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File Dormant Accounts (AA02) to Companies House Online.

Filing dormant accounts with Companies House is a legal requirement for every dormant limited company even if your company has never traded or has no financial activity to report.

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How to File Dormant Accounts?

Filing dormant accounts with Companies House through Xact+ Accountants is straightforward. Here is exactly how the process works:

  • Place Your Order Select the dormant accounts filing service and provide your company registration number. Xact+ Accountants locates your company on the Companies House register and identifies your accounts filing deadline immediately.
  • Dormant Status Confirmed Xact+ Accountants confirms your company qualifies as dormant under Companies House and HMRC definitions. A company is classed as dormant when it has had no significant accounting transactions during the accounting period.
  • AA02 Form Preparation Xact+ Accountants prepares your AA02 dormant company accounts accurately. The form covers your company’s balance sheet, stating that no trading activity took place during the accounting period. Director approval is obtained before submission.
  • Electronic Filing with Companies House Xact+ Accountants submits your AA02 dormant accounts electronically to Companies House. Electronic filing is processed faster than paper submission and reduces the risk of errors or rejection.
  • HMRC Notification If your company is also dormant for HMRC purposes, Xact+ Accountants advises on notifying HMRC of your company’s dormant status to avoid unnecessary Corporation Tax filing obligations.
  • Filing Confirmed Once Companies House accepts your dormant accounts, Xact+ Accountants sends you filing confirmation and your receipt. Your next accounts filing deadline is noted so the process begins again on time next year.

File Dormant Accounts Within 24 Hours

Xact+ Accountants files dormant accounts with Companies House within 24 hours of receiving your instruction. No delays. No back-and-forth. No missed deadlines.

Here is what happens after you instruct Xact+ Accountants:

  • Xact+ Accountants confirms your company qualifies as dormant
  • AA02 form prepared accurately and reviewed before submission
  • Dormant accounts filed electronically with Companies House
  • Filing confirmation and receipt sent directly to you
  • Next accounts deadline noted for the following year

What Happens if You Don’t File Dormant Accounts?

 A company qualifies as dormant when it records no significant accounting transactions during its financial year. Xact+ Accountants confirms your dormant status before filing any accounts. Companies House classes a company as dormant when it has had no significant financial activity. Paying a Companies House filing fee does not count as a significant transaction so most newly formed, non-trading companies qualify immediately.

HMRC applies a separate dormant definition. Your company qualifies as dormant with HMRC when it has no income, has never traded, and has no Corporation Tax obligations. Xact+ Accountants advises on notifying HMRC of your dormant status to remove unnecessary tax filing requirements.Companies that traded during the year, received income, or hold assets beyond initial share capital do not qualify for dormant accounts filing.

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Experienced in secure electronic AA02 filing for dormant companies.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can Xact+ Accountants file dormant accounts for me?2026-01-09T20:31:58+01:00

Yes.
 We prepare and file dormant accounts on your behalf.
 You receive confirmation after submission.

Can a company become dormant after trading?2026-01-09T20:31:31+01:00

Yes.
 A company can become dormant once trading stops.
 Proper records must confirm this status.

What transactions are allowed in a dormant company?2026-01-09T20:31:13+01:00

Certain statutory payments are allowed.
 These include Companies House filing fees.
 Other transactions may break dormancy.

What happens if dormant accounts are filed late?2026-01-09T20:31:09+01:00

Late filing may trigger penalties and warnings.
 Continued delays increase strike-off risk.

Does a dormant company still need to file accounts?2026-01-09T20:27:05+01:00

Yes.
 Dormant companies must file accounts with Companies House every year.
 Dormancy does not remove this obligation.

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