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Is it better to close a company or just stop paying the fees?

Last updated: Oct 24, 2026, 15:06 (UTC+08:00)

Close it properly. An abandoned company builds penalties, and the registry may strike it off on its own terms, which can leave directors exposed. A formal closure avoids penalties that keep growing while the company stays on the register.
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