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My Limited Company Is Dormant, Who Do I Tell?
Tell HMRC directly, by writing to them once your company's formed, letting them know you don't expect to trade yet. Companies House doesn't need a separate notification, since your annual filings do that job instead.
Key Takeaways
- HMRC needs telling directly that your company won't be trading yet.
- Companies House doesn't need separate notice, your Confirmation Statement and Dormant Company Accounts serve that purpose.
- You still file both of these every year, the same as any company.
- Since November 2025, directors and PSCs also need identity verification, regardless of trading status.
Do I Need to Tell Companies House My Company Is Dormant?
Not separately, no. Filing your annual Confirmation Statement, using SIC code 99999, and your Dormant Company Accounts each year effectively tells Companies House everything it needs to know.
Do I Need to Tell HMRC?
Yes, directly. Write to HMRC once your company's formed, letting them know you don't intend to trade in the near future. This is what actually keeps you exempt from Corporation Tax and stops HMRC expecting a Company Tax Return.
For the fuller picture on dormancy, including current filing fees and the identity verification requirement introduced in November 2025, our main guide to making your company dormant covers it all.
FAQs
Who do I need to tell if my company is dormant?
HMRC directly, by letter. Companies House is informed indirectly through your annual Confirmation Statement and Dormant Company Accounts.
Do I still need to file anything with Companies House while dormant?
Yes, a Confirmation Statement and Dormant Company Accounts every year, the same as any company.
This article is for general information only and does not constitute legal or tax advice. For the fuller picture, see our main guide to making your company dormant.
