On September 5, 2025, the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) issued the Implementation Measures for the Compulsory Deregistration of Companies (Order No. 105). The Measures will come into effect on October 10, 2025.

Key Provisions of Measures is as follows

1. Scope of Application

   Companies that have been revoked, ordered to close down, or had their business license cancelled, and that fail to apply for deregistration within three years, may be subject to compulsory deregistration by the registration authority.

2. Announcement Procedure

   The registration authority will issue a public announcement of its intention to deregister the company. The announcement will be published through the National Enterprise Credit Information Publicity System.

3. Objection Mechanism

   During the announcement period, creditors, shareholders, or other interested parties may file objections. If a valid objection is raised, the deregistration procedure will be suspended.

4. Decision and Service

   If no objection is filed within the prescribed time, the authority may issue a decision on compulsory deregistration. The decision will be delivered via announcement if the company or responsible person cannot be contacted.

5. Termination and Restoration

   The procedure may be terminated if circumstances change or legal grounds no longer exist. After deregistration, if there is a legitimate reason, the company (or interested parties) may apply for restoration of registration within a statutory time limit.

6. Transparency and Fairness

   Measures emphasize openness and public supervision, ensuring due process through announcements, objection channels, and remedies.