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Oct 4, 2026

Deregistering or Winding Up a Hong Kong Company: Cost, Steps and the IRD No-Objection Letter

A defunct, solvent private company is closed by deregistration under section 750 of the Companies Ordinance: HK$270 to the Inland Revenue Department for a Notice of No Objection, then HK$420 with Form NDR1 to the Companies Registry, and about five months until the Gazette dissolves it. Companies with debts or disputes need a winding up with a liquidator instead, which is slower and far more expensive.

Oct 3, 2026

Virtual Office, Serviced Office or Coworking in Hong Kong: 2026 Prices by District

In 2026 a Hong Kong virtual office costs from HK$68 a month for an address-only plan in Central and from HK$585 for a Grade A tower address, a coworking pass about HK$3,600 a month, and a dedicated desk HK$4,500 in Quarry Bay to HK$8,100 at One IFC. Serviced offices are quoted per workstation. Central Grade A rents rose 7.3% in the first half of 2026 while Kowloon East is forecast to fall, so district drives the bill.

Oct 2, 2026

Employer Obligations in Hong Kong: MPF, Employer's Return and Employment Ordinance Basics for Your First Hire

A first hire in Hong Kong means enrolling the employee in an MPF scheme within 60 days and paying 5% of relevant income up to HK$1,500 a month, filing Form IR56E with the Inland Revenue Department within 3 months and the employer's return each April, taking out employees' compensation insurance before day one, and meeting Employment Ordinance minimums including the HK$43.1 hourly minimum wage from 1 May 2026, 15 statutory holidays in 2026 and 7 to 14 days' annual leave.