Dormant Company Accounts
Keep your dormant company compliant, without the fuss.
Your company is registered but not trading. You still have a legal obligation to file accounts with Companies House each year, and missing the deadline brings an automatic penalty. We prepare and file everything for a fixed fee of £50, handled by qualified accountants and submitted on your behalf.
- Dormant balance sheet prepared and filed to Companies House on time
- HMRC notified of dormant status where required, so nothing is overlooked
- Confirmation that no trading activity took place, documented correctly
- Fixed fee of £50, one-off, with no ongoing commitment required
No long-term contract. If you only need the dormant accounts filed this year, that is all you pay for.
Get a fixed quote
£50 fixed fee. Qualified accountants. Reply within one business day.
What our clients say
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Accounts Done in a Matter of Weeks
“Prads made everything super simple and has just finished the whole process end to end in a matter of weeks. Would highly recommend.”
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Quick Turnaround, Huge Weight Lifted
“My accounts were put together very quickly, a huge weight off my mind. Definitely recommend their services.”
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Filing Accounts Made Easy
“Prads and the team made filing our accounts so easy. They were patient, knowledgeable, responsive and good to work with.”
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Clear Guidance Through the Whole Process
“Prads has been exemplary in assisting with all the paperwork and guiding me to access the relevant codes from Companies House.”
Sound familiar?
Still not sure what your dormant company actually needs to file?
A dormant company still has annual filing obligations even if it has never traded. Companies House expects dormant accounts each year, and HMRC may need to be kept informed too. Neither deadline comes with a reminder, and the penalties for missing them start immediately. For something that feels routine, it catches more business owners off guard than it should.
- Companies House deadline passed before you realised accounts were still required
- Uncertain whether HMRC needs notifying separately about your company’s dormant status
- Not entirely sure whether your company genuinely qualifies as dormant under Companies House rules
What properly handled looks like
We prepare your dormant accounts, confirm your company meets the criteria, file with Companies House before the deadline, and notify HMRC where required. You receive confirmation once everything has been submitted.
- Accounts prepared and filed with Companies House well before your deadline
- HMRC notified of dormant status where required, so no gaps in the record
- Dormant eligibility confirmed before anything is prepared, so the filing is correct
- Fixed fee of £50, all-inclusive for the standard service, with no surprises
What clients say about getting accounts sorted
We work with directors across the UK who need dormant accounts filed accurately and on time. Here is what a couple of them found.
Wings Online Filings are such a great find! I dealt with Prads, who has been nothing short of helpful in helping me wind up my business and accounts. I was a bit of a DIY guy using FreeAgent and Mettle and unconfident that my accounts were in a proper state for submission. Prads made everything super simple and has just finished the whole process end to end in a matter of weeks. Would highly recommend. Thanks again!
Prads has been exemplary in assisting with all the paperwork and guiding me to access the relevant codes from Companies House to facilitate submission of both Accounts and HMRC tax information. Prads was extremely patient and supportive to meet the deadlines and offered specialised advice on company matters. Thank you for your expedient delivery and diligence.
Everything included in the £50 fee
The fixed fee covers the full dormant accounts filing. There are no add-ons for standard submissions, and the scope is clear before we start.
Dormant Balance Sheet Prepared
We prepare the dormant company balance sheet in the correct format for Companies House. The accounts reflect that no trading activity took place during the period, which is confirmed in writing as part of the service.
Included as standardCompanies House Filing Handled
Once prepared, the accounts are submitted to Companies House on your behalf. You will receive confirmation of successful filing, along with a note of your next due date so you are not caught out next year.
Included as standardHMRC Notification Where Required
If your company has not previously notified HMRC of its dormant status, we will flag this and ensure it is handled correctly. Keeping HMRC informed avoids unnecessary correspondence and keeps your record accurate.
Included where applicableTrusted by business owners across the UK
From first-time directors to established company owners, clients across the UK come to us to get filings done properly and on time.
Accounts and Tax Return Handled Smoothly
“I highly recommend Prads and Wings Online Filings! They were professional, responsive, and prompt throughout, and handled our company accounts and tax return smoothly. Excellent service and genuinely reliable, exactly what you want in an accounting partner.”
Affordable Support, Quick and Clear Communication
“Incredible service and really affordable support for small businesses. Super quick and clear communication, and very reliable. Really loved working with them, highly recommend!”
Everything Done Quickly and Properly
“He explained everything clearly and gave genuine, helpful advice, which made things so much easier for me. Everything was done quickly and properly, with no stress at all.”
What makes working with us straightforward
Three things that matter when you are looking for someone to handle a straightforward but important filing.
A Fixed Fee, Clearly Stated
The dormant accounts service costs £50. That covers preparation, filing with Companies House, and HMRC notification where required. Nothing is added on afterwards. If your situation is more complex, we say so before starting, not after.
Qualified Accountants, ACSP-Registered
The work is handled by qualified accountants. Wings Online Filings is an Authorised Corporate Service Provider registered with Companies House, AML-supervised by HMRC, and holds professional indemnity insurance. For a Companies House filing, that matters.
Plain Answers to Plain Questions
Not sure whether your company is actually dormant? Not clear on whether HMRC needs to know? We explain what applies to your specific situation before we prepare anything. The answers come in plain English, without the jargon.
Your dormant accounts filed in four steps
The process is short. Most clients spend no more than a few minutes providing information before we take over.
Request a Quote or Book a Call
Fill in the short form or book a call at a time that suits you. We confirm the fixed fee upfront and ask a couple of questions about your company to make sure the £50 service covers your situation.
We Confirm Your Company’s Status
We check that your company meets the Companies House definition of dormant and identify whether HMRC needs to be notified. If anything is more involved than expected, we tell you before proceeding.
Accounts Prepared and Submitted
We prepare the dormant balance sheet and file it with Companies House on your behalf. HMRC is notified where required. You do not need to log in to any portal or navigate any forms yourself.
Confirmation Sent, Deadline Clear
Once filed, we send you confirmation and note your next filing due date. Your company is compliant, your record is clean, and you know exactly when the next obligation falls due.
“Professional, efficient, confidence that everything is taken care of.”
A few things people usually ask first
Does a dormant company actually have to file accounts every year?
Yes. A company registered at Companies House must file annual accounts even if it has never traded and has no income. The deadline is nine months after your accounting reference date. Missing it results in an automatic penalty from Companies House, starting at £150 and rising the longer the accounts remain outstanding.
What does the £50 fee include, and are there any extras?
The £50 covers preparation of the dormant company balance sheet, filing with Companies House, and HMRC notification where required. It assumes the company is straightforwardly dormant with no transactions that need explaining. If we review your situation and find it is more complex, we will tell you before starting and confirm any revised fee in writing.
My accounts are overdue. Can you still help?
Yes. We can prepare and file overdue dormant accounts. The Companies House penalty will still apply for the late period, but filing promptly stops it increasing further. We will confirm what is outstanding, prepare what is needed, and get everything submitted as quickly as possible.
Is there any ongoing commitment if I just need this year’s accounts done?
No. The dormant accounts service is a one-off fixed fee. You are not signing up to a monthly package or any ongoing contract. If you want us to handle future years or other filings, that is a separate conversation. Nothing rolls over automatically.
My company received a small amount of interest or had a bank account open. Does it still count as dormant?
Possibly. Companies House allows certain minor transactions without a company losing its dormant status, but the rules are specific. Bank interest and certain formation costs are generally acceptable. We check your situation before preparing anything so the accounts are filed correctly and you are not exposed to a challenge later.
Does HMRC treat a dormant company differently from Companies House?
Yes, and the two sets of obligations are separate. Companies House requires annual accounts regardless. HMRC needs to know the company is dormant so it does not issue a Corporation Tax return notice for the period. If HMRC has already sent a notice to file a CT600, we will advise on how to handle that alongside the dormant accounts filing.
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Get your dormant accounts filed properly and on time.
A fixed fee of £50, handled by qualified accountants, submitted to Companies House on your behalf. No long-term contract. No hidden charges. Just the filing done correctly.