📄 Submission of Nil Returns (Ltd or Sole Trader) – UK

✅ File Nil Returns to Stay Compliant & Avoid HMRC Penalties

Even if your limited company or sole trader business has not traded, you may still be legally required to file nil tax returns with HMRC and Companies House. At YUDEY, we handle quick and accurate filing of Zero Activity Returns — so you stay compliant without paying unnecessary penalties.

📌 What Is a Nil Return?

A nil return is a declaration that your business had no trading activity or income during a specific accounting period. It is still a formal HMRC or Companies House submission, and skipping it can lead to:

  • ❌ Fines for non-filing

  • ❌ Risk of forced strike-off (for Ltd)

  • ❌ HMRC investigations or inquiries

  • ❌ Loss of tax registration status

Filing a nil return does not cancel your company or sole trader status — it simply confirms inactivity for the period.

🧾 Who Needs to Submit Nil Returns?

Business Type Required Filings (even if dormant)
Limited Companies (Ltd) Corporation Tax Return (CT600), Annual Accounts, Confirmation Statement
Sole Traders Self Assessment Tax Return (SA100) if registered with HMRC
VAT-registered entities Quarterly VAT Return – showing £0 activity
PAYE-registered employers Employer Payment Summary (EPS) with no payroll run

HMRC and Companies House expect returns even with zero activity, unless your business has been officially dissolved.

✅ Our Nil Return Services Include

Service Description
CT600 Nil Return Filing Zero-activity Corporation Tax Return for Ltd companies
Dormant Accounts (Companies House) Filing dormant company accounts (if fully inactive)
SA100 Nil Return (Sole Trader) Self Assessment with £0 income
VAT Nil Returns £0 activity VAT filings under Making Tax Digital (MTD)
PAYE Nil Submissions Employer Payment Summary (EPS) for no staff paid
Deadline Monitoring Avoid late penalties with reminders & filing tracking
HMRC and Companies House liaison We communicate directly with tax authorities for you

⚠️ Common Scenarios Where Nil Returns Are Required

  • A newly formed company hasn’t started trading yet

  • A sole trader paused activity but didn’t de-register

  • Your company is dormant but still registered with Companies House

  • VAT-registered business hasn’t made sales

  • A PAYE scheme is open but no salaries were paid this month

🛡️ Why Choose YUDEY?

  • Fast, low-cost nil return filing

  • Prevents fines and strikes from Companies House or HMRC

  • Flat-rate pricing — no hidden charges

  • Expert support for dormant, inactive, or paused businesses

  • Multilingual service: 🇬🇧 🇺🇦 🇵🇱

📞 Need to File a Nil Return?

Avoid unnecessary penalties and stress.
Contact YUDEY today to file your nil returns correctly — for limited companies, sole traders, or VAT/PAYE-registered entities.

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