{"id":1395,"date":"2025-04-24T10:56:53","date_gmt":"2025-04-24T10:56:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mielogroup.com\/?p=1395"},"modified":"2025-04-24T13:36:02","modified_gmt":"2025-04-24T13:36:02","slug":"closing-a-hong-kong-company-deregistration-winding-up-and-dormant-status","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mielogroup.com\/fr\/closing-a-hong-kong-company-deregistration-winding-up-and-dormant-status\/","title":{"rendered":"Closing a Hong Kong Company: Deregistration, Winding Up, and Dormant Status"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Vue d'ensemble<\/b><\/p>\n

After operating a business in <\/span>Hong Kong<\/b>, there may come a time to <\/span>reassess the future<\/b> of your company. This could involve:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  • Deregistering the company<\/b><\/li>\n
  • Winding up the company (liquidation)<\/b><\/li>\n
  • Keeping the company dormant<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Understanding the distinctions between these options is crucial for making an informed decision while ensuring <\/span>legal compliance<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

    How to Deregister a Company in Hong Kong<\/b><\/p>\n

    Deregistration (or striking off) allows a company to be <\/span>removed from the Companies Register<\/b>. This is suitable for businesses that have <\/span>ceased operations<\/b> and have <\/span>no outstanding liabilities or assets<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Eligibility Requirements<\/b><\/p>\n

    To qualify for <\/span>deregistration<\/b>, the company must:<\/span><\/p>\n

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    • Have <\/span>ceased business<\/b> for at least <\/span>trois mois<\/b> before the application.<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Have <\/span>no outstanding liabilities<\/b>.<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Not be involved in any <\/span>legal proceedings<\/b>.<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Have <\/span>no immovable property<\/b> \u00e0 Hong Kong.<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Obtain a <\/span>“Notice of No Objection”<\/b> de la <\/span>Commissioner of Inland Revenue<\/b>.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>

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      Deregistration Process<\/b><\/p>\n

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      1. Submit <\/span>Form IR1263<\/b> \u00e0 la <\/span>D\u00e9partement des recettes int\u00e9rieures (IRD)<\/b> to obtain the “No Objection” notice.<\/span><\/li>\n
      2. File <\/span>Form NDR1<\/b> avec le <\/span>Hong Kong Companies Registry<\/b> within <\/span>3 months<\/b> of receiving the No Objection notice.<\/span><\/li>\n
      3. The company\u2019s name is published in the <\/span>Journal officiel<\/b> for approximately <\/span>90 to 110 days<\/b>.<\/span><\/li>\n
      4. If no objections are raised, the company is officially <\/span>deregistered<\/b>.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        The entire process typically takes <\/span>6 \u00e0 9 mois<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

        Winding Up (Liquidation) in Hong Kong<\/b><\/p>\n

        Winding up is a <\/span>formal process<\/b> of closing a company and distributing its assets to <\/span>creditors and shareholders<\/b>. There are two types:<\/span><\/p>\n

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        1. Liquidation volontaire<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          Member\u2019s Voluntary Winding Up (Solvent Companies)<\/b><\/p>\n

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          • L'entreprise <\/span>must be solvent<\/b> (able to pay its debts within <\/span>12 mois<\/b>).<\/span><\/li>\n
          • A <\/span>d\u00e9claration de solvabilit\u00e9<\/b> must be signed by directors and submitted to the <\/span>Registre des entreprises<\/b>.<\/span><\/li>\n
          • A <\/span>r\u00e9solution sp\u00e9ciale<\/b> (approved by at least <\/span>75% of shareholders<\/b>) is required.<\/span><\/li>\n
          • A <\/span>liquidator<\/b> is appointed to oversee the process.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            Creditors\u2019 Voluntary Winding Up (Insolvent Companies)<\/b><\/p>\n

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            • Suitable when the company <\/span>cannot pay its debts<\/b> as they become due.<\/span><\/li>\n
            • A <\/span>declaration of insolvency<\/b> must be made by directors.<\/span><\/li>\n
            • A <\/span>creditors’ meeting<\/b> is held to discuss and vote on the winding-up resolution.<\/span><\/li>\n
            • A <\/span>liquidator<\/b> is appointed to distribute assets and settle liabilities.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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              1. Liquidation obligatoire<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                This occurs when a court <\/span>orders the winding up of a company<\/b>, typically due to <\/span>l'insolvabilit\u00e9 ou des raisons juridiques<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

                Common Grounds for a Court-Ordered Winding Up:<\/b><\/p>\n

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                • The company owes <\/span>HK$10,000 or more<\/b> and is unable to pay.<\/span><\/li>\n
                • The company has resolved via <\/span>r\u00e9solution sp\u00e9ciale<\/b> to be wound up by the court.<\/span><\/li>\n
                • The court determines it is <\/span>just and equitable<\/b> to wind up the company.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                  A <\/span>liquidator<\/b> is appointed by the court to <\/span>manage the company\u2019s closure<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

                  Dormant Status as an Alternative to Closure<\/b><\/p>\n

                  A <\/span>dormant company<\/b> is one that <\/span>remains registered<\/b> but <\/span>does not actively conduct business<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

                  Conditions for Dormant Status<\/b><\/p>\n

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                  • The company must <\/span>not engage<\/b> in any business transactions except for certain permitted activities, such as paying fees.<\/span><\/li>\n
                  • Relevant accounting transactions<\/b> (such as sales, purchases, or financial transactions) must not occur.<\/span><\/li>\n
                  • Annual compliance obligations<\/b> (e.g., annual returns) must still be met.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                    To apply for dormancy:<\/span><\/p>\n

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                    • A <\/span>r\u00e9solution sp\u00e9ciale<\/b> (approved by <\/span>75% of shareholders<\/b>) is required.<\/span><\/li>\n
                    • The resolution must be filed with the <\/span>Registre des entreprises<\/b>.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                      Conclusion<\/b><\/p>\n

                      The best approach depends on your company’s <\/span>current status and future plans<\/b>:<\/span><\/p>\n

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                      • Deregistration<\/b> is suitable for companies with no ongoing activities.<\/span><\/li>\n
                      • Enroulement<\/b> is appropriate for those needing to settle assets and liabilities.<\/span><\/li>\n
                      • Statut dormant<\/b> is ideal for companies that may <\/span>resume operations in the future<\/b>.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                        Closing a company involves legal and financial complexities\u2014contact us today for professional guidance to ensure a smooth transition.<\/b><\/p>\n

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                        Closing a Hong Kong company can be done through deregistration, winding up (liquidation), or dormant status. Deregistration suits companies with no operations, assets, or liabilities and takes 6-9 months. Winding up can be voluntary (solvent or insolvent) or court-ordered for insolvent companies. Dormant status allows a company to remain registered without active business operations. Choosing the right option depends on financial status and future plans.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1400,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[20],"tags":[33],"class_list":["post-1395","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-hong-kong-business-guide","tag-business-operation"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mielogroup.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1395","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mielogroup.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mielogroup.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mielogroup.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mielogroup.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1395"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/mielogroup.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1395\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2144,"href":"https:\/\/mielogroup.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1395\/revisions\/2144"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mielogroup.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1400"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mielogroup.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1395"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mielogroup.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1395"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mielogroup.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1395"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}