Support Items

Maximum per Item

Eligibility, Support Methods and Criteria

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Start-up support

Up to 3 million yuan ($417,000)

1. For newly established foreign-invested enterprises, when the subscribed capital of the foreign party reaches or exceeds $100 million and at least 50% of the subscribed capital is paid in within one year from the issuance of the business license: A grant of 3 million yuan will be provided for the establishment of foreign-invested enterprises; an additional grant of 2 million yuan will be given when the rest of the subscribed capital is fully paid in within two years of the issuance of the business license.

2. For subscribed capital between $50 million (included) and $100 million, when the full amount is paid in within one year from the issuance of the business license: A grant of 3 million yuan will be offered.

3. For subscribed capital between $30 million (included) and $50 million, when the full amount is paid in within one year from the issuance of the business license: A grant of 2 million yuan will be provided.

4. For subscribed capital between $10 million (included) and $30 million, when the full amount is paid in within one year from the issuance of the business license: A grant of 1 million yuan will be offered.

5. For subscribed capital between $1 million (included) and $10 million, when the full amount is paid in within one year from the issuance of the business license: A grant of 50,000 yuan will be given for every $1 million in paid-in capital.

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Support for capital increase and equity expansion

Up to 5 million yuan

1. For capital increase and equity expansion projects for foreign-invested enterprises (including cases where foreign-invested enterprises acquire domestic-funded enterprises): When the total net increase in registered capital or subscribed capital by the foreign party in a single year reaches the amount specified in the first support item, grants will be given under the same conditions and standards as specified in the first support item.

2. For newly established foreign-invested enterprises that have received start-up grants and make additional investments within two years: As for newly increased capital, grants cannot be applied for separately — the differential grants can be applied for based on the cumulative amount corresponding to the standards specified in the first support item. A single foreign-invested enterprise can receive a maximum cumulative grant of 5 million yuan for establishment, capital increase and equity expansion.

3. For foreign-invested enterprises established or increasing capital and expanding equity (including cases where foreign-invested enterprises acquire domestic-funded enterprises) before Jan 1, 2020, where the remaining unpaid capital from the foreign party is fully paid in within one year from the implementation date of these regulations: As for the remaining unpaid capital, a grant of 50,000 yuan will be given where every $1 million is paid in, with a cap of 1 million yuan for the total grants.

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Boosting the development of enterprises engaged in foreign trade

Up to 14 million yuan

1. For enterprises participating in the evaluation and recognition of the top 100 municipal-level enterprises in imports, exports, new business formats and independent brands in foreign trade: One-time support of 200,000 yuan will be provided to newly certified enterprises.

2. Total support of up to 14 million yuan will be offered to enterprises recognized as trade-oriented headquarters for establishment, property purchase (or rental), operations, as well as mergers and acquisitions.

3. For companies recognized as authorized economic operators (AEOs) for the first time: One-time support of 100,000 yuan will be provided.

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Support for exemplary enterprises in foreign trade

Up to 200,000 yuan

For companies recognized as exemplary enterprises cultivating and introducing international trade distribution centers for the first time: One-time support of 200,000 yuan will be provided.

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Support for bases and enterprises in trade in services

Up to 500,000 yuan

1. For recognized national-level distinctive bases in trade in services, municipal-level exemplary bases in trade in services and municipal-level exemplary projects in trade in services: Offer one-time support of 500,000 yuan, 300,000 yuan and 200,000 yuan, respectively.

2. For enterprises with annual executed contract value of service outsourcing exceeding $5 million: Upon verification, provide one-time support of 200,000 yuan.

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Funding support for activities

Up to 500,000 yuan

For chambers of commerce, associations, investment promotion agencies, professional organizations and businesses engaged in activities related to business stabilization, trade promotions, investment promotions, publicity and promotions, policy-based training and more: Provide support equivalent to 50% of the cost for approved activities, with a cap of 500,000 yuan for an individual project.

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Optimizing the industrial structure of foreign investment

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1. For advanced manufacturing, modern service, high-tech and eco-friendly sectors in line with the industrial orientation of the district：Allow eligible enterprises to enjoy the policy on tariff exemptions for imported equipment for their own use.

2. For eligible foreign-invested industrial projects in the encouraged category that make efficient use of land: Provide priority access to land under equal conditions.

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Development of headquarters enterprises

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Qualified institutions — such as regional HQs, business unit HQs and trade-oriented HQs of multinational corporations as well as foreign-funded research and development centers set up in the district — may enjoy support measures, including subsidies, incentives, and high-level talent recruitment and management services provided by both municipal and district authorities, in accordance with the principle of receiving the highest applicable benefit without duplication.

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Accelerating industrial upgrading toward green, low-carbon development

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Preferential policies — such as corporate income tax reductions or exemptions, and immediate value-added tax (VAT) refunds upon collection for products that utilize resources in a comprehensive manner — are available under the following circumstances:

1. Foreign investors are encouraged to actively participate in China’s carbon peak and carbon neutrality strategies by developing green technologies, designing eco-friendly products, constructing green factories, establishing green supply chains and establishing model enterprises for green design.

2. Support is provided for foreign-invested enterprises to engage in the R&D and application of green and low-carbon technologies.

3. Foreign-invested businesses are encouraged to contribute to energy conservation and carbon reduction by upgrading and retrofitting key products and equipment, promoting recycling initiatives, and making use of accelerated depreciation for fixed assets, as well as specialized products, equipment, and projects focused on energy and water conservation.

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Strengthening services for the implementation of foreign-funded projects

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Establish and regularly update a list of key foreign-funded projects, each with a total investment of over $30 million:

1. Strengthen comprehensive factor support by providing policy assistance for project planning, land use, energy consumption, construction and so forth in accordance with laws and regulations.

2. Enhance whole-process tracking services by facilitating procedures related to project approval and registration, environmental impact assessments, logistics, and the entry and exit of personnel.

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Support for capital increase and production expansion of foreign-invested enterprises

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1. For technological and digital transformation projects undertaken by industrial enterprises: Provide financial support as per regulations.

2. For foreign-invested manufacturing projects involving newly allocated industrial land: Ensure the provision of land-related resources, with priority given to key indicators such as newly added construction land, land transfer terms and plot ratios.

3. For key foreign-invested projects: Strengthen coordination efforts to accelerate project progress, establish a fast-track mechanism for project approvals, fully implement advance permitting for pile foundation construction, and promote the integrated issuance of construction permits for pile foundations and foundation pit support in major projects.

4. Major projects, industrial, R&D and public service facility projects: For those meeting planning, safety, quality and fire protection requirements, early phased acceptance of main structures or individual units may be applied for. Upon meeting basic functional requirements, interior decoration procedures may be processed, or the project may be put into use directly.

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