Question 1

How much does it cost to deregister a company in total?

Accepted Answer

All-in HK$3,790: this covers the HK$3,000 service fee plus HK$790 government fees & disbursements. The HK$790 breaks down into government fees of HK$690 (Companies Registry Form NDR1 HK$420 + IRD Notice of No Objection HK$270) and disbursements of HK$100. Transparent pricing with no hidden charges.

Question 2

What does the HK$790 include?

Accepted Answer

HK$790 = government fees HK$690 + disbursements HK$100. The HK$690 government fees cover the Companies Registry deregistration application (Form NDR1) at HK$420 and the IRD Notice of No Objection to a Company being Deregistered at HK$270. The HK$100 disbursements cover miscellaneous document and handling costs.

Question 3

Does the fee include the final-year statutory audit?

Accepted Answer

No. The final-year statutory audit is quoted separately, depending on your company's operations and the complexity of its accounts. See our audit services and audit pricing for details. We will clearly advise whether an audit is required during assessment.

Question 4

Does the fee include tax clearance and the final tax return?

Accepted Answer

The HK$3,000 service fee includes assistance with the tax-clearance process and follow-up needed to obtain the IRD Notice of No Objection. However, any outstanding prior-year returns, overdue profits tax returns, or final accounts preparation are quoted separately based on the scope of work.

Question 5

Are there any hidden fees?

Accepted Answer

No. The all-in HK$3,790 covers the service fee plus standard government fees and disbursements. Additional charges only apply in special situations — such as outstanding tax returns, penalties, an extra audit, or complex asset handling — and are always quoted clearly in advance.

Question 6

What payment methods do you accept?

Accepted Answer

We accept bank transfer, FPS, and cheque. The service fee is generally collected upon engagement, while government fees and disbursements are charged based on actual outlay. Detailed payment terms are set out in the engagement letter.

Question 7

What happens to the fee if the company has outstanding filings or penalties?

Accepted Answer

Before the IRD issues a Notice of No Objection, it requires all outstanding tax returns and unpaid tax/penalties to be cleared. If there are outstanding filings or penalties, the related catch-up returns, accounts, and penalty handling are quoted separately and must be cleared first before the deregistration can proceed.

Question 8

How much cheaper is deregistration than winding up (voluntary liquidation)?

Accepted Answer

Deregistration (all-in HK$3,790) suits dormant companies with no debts, no assets, and no ongoing business — making it the most cost-effective way to close. A members' voluntary winding up involves appointing a liquidator, statutory procedures, and gazette notices, typically costing tens of thousands of HKD, far more than deregistration. We assess your company first and recommend the most suitable option.

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