China (Guangdong) Pilot Free Trade Zone

Covering 116.2 km², the China (Guangdong) Pilot Free Trade Zone (hereinafter referred to as “Guangdong Free Trade Zone”) is constituted by 3 areas which are Guangzhou Nansha, Shenzhen Qianhai Shekou and Zhuhai Hengqin. Under the premise of close cooperation among Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macau, the Guangdong Free Trade Zone has further relaxed the entry of foreign investment; implemented pre-entry national treatments and negative list management; and introduced filing system, making it one of the most concerned zones by people from industrial and commercial sectors in Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macau.

Functional Positioning

Relying on Hong Kong and Macau, serving the mainland and facing the world, the Guangdong Free Trade Zone has been established as an enhanced demonstration area of cooperation among Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macau, an important hub of the 21^st century Maritime Silk Road, and a frontier location for the new round national reform and opening.

Required Information for Registration

• Investor’s identity and registration documents
• Letters of appointment and identity documents of the directors, supervisors and managers
• Letter of appointment and identity document of the legal representative
• Agreement of residence management (Shenzhen)
• Residential lease agreement or property ownership certificate
• Pre-approved documents or certificates (if applicable)

Registration Process

• Approval of company’s name
• Setting up of filing
• Registration of “One Code for One License” for industrial or commercial business and application for multi-license in one
• Application for business license
• Seal engraving
• Managing foreign exchange registration
• Opening a bank account

Time Required for Registration

About 35 working days

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