Measures of Shanghai Municipality to Manage the Fund for the Development of Regional Headquarters of Multinational Companies

The measures are formulated to accelerate the growth of the headquarters economy and encourage multinationals to enhance their functions and capabilities by establishing or upgrading high-level projects such as regional headquarters and research and development centers.

Issuing Authority: Shanghai Municipal Commission of Commerce, Shanghai Municipal Bureau of Finance

Issued on: Aug 28, 2025

Effective Date: Sept 1, 2025-Aug 31, 2030

Applicable Area: Municipality-wide

Type: Local Policy

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