Company deregistration and liquidation
Company deregistration and liquidation
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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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