken on incorporation and Companies House filing fees do not count as significant transactions.
You should notify HMRC that your company is dormant. If they accept the dormant status, you will not need to file annual CT600 returns. Our service includes HMRC notification.
Yes, but be cautious. If money moves through the account (other than Companies House fees), the company may no longer qualify as dormant. Some directors keep the account open but inactive.
Stop all trading activity and ensure no significant transactions go through the company. Notify HMRC that the company is dormant. Continue to file dormant accounts and confirmation statements with Companies House.