Deregistration & Liquidation

Exiting the Chinese market is often as complex as entering it. With shifting regulatory landscapes and intricate procedures across government bodies, a clear, compliant exit strategy is essential to preserve both value and reputation. Our Deregistration & Liquidation service provides a meticulously planned, expertly executed pathway for exiting the market, whether via branch office, representative office, WFOE, or Sino-foreign joint venture structure.

We guide you through every critical step from regulatory filings through to final deregistration with precision and local insight. Built on deep experience with China’s administrative framework, our approach ensures fully compliant exits tailored to your unique structure and risk profile. By anticipating regulatory hurdles, sequencing tasks effectively, and remaining firmly attuned to evolving requirements, we help you minimize delays, avoid liability, and preserve goodwill. With our support, deregistration becomes a smart, strategic move to protect your legacy and pave the way for what comes next.

Exiting the China market requires expertise. We ensure your deregistration process from initial planning to final regulatory closure is efficient, compliant, and fully aligned with your business goals.

Deregistration & Liquidation

How we support

  • Preparation of the liquidation plan to be approved by shareholder and to be executed by the liquidation committee
  • Support the liquidation committee with the execution of the approved liquidation planning
  • Provide periodical progress reporting on legally predefined and corporate internally defined milestones

How we support

  • Preparation of multiple scenarios simulating of the impact on the Income Statement and cashflow for the China based entity and group level, based on actual onsite operational situation and balance sheet review
  • Determining of recoverable cash and liquidity required for execution of the liquidation
  • Determining of means to efficiently transfer cash into China to fund the liquidation

How we support

  • Inventory of fixed assets, invisible assets, consumables, tooling and inventory held at own site(s) or supplier or distributor sites (in case of outsourced production or sales activities)
  • Liquidation of assets (sales or scrap)

How we support

  • Liaison with legal service provider executing the termination of employment
  • Preparation of payroll, commission, and p-file information to be considered in termination of employment
  • Preparation and training of the (human resources) department for the executing arrangements pre, during and post restructuring
How we support
  • (In the event the local organization is liquidated but China remains a location for sourcing of materials and products, or sales to local customers)
  • Re-engineering of critical business processes and business remodeling for post company liquidation
How we support
  • Filing of deregistration documentation at the State Administration of Market Regulation
  • Filing of deregistration at various government departments (depending on actual business situation)

How we support

  • Closing of corporate bank accounts
How we support
  • Preparation of information to be shared with external relations including key customers, suppliers and contacts
  • Preparatory support for customer and supplier representation for personal meetings with external relations
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