Professional handling of company deregistration matters including striking off company registration and company winding up procedures. Ensure lawful completion of deregistration procedures and avoid subsequent legal issues.
Applicable to companies that have ceased operations and meet specific conditions, applying for striking off registration through the Companies Registry.
Applicable to companies unable to pay debts or deciding to cease operations, conducting winding up through court procedures.
Company must have ceased operations or never commenced business, with no assets or liabilities.
All annual returns filed and all government fees and penalties settled.
Company has no creditors or debts, and no legal proceedings to be handled.
All company shareholders agree to the resolution for striking off company registration.
All bank accounts closed and account balances fully withdrawn.
All tax returns filed, any outstanding taxes paid, and tax matters settled.
Assess whether company meets striking off requirements.
Prepare complete striking off application documents.
Submit striking off application to Companies Registry.
Wait for 3-month notice period if no objections.
Handle final tax return matters.
Receive striking off certificate, officially complete deregistration.
The company must have ceased operations or never commenced business, have no creditors or debts, all government fees paid, and all shareholders agree to the striking off.
Generally takes 4-6 months to complete the entire process, including a 3-month notice period. If no objections, the timeline may vary depending on document completeness.
Need to notify relevant institutions such as banks, insurance companies, cancel all business registrations, and properly preserve company records for at least 5 years.
If there are objections, the striking off process will be suspended. Need to handle objection matters and resolve all issues before continuing the striking off process.
Applying to the Companies Registry for striking off requires government fees, currently HKD 850. Additionally, professional service fees are required.
After striking off, under specific conditions, restoration of registration can be applied for, but must meet legal requirements and pay relevant fees. Recommend consulting professional advice first.
Contact our professional team immediately for comprehensive company deregistration consultation services. We will assist you to complete all statutory procedures smoothly.
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