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Home<\/a> \u203a Company deregistration<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\tTCSP licence TC009022<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Hong Kong Company deregistration<\/em> Services<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Dormant, debt-free limited company? We handle deregistration through to dissolution.<\/p>\n\t\t

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2014<\/b> years in business<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

TC009022<\/b> Trust or Company Service Provider licence<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n

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Deregistration, striking off or winding up?<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t

All three dissolve a company. Deregistration is the one the company applies for itself.<\/p>\n\t\t

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Deregistration (company deregistration)<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Non-operating, solvent private companies and companies limited by guarantee that meet the conditions can apply, through the company, its directors or members. The authorities describe it as simpler, less costly and quicker.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Companies Ordinance, section 750<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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Striking off<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t

If the Registrar of Companies has reasonable cause to believe a company is not operating, the Registrar may strike its name off the register. This is the Registrar\u2019s power, and the company cannot apply.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Companies Ordinance, Part 15, Division 1<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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Winding up<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Settle the accounts, sell assets, distribute net assets to members, then dissolve the company. Methods: members\u2019 voluntary, creditors\u2019 voluntary, or compulsory winding up by the court.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Part V of the Companies (Winding Up and Miscellaneous Provisions) Ordinance<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n

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All conditions must be met<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t

The Companies Registry lists 7 conditions. The table on the right merges the holding company subsidiary condition into \u2018Immovable property\u2019. Before applying, the company must also properly dispose of assets such as bank balances, vehicles and property.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Source: Companies Registry FAQ Question 2<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\tWhatsApp us\n<\/a>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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\n \t\t\tMembers<\/span><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\tAll members agree<\/span>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n
\n \t\t\tTrading<\/span><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\tNot started, or not trading in 3 months before applying<\/span>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n
\n \t\t\tDebts<\/span><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\tNo outstanding debts<\/span>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n
\n \t\t\tLegal procedure<\/span><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\tNot a party to any legal proceedings<\/span>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n
\n \t\t\tImmovable property<\/span><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\tAssets exclude Hong Kong immovable property (for a holding company, including subsidiaries)<\/span>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n
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What does company deregistration include?<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t

From assessing whether the company qualifies for deregistration and handling the statutory matters before closure, through to applying for a Notice of No Objection and filing with the Companies Registry, SetupHK takes care of it all. For companies that need winding-up, we can also handle the process on your behalf.<\/p>\n\t\t

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Check if the company can be deregistered<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t

We check the company against the 7 conditions to see which ones it meets. If it does not meet them, we explain what needs to be dealt with first, or we can handle the winding-up for you instead.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n

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Pre-closure accounts and tax filing<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t

We organise the accounts, arrange an audit by one of our partner CPA practices, file the final profits tax return and settle the tax payable.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n

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Shareholder resolution and documents<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Prepare the written resolution of all members agreeing to deregistration, and the documents needed.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n

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IRD no-objection letter<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t

We submit Form IR1263 and follow up on any IRD enquiries or notices.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\tMust obtain<\/span>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n

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Application to the Companies Registry<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Prepare Form NDR1 and the no-objection letter. Submit within 3 months of the letter\u2019s issue.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t3-month deadline<\/span>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n

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Follow-up until dissolution<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t

We track Gazette notices and objection periods, notify you on dissolution, and remind you which records to keep.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n

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An unlimited company (sole proprietorship or partnership) has no 'striking off'.<\/b> Notify the Business Registration Office in writing or on Form IRC3113 within 1 month of ceasing business. Late notice risks a HK$5,000 fine and 1 year\u2019s imprisonment. SetupHK can help cancel your registration.<\/p>\n\t\t

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How company deregistration costs are set<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Service fees quoted per company; fixed government fees HK$270 (IRD) and HK$420 (NDR1), non-refundable.<\/p>\n\t\t

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What is the company's current situation?<\/h3>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t

The company must not be trading, or have traded in the 3 months before applying.<\/p>\n\t\t

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\n \t\t\tNever started trading<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\tIncorporated, but no business done<\/span>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n
\n \t\t\tHas stopped trading<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\tNot trading in the 3 months before applying<\/span>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n
\n \t\t\tStill trading<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\tMust cease business first<\/span>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n
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Do the shareholders agree?<\/h3>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t

Striking off requires all members to agree.<\/p>\n\t\t

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\n \t\t\tOnly one shareholder<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\tThe sole shareholder decides<\/span>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n
\n \t\t\tAll shareholders agree<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\tCan pass a written resolution<\/span>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n
\n \t\t\tOpinions differ<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\tMay not meet the conditions<\/span>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n
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Unanimous consent is one condition. If opinions differ, WhatsApp us the details first.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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Does your company have any of these?<\/h3>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t

These may affect whether the application goes smoothly. Select all that apply.<\/p>\n\t\t

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\n \n<\/div>\n\t\t\tAnnual returns or tax returns not yet filed File first; still required until dissolution<\/sub><\/span>\n\t\t
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When would you like to start?<\/h3>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t

Tell us your preferred timing.<\/p>\n\t\t

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\n \t\t\tWithin a month<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\tArrange in advance<\/span>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n
\n \t\t\tNot yet decided<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\tJust exploring<\/span>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n
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