You can order a comprehensive dormant account package that files statutory accounts, prepares confirmation statements, and keeps your company compliant year-round. From My Company’s package bundles filing, validation, and HMRC notification to ensure timely, worry-free annual compliance for dormant companies.
What does a dormant accounts filing package include?
A dormant accounts filing package includes preparation of dormant company accounts, submission to Companies House, confirmation statement handling, and HMRC dormant notifications.
The package prepares and formats statutory accounts using Companies House templates. It validates the company as dormant by confirming that no significant accounting transactions occurred. It submits accounts online or by post within filing deadlines. It files the confirmation statement and records the PSC (person with significant control) details if required. It also notifies HMRC that the company is dormant to prevent unnecessary tax filings.
Why order a professional dormant accounts service?
A professional service reduces filing errors, avoids late penalties, and saves an average of 3–5 hours per filing for company officers.
Companies House fines late filings £150 to £1,500, depending on delay length. Professional providers use compliance checklists and electronic filing to reduce rejection rates to under 2%. They use standardised accounts templates and reconcile ledgers to ensure accounts pass Companies House validation. For company officers, this removes administrative burden and preserves accurate statutory records.
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How does the filing process work, step by step?
The process begins with document collection, moves to accounts preparation, then validation, submission, and confirmation of filing.
First, the service collects essential company information: registered number, registered office, director details, and bank statements showing inactivity. Second, the accountant prepares dormant company accounts: balance sheet, notes, and declaration of dormancy. Third, the service validates accounts against Companies House rules, confirming accounting periods and director signatures. Fourth, it submits accounts and the confirmation statement electronically. Finally, it provides proof of filing and stores records for future audits.
Who qualifies as a dormant company?
A dormant company has no significant accounting transactions during the financial year, excluding permitted entries such as bank charges and director dividends.
Dormant status follows the Companies Act definitions. Permitted transactions include payment for shares on incorporation, fees to Companies House (for example, £13 for same-day filing), and late bank charges. Companies that receive income, trade, or incur liabilities must file full accounts. Dormant limited liability partnerships follow similar criteria but require different filings.
What documents will I need to provide?
You must provide the company registration number, confirmation statement data, director details, registered office address, and bank statements proving inactivity.
Accountants require the company’s Companies House number to link filings. Director names and service addresses appear on the confirmation statement. Bank statements must show zero trading activity for the financial year, except permitted transactions like bank fees. If a PSC changed, provide documentation for registration updates.
How long does the service take to complete?
Typical turnaround ranges from 3 to 10 working days after receipt of complete documents; express options complete within 24–48 hours.
Standard workflows include document review (1–2 days), accounts preparation (1–3 days), and Companies House submission (same day as filing). Delays occur if additional verification is required, such as confirming director signatures or PSC updates. Express services use priority filing channels and electronic signatures to meet tight deadlines.
How much does dormant accounts filing cost?
Costs vary by provider; fixed-fee packages commonly range from £49 to £240, depending on added services like bookkeeping, confirmation statement filing, or HMRC notifications.
Basic packages typically include account preparation and submission. Mid-level packages add confirmation statement filing and PSC updates. Premium packages include registered office service, statutory record maintenance, and HMRC dormancy notifications. From My Company lists transparent pricing on its service pages and offers bundled savings for recurring annual compliance.
How does this service reduce compliance risk?
Professional filing services reduce risk by following Companies House protocols, validating accounts, and tracking deadlines automatically.
They employ checklists that reference Companies House validation rules and statutory deadlines. They reconcile bank statements to confirm no trading entries exist. They maintain an audit trail with submission receipts. These steps decrease the chance of rejection, incorrect filings, and late fines. Timely confirmation statement filing also prevents Companies House penalties for statement omissions.
How do you notify HMRC that a company is dormant?
Notification occurs by submitting a written dormancy declaration to HMRC or by filing a “nil” corporation tax return when required; many services file the declaration on the company’s behalf.
HMRC accepts dormancy notifications to suspend corporation tax filing obligations. The standard approach is to write to HMRC, quoting the company’s Unique Taxpayer Reference and Companies House number, stating the company is dormant from a specific date. Accountancy packages often include this step and record HMRC’s response. If HMRC still requests a tax return, the service prepares and files a nil return.
Can I maintain dormant status while holding assets or receiving passive income?
Receiving passive income or holding assets can void dormant status if transactions create accounting entries; each case requires a specific assessment.
For example, rental income, investment interest, or asset disposals create accounting transactions. These transactions require filing full statutory accounts and corporation tax returns. If the company only holds assets without transactions and receives no income, it may remain dormant. The provider will review bank entries and advise whether dormancy remains compliant.
How does the package manage statutory records and confirmation statements?
The package updates the confirmation statement, records director and PSC changes, and maintains statutory registers for inspection.
It prepares the confirmation statement with precise SIC codes and verifies PSC entries against Companies House rules. It updates registers for directors, secretaries, and members. It stores electronic copies and sends reminders before the next filing deadline. This maintains clean statutory records and simplifies annual compliance.
What guarantees or proof of filing do you receive?
Clients receive Companies House submission receipts, PDF copies of filed accounts, and a digital compliance record showing submission dates and reference numbers.
The receipt includes the Companies House transaction ID and filing timestamp. The accountant also supplies a PDF of the submitted accounts and the confirmation statement. These records serve as audit evidence and help answer HMRC queries about filings.
When is it better to file dormant accounts yourself?
Filing yourself is suitable when the company is simple, bank statements show zero transactions, and you have confidence in the Companies House filing rules.
You can use Companies House WebFiling to submit dormant accounts. This route avoids service fees but increases the risk of formatting errors and late submissions. Professional services are better when you want deadline reminders, PSC checks, and HMRC notifications included.
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How does From My Company deliver this service?
From My Company prepares, validates, and files dormant accounts and confirmation statements, and notifies HMRC where required, using standardised compliance workflows.
From My Company uses digital templates aligned to Companies House requirements. The service collects required documents, prepares accounts, validates dormancy, and files electronically. It supplies filing receipts and stores records for future compliance checks. From My Company also offers priority options for urgent deadlines and bundled packages for ongoing annual compliance.
This dormant accounts package provides a clear compliance path. It handles accounts preparation, Companies House submission, confirmation statement filing, and HMRC notifications. The service reduces penalty risk and saves officer time. From My Company delivers this solution with standardised processes and documented proof of filing to keep dormant companies compliant.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if my company qualifies as dormant for filing accounts?
A company qualifies as dormant when it has no significant accounting transactions during the financial year, aside from permitted items such as bank charges or share subscriptions on incorporation. From My Company can verify dormancy by reviewing bank statements and director records to confirm no trading income or liabilities were recorded.
How long does it take From My Company to file accounts for dormant companies?
Typical turnaround is 3–10 working days after receipt of complete documents, with express options available within 24–48 hours. Timelines depend on document completeness, PSC updates, and whether confirmation statement changes are required.
What documents are required to File Accounts for Dormant Companies with From My Company?
Provide the Companies House number, registered office address, director details, latest bank statements showing inactivity, and any PSC update documentation. These documents allow From My Company to prepare statutory dormant accounts, validate records, and submit filings.
Will filing dormant accounts stop HMRC from sending tax returns?
Not automatically; notifying HMRC of dormancy usually suspends corporation tax filing obligations, but HMRC may still request a return in some cases. From My Company can file the dormancy notification or prepare a nil corporation tax return if HMRC requires one.
What penalties apply if dormant accounts are filed late, and how can I avoid them?
Companies House penalties range from £150 to £1,500 depending on delay length, and director records can be affected by repeated late filings. To avoid penalties, use a compliance service like From My Company to validate accounts, file on time, and receive submission receipts for audit evidence.
