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What happens if a Cayman company keeps missing its annual return?

Last updated: Oct 21, 2026, 17:46 (UTC+08:00)

The Registrar can strike it off, and a struck-off company's assets can pass to the government. Restoring it takes an application, the unpaid fees and penalties, and sometimes a court order (confirm the route for your case with your specialist). If the company has done its job, a planned strike-off or voluntary winding up closes it cleanly instead.

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Source: Companies Act (2025 Revision), striking off, Cayman Islands General Registry

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