Deregistration of Limited Company
When a limited company closes down or ceases operations, the responsible person of the company must take the initiative to apply to the Companies Registry for deregistration of the company if the person wishes to deregister the company and remove the company.
A limited company is officially ceased only upon receipt of a letter from the Companies Registry clearly stating that “the company is officially ceased on the date of publication of the gazette notice under section 751 of the Companies Ordinance.”
General Accounting provides complete company deregistration services, clients only need to provide company documents, sign relevant documents and pay fees to enjoy one-stop service for limited liability company deregistration.
This fast and time-saving service ensures that operations are legal and compliant.
8 Steps for Company Deregistration
- Click here and fill in the application form: and submit company documents
- Verification of information: Our Customer service officers will contact clients to verify company information, closing dates and conduct due diligence
- Verify the company's current status: Verify whether the limited company has submitted its annual returns, business registration fees or other outstanding tax obligations
- Payment methods: Faster Payment System (FPS), bank transfer, check, or cash
- Signing: The client must personally visit General Accounting to verify their identity and sign the documents for deregistering company.
- Submission of documents: We will submit the limited company closure documents to the Inland Revenue Department and the Companies Registry
- Follow-up: 6-12 months or more to deregister a company, General Accounting will continue to follow up and assist in resolving the issue of company deregistration
- Completion: Received a letter acknowledging receipt of the application for deregistration from the Companies Registry and officially deregister the limited company
Company Deregistration Service Plan
Company Deregistration Service Plan
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Prepare the Shareholder's resolution for Deregistration
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Request for a Notice of No Objection to a Company being Deregistered from IRD
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Prepare and submit the form NDR1 for Application for Deregistration to CR
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Provide the Correspondence to receive the letter from IRD / CR
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Follow up the cessation procedures of the IRD and CR
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Inland Revenue Department charges HK$ 270
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Companies Registry charges HK$ 420
Conditions for Company Deregistration
- All shareholders agree to apply for Deregistration
- Not yet commence business or stop operating within three months prior to the application
- There are no outstanding liabilities or obligations
- Not a party involved in any legal process
- The company's assets do not include property located in Hong Kong
- Assets of all subsidiaries do not include property located in Hong Kong
* Any person who knowingly or recklessly provides false or misleading information to the relevant governmental department is guilty of a crime and is liable to a fine and imprisonment.
Documents Requested for Application for Deregistration
- Certificate of Incorporation (CI)
- Business registration certificate (BR)
- Annual Return (NAR1) / Incorporation form (NNC1)
- Articles of association
- Identity cards or passports and proof of address for directors and shareholders
- Due diligence data
- Audit reports and tax assessments form
Company Deregistration FAQ
A: Clients should discuss and arrange the distribution of assets before applying for the deregistration of the limited company, and after the company is officially ceased, the assets will be frozen.
For details, please visit: [Company cessation] 5 Things You Must Read Before Deregistering a Company | End the Company's Asset Processing
A: If the relevant conditions are met, it is recommended to choose to apply for deregistration, which takes less time and costs less.
For details, please visit: [Company Liquidation vs Deregistration] Unlimited Company Cessation | Limited Company Liquidation
A: No, before the company is officially ceased, it still needs to submit its annual return and business registration fee on time.
A: The Company Registry will issue a notice in paper form. You can also check the date of deregistration at the Online Company Search Center.
A: No. The Inland Revenue Department will issue a Notice of No Objection to Deregistration only after all the tax issues are settled.
A: Yes, as long as the company name is not registered during the period, client can use the same name to register the company.
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You can choose your own company name, available for an instant company registration service!
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Prepare company profit and loss accounts, balance sheets, and general ledgers; clear backlogged accounting records; provide accounting services on an annual, quarterly, or monthly basis.
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