Dormant Company CT600: The 15-Minute Nil Return Guide (2026)
Got a dormant company? You still need to file a CT600. This 2026 guide shows you how to file a nil return in 15 minutes — even without HMRC's free service.
Plain-English guides to UK Corporation Tax and CT600 filing.
Got a dormant company? You still need to file a CT600. This 2026 guide shows you how to file a nil return in 15 minutes — even without HMRC's free service.
Miss your CT600 deadline and HMRC charges escalating penalties — from £200 on day one for filing dates from April 2026, rising to 10% of unpaid tax. Learn the full penalty structure, appeal options, and how to file on time.
HMRC withdrew its free CT600 filing service on 31 March 2026. Learn what this means for your company, your options for filing going forward, and how to switch to affordable software.
Complete guide to HMRC Business Tax Account for limited companies. Learn how to register, access your corporation tax records, check deadlines, view payments, and manage your CT600 obligations online.
Sage Accounting does not file CT600 returns to HMRC. Learn what Sage does for corporation tax, its limitations, and how to pair it with Taxpipe for affordable CT600 filing.
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Complete guide to micro-entity accounts for UK limited companies. Learn the qualifying thresholds, what to include, FRS 105 requirements, and how they work with your CT600 filing.
QuickBooks does not file CT600 returns to HMRC. Learn what QuickBooks does for corporation tax, its limitations, and how to pair it with Taxpipe for affordable CT600 filing.
Complete guide to corporation tax loss relief. Learn how to carry forward trading losses, carry back to previous years, claim group relief, and which CT600 boxes to use for each type of relief.
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Can you safely file your CT600 without an accountant? Yes for simple companies. When DIY filing is safe, when to get help, and how to do it step by step.
Xero does not file CT600 returns. Learn what Xero does for corporation tax and how to pair it with Taxpipe for affordable CT600 filing.