This package is a good fit if...
- No trading, income, or spending, aside from CH filing fees
- Applies whether previously traded or not, just needs opening balances
← All fixed-price servicesANNUAL ACCOUNTS
Dormant company accounts
Simple, compliant accounts for a company that has not traded.
Vetted UK expert Scope checked before work starts Filing receipt where applicable
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Fixed pricing works when the job is clearly defined. Use these checks before paying.
Ask for a custom quote if...
- ×The Companies House confirmation statement (separate £50 CH fee, filed separately)
- ×HMRC dormancy notification
- ×Preparation for a period in which the company actually traded
CLEAR FROM THE START
What is included
One defined service, one clear price and no surprise additions.
Preparation of dormant company accounts (balance sheet and required notes)
Online filing with Companies House
BEFORE WE BEGIN
What we will need from you
Having these details ready helps your expert begin without delay.
- Company name, number and authentication code
- Accounting period dates
- Date the company became dormant, if it traded previously
- Confirmation of all transactions during the year
- Closing share capital and unpaid share information
- Previous accounts, where available
A finished outcome, not just activity.
- Prepared dormant statutory accounts
- Companies House submission
- Digital filing receipt
Know exactly what happens next.
- ✓Confirm every transaction in the accounting period
- ✓Your expert verifies dormant eligibility
- ✓You approve the prepared accounts
- ✓We file them and send your receipt
Turnaround starts once the required information is complete and the standard scope is confirmed.
DORMANCY CHECK
Does your company qualify as dormant?
No sales does not always mean dormant. Use this quick check before choosing the package.
0significant transactionsThe core dormancy test
✓USUALLY DORMANT
Nothing moved
The company had no significant accounting transactions during the year.
- No sales or purchases
- No wages or bank interest
- No business expenses
!COMMON TRAPS
Small payments still count
A tiny transaction can make dormant accounts unsuitable.
- Bank charges
- Software subscriptions
- Insurance or professional fees
↗IF TRADING STARTED
Use active accounts
If activity began during the year, the whole period normally needs active company accounts.
- Accounts plus CT600
- Bookkeeping may be needed
- Tell HMRC the company is active
Good to knowKeeping the company for later? File dormant accounts. No longer need it? Dissolution may be the better route.
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HELPFUL INFORMATION
Understand dormant company accounts before you buy.
Plain-English guidance for customers who want more detail. The package scope and price shown above remain the commercial terms for this service.
Quick rule
If the company had no significant accounting transaction in the financial year, dormant accounts may be appropriate.
- A company can still be active with no sales at all if it paid expenses, received bank interest, bought equipment, paid a director, incurred professional fees, or moved money through its bank account
- Two specific things are disregarded and won't break dormancy: payment for shares taken by subscribers on incorporation, and fees or penalties paid directly to the Companies House registrar
- Everything else - even a £1 bank charge or refund - counts as a significant transaction and ends dormancy
Simple test: if there was a significant accounting transaction, the company is not dormant for that period.
EXPERTS YOU CAN TRUST
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Experlu experts go through identity, qualification and experience checks before serving customers. Quality is monitored through ongoing customer feedback.
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Clear scope. No surprise bills.
If your job falls outside the stated scope, we will explain why and agree a new quote before work starts.
What actually counts as dormant?+
The company must have had no significant accounting transactions in the financial year. No turnover alone is not enough if it paid costs, received interest or otherwise used its bank account.
Can a dormant company have a bank account?+
It can have an account, but transactions such as charges or interest may mean it is not dormant for accounts purposes.
Does this include a Corporation Tax return?+
No. Genuinely dormant companies do not normally need a routine CT600, but HMRC may still issue a notice that must be addressed separately.
What if you discover the company traded?+
We will stop, explain why dormant accounts are unsuitable and offer a custom or active accounts quote before any additional work begins.
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