Dormant Company Finder
Search for legally active but likely dormant UK companies — no recent accounts activity, no turnover filed, or overdue filings. Useful for acquisition prospecting, shelf company research, and portfolio cleanup.
Companies on this list are legally active at Companies House but show indicators of inactivity — they have filed dormant accounts, have overdue accounts more than one year past due, or have never filed turnover. They may be holding companies, shelf companies awaiting sale, or abandoned registrations. Always conduct due diligence before any acquisition.
Who uses this tool?
Acquisition prospecting
Identify dormant companies in your target sector. Older dormant companies often have established names and incorporation dates that buyers value — without the complexity of an active trading business.
Shelf company research
Shelf companies are ready-made vehicles registered but never traded. They appear here alongside genuinely dormant companies — both are legally active and can be acquired through a share purchase.
Portfolio cleanup
Accountants and company secretaries use this list to identify client companies that may need striking off, revival, or formal dormant accounts filing to remain compliant.
Shell company monitoring
Compliance and AML teams use dormant company lists to flag entities that are legally active but show no economic substance — a common characteristic of shell companies used in layering structures.