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I no longer need the company. Should I just stop paying?

Last updated: Nov 11, 2026, 13:31 (UTC+08:00)

No. An abandoned company can still build penalties and leave directors exposed. A formal strike-off or deregistration closes it properly and avoids penalties that keep growing while the company stays on the register.

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