Dormant Company Accounts
Your dormant company obligations, handled correctly.
Your company is dormant — but Companies House and HMRC still expect filings on time. Missing them means automatic penalties, even with nothing to report. We handle the accounts, the corporation tax return, and the HMRC notifications for a fixed fee, with same-day replies and ACCA-qualified oversight throughout.
- Dormant accounts filed at Companies House before the deadline
- HMRC notified of dormant status — no unexpected tax demands
- Corporation tax return filed correctly, even when there is nothing to pay
- Penalties avoided without you needing to track the deadlines yourself
No long-term contract. If it is not working after the first filing period, you leave with everything submitted and nothing owed.
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Sound familiar?
Dormant does not mean nothing to file.
A lot of company directors assume that if no trading has happened, there is nothing to submit. That assumption leads to late filing penalties from Companies House and unwanted correspondence from HMRC. The accounts themselves are straightforward — but the deadlines still apply, the forms still need submitting, and the consequences for missing them are the same as for an active company.
- Penalties building up on a company that has not traded at all
- Unsure whether HMRC needs notifying and what form to use
- Deadlines missed because you thought there was nothing to file
What a handled dormant company looks like
Dormant accounts filed on time, HMRC notified correctly, and corporation tax return submitted where required. You stop monitoring deadlines you do not fully understand, and the penalties stop being a realistic risk.
- Accounts filed at Companies House before the automatic penalty kicks in
- HMRC dormant notification handled — no unexpected tax correspondence
- Deadlines tracked for you — no diary reminders, no last-minute scramble
- Fixed fee agreed upfront — no hourly billing, no surprises
What clients say about working with us
Owner-managed businesses across Greater Manchester and the UK — many dealing with exactly this kind of compliance requirement for the first time.
Excellent service! Hasan took over and sorted out my accounts with a swift and hassle free service. I would highly recommend for your accounting needs.
Hasan has been amazing and extremely helpful he has been very patient with me being new to running a business, he had given me some great advice and I will continue to use Edward Harris & Hasan
Everything your dormant company needs to stay compliant
One fixed fee covers the accounts, the filings, and the HMRC notifications — nothing left for you to track or chase.
Dormant Accounts Filed on Time
Your dormant company accounts are prepared and filed at Companies House within the statutory deadline. The filing confirms no significant transactions have occurred during the period, satisfying the legal requirement cleanly. Automatic penalties — currently starting at £150 — do not apply when the accounts arrive on time.
Included as standardHMRC Notification and CT600
HMRC needs to know your company is dormant, and in many cases a corporation tax return is still required even when there is nothing to pay. We handle the notification letter and file the CT600 where it applies. That removes the risk of HMRC issuing estimated tax assessments on a company you have not been trading through.
Included as standardDeadline Tracking and Reminders
Companies House and HMRC run on separate deadlines, and both apply to dormant companies. We track both and contact you in good time — so you are not monitoring two government portals on top of everything else. If your circumstances change and the company starts trading, we handle that transition without disruption.
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“Hasan at Edward Harris has been superb for us. He has organised our books, compiled documentation for HMRC and been proactive with advice. Best accountant I have used.”
Helpful Knowledge for New Business Owners
“We have been working with Hasan for almost a year. He’s been very helpful providing us with knowledge as new business owners. It’s great we can WhatsApp for general queries, making communication more efficient.”
Why directors choose us for dormant company compliance
There are several accountants who will file dormant accounts. These are the reasons clients tend to stay once they have found us.
Both Deadlines Tracked for You
Companies House and HMRC operate independently, with different filing windows. Missing either one — even for a company with no activity — results in penalties and correspondence. We track both deadlines and prompt you well in advance, so neither creeps up on you.
Questions Answered the Day You Ask
Dormant company queries are often simple but surprisingly hard to get a straight answer to: does this company need a CT600, when exactly is the accounts deadline, what counts as a significant transaction? You get a direct answer the same day, without being passed around or put on a waiting list.
Ready When the Company Starts Trading
Circumstances change. If your dormant company moves into active trading, the filing requirements change with it — bookkeeping, VAT registration monitoring, payroll, corporation tax. We already know the company, so that transition is handled without starting from scratch or finding a new accountant.
Up and running in four simple steps
Most dormant company clients are set up and their first filing underway within a few days of getting in touch.
Get in touch, no pressure
Call 0161 706 1523, email info@edwardharris.co.uk, or use the contact form and we will reply the same day. Tell us your company name and roughly what you need. The initial conversation is free and there is no obligation to proceed.
We review your position
We check the Companies House record, identify the filing deadlines, and confirm what HMRC requires. If there is a missed deadline or a penalty already in place, we flag it plainly and explain the options. No surprises once we start.
We handle the filings
You provide basic confirmation that the company has been dormant during the period — usually a short exchange by email. We prepare the accounts, file at Companies House, notify HMRC where needed, and submit the CT600 if required. Very little falls on you.
Compliance confirmed, done
You receive confirmation once everything has been accepted. The deadlines are logged for the next period and we contact you again in good time. Your dormant company stays compliant without occupying any more of your attention than it should.
“I had the pleasure of working with Hasan for our business’s financial needs, and I couldn’t be more satisfied. They provided exceptional service, demonstrating a deep understanding of accounting principles and tax regulations. Hasan is always prompt in responding to my inquiries and made complex financial concepts easy to understand. Their attention to detail and commitment to accuracy gave me great confidence in my financial decisions. I highly recommend them for anyone looking for a reliable and knowledgeable accountant”
Things people usually ask us first
Does a dormant company actually need to file anything with HMRC?
Yes, in most cases. Even if a company has traded previously and then gone dormant, a corporation tax return covering the final active period is usually required. After that, HMRC should be notified that the company is dormant so they stop expecting returns — but they need to be told explicitly. Assuming they already know is how directors end up with estimated tax assessments for a company they have not touched.
What does it cost to have dormant company accounts filed?
We charge a fixed fee agreed upfront before any work begins — no hourly rates, no bill at the end that surprises you. The fee covers preparation and filing of the dormant accounts at Companies House, HMRC notification, and the CT600 where required. If there is historic catch-up needed — missed filings or penalties already in place — we will confirm the cost of that separately before proceeding.
What if filings have already been missed and penalties have built up?
It happens fairly often. We will review the Companies House record, identify what is outstanding, and tell you plainly what needs filing and in what order. Late filing penalties from Companies House are fixed amounts and cannot usually be appealed on the grounds of not knowing — but getting everything up to date stops them accruing further. We handle the outstanding submissions and bring the record current.
Is there a long-term contract or minimum commitment?
No. For dormant company compliance, there is no ongoing contract required — we can work with you on a per-filing basis if that is all you need. If your company eventually starts trading and you want ongoing monthly support, that is available, but it is not a condition of using us now. You are not tied in.
What counts as a ‘significant accounting transaction’ that would make a company no longer dormant?
Companies House defines a dormant company as one that has had no significant accounting transactions during the period — meaning no entries that would appear in the accounts other than certain permitted items such as the payment of shares on formation. If the company has received any income, paid any expenses, or entered into any contracts during the year, it is likely no longer dormant. If you are unsure, tell us what happened during the period and we will confirm which category applies before filing anything.
Should I close the company down rather than keep it dormant?
That depends on why you are keeping it. Dormant companies are useful as holding vehicles, for protecting a company name, or when you plan to trade through them in the future. The annual filing cost is modest. Striking a company off via a DS01 is straightforward but irreversible, and there are tax implications if the company holds any assets. It is worth a short conversation before deciding — which you are welcome to have with us for free.
Stop tracking deadlines for a dormant company.
Fixed fee, same-day replies, ACCA-regulated. Your dormant accounts filed on time and HMRC kept informed — without it taking up any more of your attention than it should.