Dormant Company Accounts Filed on Time for UK Companies That Are Not Trading
Your company is dormant, but your filing obligations are not. Companies House still requires annual accounts and a confirmation statement every year. ABM Chartered Accountants keeps your dormant company compliant with all the correct filings submitted on time so it stays active and protected.
Dormant Company Filings Handled Without the Hassle
A dormant company has had no significant accounting transactions during the financial year. It is not trading, but it still exists on the Companies House register and must meet its filing obligations. ABM Chartered Accountants prepares and files your dormant accounts, submits your confirmation statement, and makes sure your company remains in good standing.
Our ICAEW and ACCA qualified accountants prepare your dormant accounts in the simplified format permitted by Companies House, file them digitally before the deadline, submit your annual confirmation statement, notify HMRC of your dormant status where required, and track every filing date so nothing is missed.
What Our Dormant Company Service Covers
From filing your dormant accounts to managing your annual compliance, here is how ABM Chartered Accountants keeps your dormant company on the register and fully compliant.
Dormant Accounts Filing
Preparing and filing your dormant company accounts with Companies House using the simplified format.
Confirmation Statement Filing
Submitting your annual confirmation statement to keep your dormant company active on the register.
Companies House Compliance
Making sure your dormant company meets every Companies House filing obligation and deadline.
Dormant Status Notification
Notifying Companies House and HMRC that your company is dormant and managing the transition.
Company Reactivation Support
Helping you bring a dormant company back to active trading with all the correct registrations.
Annual Filing Management
Tracking your dormant company's filing deadlines and submitting everything on time each year.
Keep Your Company Alive Without Doing the Admin
Many business owners keep a dormant company on the register to protect a company name, hold an asset, or keep it ready for future use. But if you miss your filing deadlines, Companies House can strike the company off the register and you lose it. ABM Chartered Accountants prevents that.
Late filing also triggers automatic penalties for annual accounts. For a private company, the penalty starts at 150 pounds and rises to 1,500 pounds if the accounts are more than 12 months late. We file well before the deadline so you never face a penalty on a company that is not even trading.
Dormant Company Accounts for Businesses Right Across the UK
Based in Canary Wharf, London, ABM Chartered Accountants files dormant company accounts for businesses throughout the UK. We manage your filings digitally so your location is never an issue.
Dormant Accounts for Every Type of Company
We file dormant accounts for name protection companies, holding companies, property holding companies, pre-trading startups, and companies paused between projects. Whatever the reason for dormancy, we keep you compliant.
Why Companies Choose ABM for Dormant Filings
Chartered Dormant Specialists
ICAEW and ACCA qualified filing your dormant accounts.
Every Deadline Tracked
Accounts and confirmation statements filed before they expire.
Ready When You Reactivate
Kept compliant so you can trade when ready.
How We Work
Initial Consultation
Set Up and Onboard
Ongoing Support
We provide regular reviews and proactive advice to keep your finances optimised and HMRC-compliant.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Here are answers to the dormant company questions we hear most often. Contact our team for guidance.
What counts as a dormant company?
A company is dormant for Companies House purposes if it has had no significant accounting transactions during the financial year. Transactions that do not count include filing fees paid to Companies House and shares issued on incorporation. If the only activity is paying the confirmation statement fee, the company remains dormant.
Does a dormant company need to file accounts?
Yes. A dormant company must file annual accounts with Companies House even though it is not trading. The accounts can be filed in a simplified format that shows the company had no significant transactions. Late filing triggers the same penalties as for a trading company.
Does a dormant company need a confirmation statement?
Yes. A dormant company must file a confirmation statement at least once every 12 months, just like a trading company. The digital filing fee is 50 pounds from February 2026. Failure to file can lead to strike-off proceedings by Companies House.
Do I need to tell HMRC my company is dormant?
Yes. You should notify HMRC that your company is dormant so they do not expect corporation tax returns. If your company was previously trading, you must file a final corporation tax return for the last active period before telling HMRC the company is now dormant.
Can I reactivate a dormant company?
Yes. If your dormant company is still on the register and all filings are up to date, you can start trading again at any time. You will need to re-register for corporation tax with HMRC and set up PAYE and VAT if required. ABM Chartered Accountants handles the reactivation.
How much does dormant company filing cost?
Our fees for dormant company accounts and confirmation statement filing are straightforward and fixed. The total includes our preparation and filing work plus the Companies House confirmation statement fee. Contact ABM Chartered Accountants for a clear annual quote for your dormant company.