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Company deregistration and liquidation

Company deregistration and liquidation

1. Deregistration of the company
A Hong Kong company (including a non-operative Dormant Company) may apply for deregistration under the Companies Ordinance, provided that the following conditions are met:
(1) All members agree to deregistration;
(2) the company has not commenced operations or carried on business, or has not commenced or carried on business in the 3 months immediately preceding the application;
(3) the company has no outstanding liabilities;
(4) the Company is not a party to any legal proceedings;
(5) the company's assets do not include immovable property located in Hong Kong; and
(6) (if the company is a holding company) the assets of all subsidiaries of the company
Excluding immovable property located in Hong Kong.
 

2. Winding up of the company
There are three ways to wind up a company:
(1) Shareholders' Voluntary Winding-up:
- Complete accounting closing;
- Convening a special resolution to obtain the consent of a majority of shareholders;
- The company's ability to repay its debts;
- A liquidator must be appointed to supervise and handle the winding-up process.
(2) Creditors' voluntary winding-up
- Complete accounting closing;
- the inability of the company to pay all its debts and inability to continue its business;
- The liquidator must be a certified public accountant or solicitor.
(3) Compulsory winding-up by the court
- Compulsory winding-up orders made by the court;
- the court will appoint a liquidator;
- The process involves multiple meetings with shareholders, directors and creditors.

 

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