Special Registrations
Find information on establishing and operating regional headquarters, R&D centers, QFLP entities, arbitration institutions, and accounting firms in Shanghai, including relevant registration, licensing, and support policies.
Regional headquarters
Find information on establishing regional headquarters in Shanghai, including eligibility requirements, policy support, funding incentives, and relevant procedures for multinational companies.
Notice of Shanghai Municipal People's Government on Issuing the Revised Provisions of Shanghai Municipality on Encouraging Multinational Corporations to Establish Regional Headquarters
This notice sets out Shanghai's revised provisions for multinational regional headquarters, covering recognition criteria, application procedures, and support measures for fund operations, trade, talent, and entry-exit services.
FAQs on policies supporting multinational companies in establishing regional HQs in Huangpu district: Capital increase rewards
The Huangpu district government of Shanghai has introduced a series of policies to encourage multinational corporations to set up regional headquarters in the district. This section outlines the capital increase rewards available under these policies.
R&D centers
Explore information on establishing and developing foreign-invested R&D centers in Shanghai, including development plans, support measures, and import tax policies.
Set up R&D centers
This guide outlines accreditation requirements for foreign-funded R&D centers, global R&D centers, and open innovation platforms in Shanghai, covering eligibility, application materials, procedures, and applicant rights and obligations. Applications are processed online, with decisions made within five working days.
Plan on upgrading foreign-invested R&D centers
Effective March 15, 2024, this plan outlines measures to support the development of foreign-invested R&D centers in Shanghai, covering R&D investment, open innovation, customs clearance, cross-border data flows, financing, IPR protection, talent, and tax incentives.
Notice on import tax policies for foreign-funded R&D centers in Shanghai for 2026-30
This notice outlines Shanghai's 2026–30 tax exemption policy for equipment imported by foreign-funded R&D centers, covering eligibility, application deadlines and materials, review procedures, and compliance requirements.
QFLP pilot program
Find answers to key questions about Shanghai's QFLP pilot program, including how to apply, eligibility requirements, foreign exchange conversion, domestic investment, and industry restrictions.
FAQs about Qualified Foreign Limited Partner (QFLP) pilot program
This FAQ outlines Shanghai's QFLP pilot program, detailing the approval process, eligibility criteria such as 500 million US dollars in equity or 1 billion US dollars in assets under management, permitted investments, and restrictions for foreign investors.
Arbitration institutions
Find guidance on establishing arbitration institutions in Shanghai, including procedures for setting up arbitration centers and offices for overseas arbitration institutions.
How to establish arbitration center in Shanghai
This guide breaks down the key aspects of setting up an arbitration center in Shanghai.
Guide for overseas arbitration institutions wishing to establish offices in Shanghai
The Shanghai Municipal Bureau of Justice issued a notice on June 25 allowing overseas arbitration institutions to establish offices in the city starting Aug 1.
Accounting firms
Explore the requirements and procedures for overseas accounting firms seeking temporary audit licenses in Shanghai, with guidance on applications and related regulatory requirements.
A Guide to Shanghai Municipal Finance Bureau's Processing of Applications from Overseas Accounting Firms for Temporary Audit Licensing in the Chinese Mainland
The guide provides application information for overseas accounting firms seeking to engage in temporary auditing practice in the Chinese mainland.
