Dormant Accounts · For Companies That Have Not Traded
File Dormant Company Accounts
A company that has not traded still has to file. Dormant accounts are the short-form filing that keeps a non-trading company in good standing without the cost of full statutory accounts.
- Dormancy position reviewed first
- Dormant accounts prepared
- Filed with Companies House
- Confirmation sent to you
Sound Familiar?
Are You Facing These Problems?
You formed a company but have not started trading yet
You were told a dormant company has nothing to file
You are holding a company name for later
The company has paused while you decide what is next
You are not sure whether you actually qualify as dormant
A filing deadline is approaching and nothing is prepared
Why It Matters
Why Dormant Companies Still File
Dormant means no significant accounting transactions in the financial year. It does not mean invisible. The filing obligation continues for as long as the company exists on the register.
Stays On the Register
Filing keeps the company in good standing while it waits.
Cheaper Than Full Accounts
A dormant filing is far shorter than trading accounts, and priced accordingly.
Dormancy Checked
We confirm you actually qualify before filing on that basis.
Deadline Managed
Your accounts reference date tracked and flagged in advance.
Name Protected
Keeps a company name held while your plans firm up.
Ready to Restart
A properly maintained company can begin trading without unwinding a backlog.
Who It's For
Who This Is For
The Package
What's Included — and What Isn't
No surprises at checkout. Here is exactly what our fee covers, and what is charged separately.
Included in our fee
- Review of whether the company qualifies as dormant
- Preparation of dormant company accounts
- Balance sheet prepared to the required format
- Submission to Companies House
- Guidance on your HMRC position for the same period
- Confirmation of the completed filing
- A reminder before the next filing is due
- Advice on what would end dormant status
Not included
- Full statutory accounts for a trading company
- Corporation Tax computations for a trading period
- Bookkeeping for a company that has traded
- Companies House late filing penalties already incurred
- The confirmation statement, which is a separate filing
What We Need From You
Dormant accounts are usually prepared within two to three working days once we have confirmed your dormancy position. Companies House processes filings on their own timeline.
Why Kuick Formation
Why Use Ours
The Process
How It Works
Confirm Dormancy
Accounts Prepared
Filed at Companies House
Confirmation Sent
Transparent Pricing
Transparent Pricing
U.K. Dormant Company Accounts
- Review of whether the company qualifies as dormant
- Preparation of dormant company accounts
- Balance sheet prepared to the required format
- Submission to Companies House
- Guidance on your HMRC position for the same period
- Confirmation of the completed filing
Avoid These
Common Mistakes We See
Believing dormant means nothing to file
Dormant companies file dormant accounts and a confirmation statement. The obligation does not disappear.
Filing dormant after trading
Any significant transaction usually ends dormancy. Filing dormant accounts anyway creates an inaccurate record.
Forgetting HMRC entirely
Companies House and HMRC are separate. Your position with HMRC needs addressing too.
Your Business Journey
Where This Fits
Most founders follow the same path. We can handle every step with one team.
What You May Need Next
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Frequently Asked Questions
What counts as dormant?
Broadly, a company with no significant accounting transactions in the financial year. Certain limited transactions are disregarded. We review your position before filing on a dormant basis, because filing dormant accounts for a company that has traded creates an inaccurate record.
Does a dormant company still file a confirmation statement?
Yes. Dormancy affects your accounts, not your confirmation statement. Both are due.
What if the company has traded a little?
Then dormant accounts are probably not the right filing, and we will tell you so rather than file them anyway. Full statutory accounts would be needed instead.
Does this cover HMRC as well?
This service is the Companies House filing. We will explain your HMRC position for the same period, but any Corporation Tax filing is handled separately.
How long can a company stay dormant?
There is no fixed limit. A company can remain dormant for years as long as it keeps filing. Many founders hold a company this way while plans develop.
Is it cheaper than normal accounts?
Yes, considerably. A dormant filing is far shorter than trading accounts because there is no trading activity to report.
File Your Dormant Accounts
Keep a non-trading company in good standing, with your dormancy position properly checked first.
£199 per year · For genuinely dormant companies · Companies House decides all filings