Dormant Company Accounts, Paignton
Your dormant company accounts, filed correctly.
A dormant company still has filing obligations — and missing them costs more than sorting them does. If your limited company has been inactive and you are not sure what is owed to Companies House or HMRC, that is exactly where to start. Fixed-fee pricing, ACCA-qualified support, and questions answered the day you ask them.
- Both Companies House and HMRC obligations clearly identified and handled
- Filing deadlines tracked so no late penalties land unexpectedly
- Plain-English explanation of what dormant means legally and what it does not
- Fixed fee agreed upfront — no hourly billing surprises after the fact
No long-term contract required. If it is not the right fit after three months, you leave with your filings current and nothing outstanding.
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What our clients say
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Turned Everything Around Very Quickly
“Daniel was extremely responsive, clear, and professional throughout. He understood exactly what the lender required, turned everything around very quickly without cutting corners.”
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Never Have to Worry About It
“Professional service. This company does my accounts every year and i never have to worry about it. Speedy as well. I am a very happy customer.”
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Explained Every Detail Meticulously
“He is the most amazing person, very professional, explaining every detail meticulously in order to finalise our accounts. A huge thank you Daniel.”
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Spoke Through Everything, Made It Clear
“Daniel was very helpful and patient with me when I had no clue what to do and spoke through everything with me and made it clear, couldn’t recommend him enough.”
Sound familiar?
Dormant — but the filings still have a deadline.
A company can sit completely inactive for years and still land you a penalty if the accounts are not filed on time. Many directors assume that nothing happening means nothing to do, which is precisely when Companies House starts issuing fines. Add in the separate question of HMRC dormant notifications, and it is easy to see why things get quietly overlooked.
- Unsure whether your dormant company needs to file anything at all this year
- Companies House deadline approaching with no accounts prepared or filed
- Not clear whether HMRC has been properly notified of the company’s dormant status
What sorted looks like
Your obligations are identified clearly, both sets of filings are handled accurately, and deadlines are managed so nothing slips through. You will know exactly where things stand without having to piece it together yourself.
- Your filing requirements confirmed in plain English — no guesswork about what is owed
- Companies House accounts filed on time, penalties avoided as a matter of course
- HMRC notified of dormant status correctly so both obligations are closed off cleanly
- Fixed fee agreed upfront — you know the cost before any work begins
What Paignton clients say about the work
Directors with inactive companies arrive uncertain about what is owed. They leave with filings done, deadlines cleared, and considerably less to worry about.
Professional service. This company does my accounts every year and i never have to worry about it. Speedy as well. I am a very happy customer.
Daniel was very helpful and patient with me when I had no clue what to do and spoke through everything with me and made it clear, couldn’t recommend him enough, thank you again.
Everything the dormant filing requires
A dormant company has specific compliance requirements. These are the core elements covered, handled accurately so nothing is missed on either side.
Dormant Accounts for Companies House
Your abbreviated dormant accounts are prepared and filed at Companies House before the deadline, in the correct format for a company with no significant transactions. Penalties for late filing start at £150 and increase the longer accounts are overdue, so deadlines are tracked from the point of engagement.
Included as standardHMRC Corporation Tax Dormant Notification
Companies House and HMRC have separate dormant processes, and failing to notify HMRC correctly can result in an unexpected Corporation Tax return obligation. Your HMRC position is reviewed and the relevant dormant notification submitted so both sides are properly closed off.
Included as standardConfirmation Statement Filing
A dormant company still needs to file its annual confirmation statement — a separate requirement that is easily overlooked when a company is not trading. This is handled alongside the accounts so the full picture is current and compliant.
Included as standardConsistent results across different situations
Clients arrive with different starting points — some with deadlines pressing, some simply wanting things done properly. The outcome is the same either way.
Fast Turnaround, No Corners Cut
“Fees were transparent, turnaround was fast, and the work was done thoroughly and accurately. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Daniel to anyone needing reliable accountancy support, particularly where deadlines really matter.”
Rates Extremely Good, More For Money
“His rates are extremely good compared to some other accountants out there and I get more for my money.”
Quick, Efficient And Friendly Throughout
“Excellent service providing financial accounts for probate. Quick, efficient and friendly. Would highly recommend.”
What makes the difference in practice
Dormant company compliance is straightforward when it is handled correctly from the start. These are the things that make that consistently the case.
Both obligations covered, not just one
Companies House and HMRC have separate processes for dormant companies, and they are not linked. Many directors file one and forget the other. Both are reviewed and handled from the outset so nothing is left open.
Questions answered the day you ask
Dormant company situations often come with specific questions — what counts as a significant transaction, whether a bank charge breaks dormancy, when to reactivate. Those questions get a clear answer promptly, not after a week of waiting.
Plain English, no accounting jargon
The rules around dormant companies are less complicated than they appear, but the language used to describe them rarely helps. Daniel explains what applies to your specific company in plain terms so you understand your position, not just receive a receipt for a filing.
Up and running in four steps
Most dormant company clients are fully sorted within a week of first contact. The process is designed to require as little from you as possible.
Book a free discovery call
You talk through your company’s situation — when it went dormant, what has happened since, and what filings might be outstanding. No sales pitch, just a clear picture of what is needed.
Receive your fixed-fee quote
You receive a written quote covering everything required — dormant accounts, HMRC notification, confirmation statement if due. The fee is agreed before any work starts, so there are no surprises later.
We gather what is needed
For a dormant company, the information required is minimal. Companies House details and basic confirmation of the dormant period are usually sufficient. Most clients spend less than twenty minutes pulling things together.
Filings done, obligations clear
Both sets of filings are submitted accurately and on time, and you receive confirmation of what has been filed. Your company’s record is clean, deadlines are gone from your to-do list, and you know exactly where things stand if and when you decide to trade again.
“Fantastic service provided. Thank you.”
Things directors usually want to know
Does a dormant company actually have to file accounts — even if nothing has happened?
Yes. A company registered at Companies House must file accounts every year regardless of whether it has traded. For a dormant company, this is a simplified set of accounts, but the filing obligation and the deadline remain. Missing it results in an automatic penalty from Companies House starting at £150, rising to £1,500 if accounts are more than six months late.
What does it cost to have dormant company accounts filed?
Dormant company work is priced on a fixed-fee basis, agreed before anything starts. The fee covers the dormant accounts for Companies House, HMRC dormant notification where required, and the confirmation statement if it is also due. You will receive a written quote on the call so you know the full cost upfront with nothing added later.
My company has been dormant for a couple of years and I have not filed anything. Can you sort that out?
Yes, catch-up filings for multiple years are handled regularly. Companies House will have issued late filing penalties for any overdue accounts, and those are a separate matter to deal with, but the filings themselves can be prepared and submitted to bring the record up to date. The first step is a call to understand how far back things go and what is outstanding.
Do I have to commit to an ongoing arrangement, or can I just get the accounts filed once?
There is no long-term contract required. Dormant company accounts can be handled as a one-off engagement if that is all you need. If your circumstances change and you want ongoing support when the company becomes active again, that conversation can happen then.
My company received a small bank charge while dormant. Does that break dormancy?
Bank charges and interest received during an accounting period are one of the most common reasons a company fails the technical test for dormancy under Companies House rules. Whether this affects your filing depends on the nature and amount of the transaction. This is reviewed as part of the engagement so the accounts are prepared in the correct format for your actual position rather than assumed.
If I want to start trading again, what happens to the dormant status?
When a company moves from dormant to active, HMRC needs to be notified within three months of the start of trading, and the company will become liable for Corporation Tax returns from that point. If you are planning to reactivate, it is worth having a conversation before you begin so the transition is handled correctly from day one rather than retrospectively.
Dormant does not mean nothing to file.
Get your dormant company accounts and Companies House obligations sorted on a fixed fee, with plain-English guidance throughout. No long-term commitment required.