Simplified accounts for inactive UK limited companies with no significant accounting transactions

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This service is for dormant limited companies that have not traded during the accounting period, qualifying for simplified filing requirements.

Do You Need to File Accounts for a Dormant Company?

All UK limited companies, even dormant ones, must file annual accounts with Companies House to maintain compliance and avoid penalties.

However, there are specific requirements and simplifications for dormant companies. Here are some key points:

• Dormant companies can file simplified 'dormant company accounts' (AA02 form) instead of full accounts, confirming no activity.


• You must also file a confirmation statement annually and may need to submit a corporation tax return (CT600) to HMRC, even if no tax is due.


• If the company has never traded, it may qualify for even simpler filings, but any change in status requires updating records.


• Directors are responsible for ensuring filings are on time; late submissions incur penalties starting from £150.


• For companies dormant since incorporation, no audit is required, and accounts can often be filed online easily.

Price: £89