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Do I need to file company tax?
Short version. Short answer: often yes. What you file — and when — depends on whether your company traded, made a profit, or is dormant.
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Many directors ask this when their company:
- made no money
- had very few transactions
- is dormant
The short answer: often yes, but what you file depends on your situation.
If your company traded
You normally need to prepare statutory accounts and a company tax return (CT600).
If your company made no profit
You may still need to file — profit and “filing required” are not the same thing. Read: How to file company tax in the UK.
If your company is dormant
Dormant companies have different expectations. Read: Dormant company tax return (UK) and file dormant accounts with Companies House.
Not sure what HMRC calls the tax return?
HMRC commonly refers to it as a CT600. Read: What is a CT600?
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