{"id":2001,"date":"2025-04-24T10:56:55","date_gmt":"2025-04-24T10:56:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mielogroup.com\/?p=2001"},"modified":"2025-05-09T02:41:07","modified_gmt":"2025-05-09T02:41:07","slug":"closing-a-hong-kong-company","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mielogroup.com\/fr\/closing-a-hong-kong-company\/","title":{"rendered":"Fermeture d'une soci\u00e9t\u00e9 \u00e0 Hong Kong"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Vue d'ensemble<\/b><\/p>\n

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

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

    <\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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

    <\/p>\n

    How to Deregister a Company in Hong Kong

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

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

    <\/p>\n

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

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

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

      <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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

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

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

        <\/p>\n

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

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

        <\/p>\n

        1. Voluntary Winding Up

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

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

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

          <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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

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


            <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            2. Compulsory Winding Up<\/b><\/p>\n

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

            <\/p>\n

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

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


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



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

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

              <\/p>\n

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

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

                <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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

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


                  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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

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

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

                    <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                    Closing a company involves legal and financial complexities\u2014contact us today for professional guidance to ensure a smooth transition.<\/b><\/b><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

                    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":2003,"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-2001","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\/2001","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=2001"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/mielogroup.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2001\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2628,"href":"https:\/\/mielogroup.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2001\/revisions\/2628"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mielogroup.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2003"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mielogroup.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2001"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mielogroup.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2001"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mielogroup.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2001"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}