When can my company file dormant accounts?

Your company can file dormant accounts if it has had no significant accounting transactions during the financial year. This typically applies to companies that have been set up but have not yet started trading, or companies that have ceased trading and have no ongoing transactions. Filing dormant accounts is simpler and often more cost-effective than full annual accounts.

What is the filing deadline for dormant accounts?

Dormant accounts must be filed with Companies House within 9 months of the end of your company's financial year. For a company with a standard financial year end of 31 March, the filing deadline would be 31 December. Late filing can result in penalties and may lead to your company being struck off the register.

What is the difference between dormant accounts and full accounts?

Dormant accounts are a shortened form that can be filed when a company has had no significant accounting transactions. They do not include a profit and loss account or director's report, as there are no trading activities to report. Full accounts are required when a company has had significant accounting transactions during the period.

What happens if I don't file my dormant accounts?

Failure to file accounts with Companies House by the due date can result in automatic penalties (which increase with how late the filing is), and continued failure may lead to your company being struck off the register. It is important to file on time even when your company is dormant.

Dormant Company Accounts

What are dormant company accounts?

Dormant company accounts are a simplified filing option for UK companies that have had no significant accounting transactions during their financial year. Instead of preparing full annual accounts, dormant companies can file dormant accounts with Companies House. This is common for companies that have not yet started trading, hold assets only, or have ceased trading with no ongoing activity. Filing HQ files your dormant accounts directly with Companies House on your behalf.

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Step 1: Confirm eligibility

We'll confirm that your company qualifies as dormant – i.e. it has had no significant accounting transactions during the financial year. Permitted transactions (such as share capital fees or late filing penalties) do not affect dormant status.

Step 2: File directly with Companies House

We file your dormant company accounts directly with Companies House on your behalf via their online system—no paper forms or separate balance sheet documents. We submit within the statutory deadline and you'll receive confirmation once the filing has been accepted.

Step 3: Confirmation

Once submitted, you'll receive confirmation that your dormant accounts have been accepted by Companies House, keeping your company in good standing.

Why Choose Filing HQ for Dormant Company Accounts?

Direct filing: We file your dormant accounts directly with Companies House via their online system, so your submission is accepted first time.
Deadline awareness: We help you file within the 9-month deadline after your financial year end, avoiding late filing penalties and strike-off risk.
Simple process: No need to deal with full accounts – we handle the dormant accounts process from start to submission.
Compliance: Keep your company in good standing with Companies House and avoid unnecessary penalties or strike-off.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are dormant company accounts?: Dormant company accounts are a simplified set of accounts that can be filed with Companies House when a company has had no significant accounting transactions during the financial year. A company is considered dormant if it has had no "significant accounting transactions" – essentially no entries in its accounting records other than certain permitted transactions such as fees for share capital, penalties for late filing, and similar.
When can my company file dormant accounts?: Your company can file dormant accounts if it has had no significant accounting transactions during the financial year. This typically applies to companies that have been set up but have not yet started trading, or companies that have ceased trading and have no ongoing transactions. Filing dormant accounts is simpler and often more cost-effective than full annual accounts.
What is the filing deadline for dormant accounts?: Dormant accounts must be filed with Companies House within 9 months of the end of your company's financial year. For a company with a standard financial year end of 31 March, the filing deadline would be 31 December. Late filing can result in penalties and may lead to your company being struck off the register.
What is the difference between dormant accounts and full accounts?: Dormant accounts are a shortened form that can be filed when a company has had no significant accounting transactions. They do not include a profit and loss account or director's report, as there are no trading activities to report. Full accounts are required when a company has had significant accounting transactions during the period.
What happens if I don't file my dormant accounts?: Failure to file accounts with Companies House by the due date can result in automatic penalties (which increase with how late the filing is), and continued failure may lead to your company being struck off the register. It is important to file on time even when your company is dormant.

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