Does a dormant company have to file?
Short answer
Yes. Every registered company files an Annual Return with its financial statements and confirms its beneficial owners each year, whether or not it traded.
A company that stops filing can be struck off the register.
Information, not advice. This answer describes the published position as it stands on 10 October 2026. Requirements, fees and processing times set by the authorities change from time to time; the current position is confirmed before any work starts.
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