September 26, 2026
How to Restart a Dormant Company
Tell HMRC within 3 months of restarting. Your Corporation Tax period starts when activity resumes, so the first CT600 covers less time than your…
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Dormant company rules, dormant accounts and confirmation statement (CS01) filing.
September 8, 2026
Confirmation Statement Overdue? What Happens and How to Fix It
There is no automatic late filing penalty for a confirmation statement. The real risks are a £250–£2,000 penalty, daily charges, strike-off and a criminal…
Read articleSeptember 6, 2026
Dormant vs Non-Trading Company: The Difference That Causes Penalties
Non-trading is not a filing status. A non-trading company can still owe Corporation Tax and a CT600, and still be barred from filing dormant…
Read articleSeptember 6, 2026
How to File Dormant Company Accounts (Form AA02)
Dormant accounts are free to file but the 9-month deadline and £150 penalty still apply. Step-by-step AA02 guide, what goes on the form, and…
Read articleSeptember 6, 2026
What Is a Dormant Company? HMRC vs Companies House Definitions
Companies House and HMRC use different dormancy tests. See both definitions, the permitted transactions, and how a company can be dormant for one but…
Read articleSeptember 4, 2026
How to File a Confirmation Statement Online (CS01 Guide)
Step-by-step CS01 filing guide. The authentication code takes up to 10 working days, and Companies House will not accept the statement until all directors…
Read articleSeptember 4, 2026
Confirmation Statements Explained: What, When and How Much
A confirmation statement costs £50 online or £110 on paper from 1 February 2026. The 12-month review period, the 14-day window, and what you…
Read articleSeptember 3, 2026
How to Tell HMRC Your Company Is Dormant
Stopping trading doesn’t automatically stop HMRC from expecting a Corporation Tax return — that only happens once you actively tell them your company is…
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