How Much Does It Cost to Deregister a Hong Kong Company?

Author：Hong Kong Enterprise Service Centre（TCSP TC010205） · Published：2026-11-08 · Last updated：2026-11-08 · Data as of：2026-11

Government fees to deregister a Hong Kong private company total HK$690 (IRD HK$270, Companies Registry HK$420). The seven conditions, the process, and why the bank balance must be dealt with first.

Short answer: An eligible Hong Kong private company can be closed by deregistration, with government fees of HK$690: the IRD fee for a Notice of No Objection (HK$270, Form IR1263) plus the Companies Registry deregistration fee (HK$420, Form NDR1). Companies that do not qualify usually have to be wound up, which costs far more.

Seven conditions (all must be met)

All members agree to the deregistration;
The company never started business, or has not operated or carried on business in the 3 months before applying;
It has no outstanding liabilities;
It is not a party to any legal proceedings;
Its assets do not include immovable property in Hong Kong;
If it is a holding company, its subsidiaries’ assets do not include immovable property in Hong Kong;
It has obtained the IRD’s Notice of No Objection.

Fees

Item	Amount
IRD Notice of No Objection (IR1263)	HK$270
Companies Registry deregistration (NDR1)	HK$420
Total government fees	HK$690
Late annual returns (if any)	Extra, depending on the delay

Both fees are non-refundable. If the IRD asks for outstanding tax returns or accounts, the bookkeeping and audit cost is extra.

Deal with the bank balance first

Once deregistered, the company is dissolved and any property still held by it, including bank balances, vests in the Government. Distribute or settle the balance properly and close the bank account before applying.

How we can help

Our deregistration service starts at HK$3,980 including the HK$690 government fees: eligibility check, company search, IR1263, NDR1 and shareholder consents, and follow-up until the company is deregistered.

Sources

Inland Revenue Department: FAQs on Notice of No Objection https://www.ird.gov.hk/eng/faq/inn.htm
Companies Registry: Fees https://www.cr.gov.hk/en/services/fees.htm
Companies Registry: Deregistration guide (No. 12) https://www.cr.gov.hk/en/publications/docs/12-e.pdf

General information only, not legal or tax advice.

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