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File Your Dormant Company Accounts — fixed fee, filed in days, ICAEW-regulated.

Stopped trading but still on the Companies House register? We prepare and submit your dormant accounts (AA02) so you stay compliant without paying for services you don't need.

  • An ICAEW-qualified accountant signs off every filing.
  • Usually filed within a few working days of you confirming
  • Fixed fee — no hidden extras, no trading-company pricing
  • Fully online — share records securely, no office visits
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Sound familiar?

Filing dormant accounts shouldn't cost you like a trading company.

If your limited company has had no “significant accounting transactions” since incorporation or since it stopped trading, Companies House still expects a set of accounts every year — just a much simpler set. Missing the deadline risks a late filing penalty and, eventually, compulsory strike-off. Most accountants either ignore dormant companies or charge close to their full trading-company rate. We do neither.

What you get

Everything Included in Our Dormant Company Accounts Service

One fixed fee covers the whole filing — no hourly billing and no charge for work a dormant company doesn't need.

  • Confirmation that your company qualifies as dormant under Companies Act criteria
  • Preparation of dormant company accounts (form AA02, or dormant filing via micro-entity accounts where applicable)
  • Submission to Companies House
  • Confirmation of what to do if you plan to start trading again
  • Reminder ahead of next year's filing deadline
  • Direct access to an ICAEW chartered accountant if you have questions

Is Your Company Actually Dormant?

Not sure if your company qualifies? A company is generally dormant if it's had no significant accounting transactions in the financial year — but bank charges, penalties, or a single invoice can sometimes disqualify it. If you're not certain, see our full guide on what “dormant” means for your filing obligations before you buy — we'd rather tell you upfront than take a fee for the wrong service.

Traditional accountant

  • Hourly billing and changing quotes
  • Weeks of emails and chasing
  • Office meetings and paperwork
  • Limited visibility of progress
  • Sign-off may vary

SmartFiling

  • Fixed fee agreed upfront
  • Filed within a few working days of receiving your records
  • 100% online and paper-free
  • Regular email updates
  • Every filing reviewed by an ICAEW Chartered Accountant

Ready to file — or still weighing it up?

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Simple by design

How We File Your Dormant Company Accounts

  1. 01

    Get a free quote

    Tell us your company number and last filing date; no obligation.

  2. 02

    We confirm dormant status

    A quick check against Companies House criteria, so you're not paying to file accounts you don't actually need.

  3. 03

    We prepare your AA02

    Usually within a few working days of you confirming.

  4. 04

    We file with Companies House

    You get confirmation the moment it's accepted.

  5. 05

    We remind you next year

    So this never becomes a late-filing problem.

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Common questions

FAQs About Dormant Company Accounts Filing

Still not sure? Email a chartered accountant directly — we reply within one working day.

Do I still need to file accounts if my company isn't trading?

Yes. Even a fully dormant limited company must file annual accounts with Companies House (and a confirmation statement) or risk penalties and eventual strike-off.

What's the difference between dormant accounts and micro-entity accounts?

Dormant accounts (AA02) are for companies with no significant transactions at all. Micro-entity accounts (FRS 105) are for small trading companies. If your company has had any activity, you may need micro-entity accounts instead — we'll tell you which applies during your free quote.

How long does it take?

Once you've confirmed your dormant status and given us your Companies House login/authentication code, we typically file within a few working days.

Can I make my company dormant if it's currently trading?

Yes, but there are steps to take first (closing out contracts, final accounts, VAT/PAYE deregistration if applicable). Get in touch and we'll talk you through it.

Can you file my confirmation statement too?

Yes — ask for it with your quote. Companies House charges its own £50 fee to file a confirmation statement online, separate from our fee.

What happens if I don't file at all?

Companies House will issue a late filing penalty and, if accounts remain outstanding, can eventually strike the company off the register.

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