Company Deregistration Services

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.

Deregistration Service Types

Striking Off Registration

Applicable to companies that have ceased operations and meet specific conditions, applying for striking off registration through the Companies Registry.

Compulsory Winding Up

Applicable to companies unable to pay debts or deciding to cease operations, conducting winding up through court procedures.

Striking Off Requirements

Ceased Operations

Company must have ceased operations or never commenced business, with no assets or liabilities.

Complete Documentation

All annual returns filed and all government fees and penalties settled.

No Debts

Company has no creditors or debts, and no legal proceedings to be handled.

Shareholder Consent

All company shareholders agree to the resolution for striking off company registration.

Bank Accounts

All bank accounts closed and account balances fully withdrawn.

Tax Clearance

All tax returns filed, any outstanding taxes paid, and tax matters settled.

Deregistration Process

Eligibility Assessment

Assess whether company meets striking off requirements.

Document Preparation

Prepare complete striking off application documents.

Submit Application

Submit striking off application to Companies Registry.

Notice Period

Wait for 3-month notice period if no objections.

Tax Processing

Handle final tax return matters.

Complete Deregistration

Receive striking off certificate, officially complete deregistration.

Service Packages

Sole Proprietorship Deregistration

  • Prepare business registration cancellation documents
  • Wait for client to sign and return documents
  • Submit business registration cancellation application
  • Follow up with IRD on business registration cancellation progress
  • Obtain successful business registration cancellation documents
HKD 1,200

Limited Company Deregistration

  • Prepare financial statements and cessation audit report
  • Apply for no objection notice for striking off company/limited partnership fund registration
  • Submit business registration office cancellation application
  • Follow up with Business Registration Office on no objection notice
  • Submit Companies Registry striking off application
  • Companies Registry publishes Gazette and strikes off company
  • Obtain successful striking off company documents
HKD 2,600 (+audit fees)

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

Need to Deregister Your Company?

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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