Some companies are kept in reserve for future projects or investments and do not trade. These entities still have responsibilities to Companies House. Dormant company accounts meet those obligations without unnecessary complexity.
What this service includes
- Confirming whether your company meets the criteria to be treated as dormant
- Preparation of the appropriate dormant balance sheet and notes
- Filing dormant accounts with Companies House within statutory deadlines
- Preparation and filing of the annual confirmation statement
- Advice on moving from dormant status back to trading when the time is right
How this helps in practice
- A company created for a planned property purchase remains dormant until the transaction proceeds; dormant accounts keep it compliant meanwhile.
- A business that has paused trading temporarily files dormant accounts to minimise administration while retaining the company structure.
- A holding company set up for future investment activity stays in good standing with simple, low-cost filings.