Department of Commerce of Guangdong Province

Department of Commerce of Guangdong Province
Add.: No. 351 Tianhe Road, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China

Website: http://com.gd.gov.cn
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Contents
20 Investment Opportunities
20 Industries for Encouraged
Foreign Investment
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Preface 04 21
National Catalogue
Provincial Catalogue
21 Key Industries for 21 Cities
Welcome to Guangdong 04
23 List of Major Platforms
24 Fairs and Exhibitions
Guangdong Profile 05
Overview
Innovation Hub
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25 Investment Incentives
Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao 08 26 Foreign Investment Law
Greater Bay Area
27 Ten Policies and Measures for
China (Guangdong) 11
Foreign Investment in Guangdong
Pilot Free Trade Zone
29 Complaint Mechanism
Advantageous Industries 13
Advanced Manufacturing 13 30 Key Investment Policies
Modern Service Industry 15 30 Intellectual Property Protection
Sci-Tech Innovation Industry 16 31 Incentives for Talent
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44 Service Organizations
44 Governmental Departments of
the PRC and Guangdong Province
46 Commerce Departments in
Investment Services 33 Guandong's 21 Cities
47 Guangdong Business
"Digital Government" 33 Online Service Platforms
Entry Clearance 34 47 Guangdong's Overseas Institutions

144-hour Visa-free Transit Policy 34
48 Consulates General of
for Foreigners
Foreign Countries in Guangzhou
Trade Customs Clearance 35
Convenient Investment 36
Establishment and Alteration of 36
Foreign-funded Enterprises
Foreign Exchange Administration 37
Preferential Tax Arrangements 38
Labor and Social Security 39
Ideal Place for 39

both Living and Working
Infrastructure Connectivity 40
Education with International Standards 41
Quality Medical and Health Facilities 42
Social Order and Harmony 43
Welcome to Guangdong
Guangdong lies adjacent to both Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
(SAR) and Macao SAR. Since ancient times, Guangdong has been an important
trading port and a window for cultural exchange. Its open, inclusive and
pragmatic culture as well as the thousand-year long Lingnan culture are the
reasons why Guangdong has always been at the forefront of China’s reform
and opening up. In 2019, the GDP of Guangdong reached 10.77 trillion RMB. It is
home to Guangzhou and Shenzhen, two first-tier cities, and is one of the most
commercially active regions in China.
The development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (the

GBA) is a major national strategy orchestrated, deployed and promoted by
President Xi Jinping. It constitutes a significant platform for China to extend its
reform and opening up, accelerate high-quality development, and engage in
international competition and cooperation at a higher level. The GBA boasts
a solid economic foundation, a sound industrial system, a dynamic innovative
economy, and strong drive, which makes it one of the most economically
dynamic, open and internationalized regions in China.
Giving full play to the growth drivers of the GBA and the endeavor to build
Shenzhen into a pilot demonstration area of socialism with Chinese character-
istics as well as other policies, the province is making a concerted effort to
achieve progress in both Guangzhou and Shenzhen as its duel cores. Last year
Guangdong saw 7.14 trillion RMB in foreign trade. Many Fortune Global 500
companies have set up branches in the province. With the implementation
of the Foreign Investment Law of the People's Republic of China, Guangdong
will strive to create a first-class business environment that is stable, fair,
transparent and predictable in order to meet the expectations of a growing
number of foreign investors, who are looking for broad markets, great potential
and bright prospects.
With a culture that favors business and trade, Guangdong is now opening
its door even wider to global investment, offering unlimited business
opportunities to dreamers of the world. Let us embrace this great era of change
and join hands to create a better future!

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Guangdong
Profile
Overview
Located in the southernmost part of Chinese mainland, Guangdong borders
Fujian, Jiangxi, and Hunan provinces, and Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region
from east to west. It faces Hainan across the Qiongzhou Strait to the southwest.
The area of Guangdong is 179,700 km2, making up 1.87% of the national total.
Stretching for 4,114 km the province’s coastline is the nation’s longest. There
are 1,963 islands in Guangdong with a total area of 1513 km2 and a coastline of
2,378 km.
Guangdong belongs to the East Asian monsoon region, which is well endowed
with light, heat and water resources. The annual average temperature is 21.8℃
while the climate is warm and comfortable.
By the end of 2019, the province had a permanent resident population of 115.21
million.
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Guangdong is one of the most developed provinces in China. In 2019, its

economic aggregate exceeded 10 trillion RMB for the first time, and its regional
GDP reached 10.76 trillion RMB, an increase of 6.2% over 2018. Retail sales
of consumer goods totaled 4.26 trillion RMB, an 8% increase over 2018. In
particular, the GBA, located at the forefront of China's opening up along the
coast and with the Pan-Pearl River Delta (PRD) Region as its vast hinterland for
development, plays an important role in the Belt and Road Initiative.
（Data as of December, 2019）
179,700 km2 115.21 million 21.8 ℃

Land Permanent resident Annual average
area population temperature
Meixian
Airport
Jieyang
Chaoshan
Shaoguan International
Airport
Qingyuan Meizhou
Qingyuan Port Heyuan
Chaozhou
Zhaoqing
Guangzhou Baiyun
International Airport Jieyang
Guangzhou Shantou
Zhaoqing Port Huizhou
Foshan Dongguan Shanwei Shantou Port

Yunfu
Shenzhen Jieyang Port
Zhongshan
Huizhou Port
Jiangmen Huizhou Pingtan Airport
Hong Kong
Zhuhai
Macao
Yangjiang
Maoming Hong Kong International Airport
Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
Zhanjiang
Zhuhai Airport Shenzhen Port

Maoming Zhuhai Port Guangzhou Port
Port Dongguan Port
Zhanjiang Port Macao Foshan Port
Zhanjiang International
Airport Airport
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Guangdong has a dynamic open economy. In 2019 the province’s actual foreign
investment totaled 152.2 billion RMB, a year-on-year rise of 4.9%. 14,350 foreign
direct investment projects were launched, and direct investment from areas along
the Belt and Road reached 8.19 billion RMB, an increase of 123.8%.
Foreign direct investment by industry (2019)
Industry Actual amount applied (billion RMB)
Total 152.2
Agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry and fishery 0.19
Mining 0.29
Manufacturing 38.31
Production and supply of electricity, heat, gas and water 1.8
Construction 0.21
Transport, warehousing and postal 8.61
Information transmission, software and IT services 9.05
Wholesale and retail 13
Hotel and catering 0.25
Finance 2.65
Real estate 26.55
Leasing and business services 42.02
In 2019, the value of imports and exports surpassed 7.14 trillion RMB, with
imports of 2.8 trillion RMB and exports of 4.34 trillion RMB, maintaining the
steady growth of recent years. Trade with areas along the Belt and Road
totalled 1.71 trillion RMB, an increase of 6.3%, and cross-border e-commerce
grew by 45.8% to 110 billion RMB.
Total import and export of goods from 2014 to 2019

Export of goods Import of goods
billion RMB %
4219.3 4274.4 4337.9

3969.3 3998.3 3952.1 45.0
4000.0
3500.0 35.0
3000.0 2644.4 2890.2 2805.7
2597.6 25.0
2500.0 2357.7 2357.9
2000.0 15.0
1500.0 5.0
1000.0
-5.0
500.0
0 -15.0
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
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Innovation Hub
01 Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area

The GBA consists of Hong Kong SAR, Macao SAR, and nine cities in Guangdong
(Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Zhuhai, Foshan, Huizhou, Dongguan, Zhongshan,
Jiangmen and Zhaoqing), covering a total area of 56,000 km2. It is an open
region with a strong economy, and of strategic importance in China.
GBA cities
Core cities Key node cities
Dongguan
Zhaoqing Huizhou
Guangzhou
Foshan
Shenzhen
Zhongshan
Hong Kong
Jiangmen
Macao
Zhuhai
Strategic positioning
A dynamic world-class An international center for A key component of the

city cluster technology and innovation Belt and Road Initiative
A demonstration zone of in-depth cooperation among An ideal place for living,

the Chinese mainland, Hong Kong and Macao working and traveling
Development goals for the GBA
Developing an international Developing a quality living circle for

innovation and technology hub working and traveling
Establishing a modern infrastructure Participating fully in the Belt and Road
system Initiative
Building a globally competitive Developing platforms for Guangdong-
modern industrial system Hong Kong-Macao cooperation
Taking forward eco-environmental
conservation
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Major achievements
Coordination mechanism and implementation system
The Provincial Leading Group for the Promotion of GBA Development and
six specialized groups including the Infrastructure Connectivity Group have
been established to strengthen the overall coordination of development in
the GBA.
A series of provincial documents are issued to promote the GBA develop-
ment; provincial measures are introduced to support the GBA and
cooperate with the state in formulating special plans for infrastructure
connectivity, sci-tech innovation, cooperation, higher education, business,
finance and other fields.
Greater convenience in flow of factors in the GBA
Overseas (including Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan) high-end professionals

and urgently-needed professionals working in the GBA can enjoy a pre-
ferential individual income tax policy.
Mutual recognition of professional qualifications is introduced between
Guangdong and the two SARs in six fields, including architecture.
Pilot projects are launched to facilitate trade and investment by speeding
up cross-border foreign exchange payment to less than 5 minutes.
The Guangdong-Macao Cooperation and Development Fund runs smoothly,
and 14.2 billion RMB has been invested to support 12 infrastructure and
projects for public well-being.
Direct release has been adopted for food originating in Hong Kong and
Macao.
The Single E-lock Scheme (SELS) for facilitating cross-border clearance
with Hong Kong has been fully implemented in the nine mainland cities.
Progress in building international sci-tech innovation hub
Comprehensive national science centers are established in the GBA, and

several large scientific devices have been put into operation or under
construction.
The GBA starts building new laboratories.
Guangdong issues regulations to help universities and research institutes
from Hong Kong and Macao participate in Guangdong's financial science
and technology plans.
Improvement of infrastructure to support transport network
Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong High-speed Railway, Hong Kong-Zhuhai-

Macao Bridge (HZM Bridge), Nansha Bridge and Guangzhou-Shenzhen
Intercity Railway have opened to traffic; Shenzhen-Zhongshan Bridge,
Guangzhou-Zhanjiang High-speed Railway, Ganzhou-Shenzhen High-
speed Railway and Guangzhou-Shanwei-Shantou High-speed Railway are
under construction.
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Macao vehicles with single license plates are allowed to enter Hengqin, and
application requirements for cross-border car quotas have been further
lowered.
The Huanggang Port renovation project has commenced; the Hengqin Port
Joint Inspection and Customs Clearance Building has been completed; the
Standing Committee of the NPC has authorized the jurisdiction of Macao's
port zone at Hengqin port and extended areas in Guangdong to the Macao SAR.
Measures to facilitate Hong Kong and Macao residents living on

Chinese mainland
The residence permit policy for Hong Kong and Macao residents has been
implemented, covering entry and exit endorsement, registered permanent
residence for talent, travel, and more.
The province has implemented the Administrative Measures for Public
Institutions in the GBA to Recruit Hong Kong and Macao Residents and the
Construction Plan for the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Base for Hong
Kong and Macao Youth.
The construction of Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
(Guangzhou) has commenced.
Hong Kong and Macao residents are allowed to select a number of
designated medical institutions and pay their medical expenses with Hong
Kong and Macao medical insurance.
Support Shenzhen pilot demonstration zone and Guangzhou to

inject new vitality into the ancient city
Guangdong issues a package of policies and measures to develop Shenzhen

Pilot Demonstration Zone, and establishes a special working mechanism.
202 administrative functions and powers have been delegated to Shenzhen
in areas such as urban construction and project approval.
Equal importance has been attached to Guangzhou's effort to inject new
vitality into the ancient city by promoting four features: comprehensive
urban functions, comprehensive strength of urban culture, knowledge-
based modern service industries, and a modern international business
environment. Guangzhou's plan for the initiative has been issued and
implemented, and key cooperation platforms, such as the Sino-Singapore
Guangzhou Knowledge City and Nansha Guangdong-Hong Kong Deep
Cooperation Park will be accelerated.
Reference Links:
Official website of the GBA Outline Development Plan for the GBA
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02 China (Guangdong) Pilot Free Trade Zone

(Guangdong FTZ)
Guangdong FTZ was formally approved by the State Council and established
on 31 December, 2014. After five years of development, it has become a regional
economic powerhouse with a high-standard legal environment and efficient
regulations that promote and facilitate trade and investment.
Guangzhou
Nansha New Area
Guangzhou Nansha New Area is committed to developing a more internation-

ally competitive business environment, promoting high quality development,
and advancing opening-up to a higher level. Making the most of its superb
location in the heart of the GBA and its rich port resources to connect with
Hong Kong and Macao and serve the mainland, it prioritizes strategic emerging
industries including shipping and logistics, advanced manufacturing, financial
service, tourism and healthcare. A series of landmark reforms have been
put in place here, including the Business Registration Confirmation System,
the global traceability system, and the Global Declaration Service System.
The approval of enterprise investment projects can be completed within 15
workdays from land acquisition to construction permit acquisition. Prior to any
land sale, the government will publish clear guidelines on how the land can be
used, along with any restrictions. All land use must be in accordance with these
guidelines. Construction can begin immediately on land transfer, and 70% of
relevant government business can be conducted online.
Shenzhen
Qianhai-Shekou Area
With an advantageous location, Qianhai, the only Shenzhen-Hong Kong

modern service industry cooperation zone, is in close proximity to two major
international airports and seaports - Hong Kong and Shenzhen. Being a
cooperation zone, pilot free trade zone and bonded port area all rolled into one,
it follows policies shared by all pilot free trade zones across the country, but
also has its own unique policies, thereby enjoying considerable comparative
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advantages. 22 pilot policies in finance, fiscal taxation, law, human resources,

education, medical care and telecommunications have been approved. In
2019, the economy of Qianhai Cooperation Zone continued to grow rapidly.
In particular, the added value of the four leading industries (finance, modern
logistics, information services, and sci-tech services) accounted for 84% of the
total, creating a modern industrial system with finance as its core that features
a mature industrial structure, gathers high-end factors, and has a high degree
of economic activity.
Zhuhai
Hengqin New Area
Hengqin is looked up to as a domestic benchmark, which is characterized

by free and convenient international investment, innovation in international
trade, a business environment up to international standards, and unique
administration and rule of law. The area puts priority on sci-tech innovation,
modern financing, health care, tourism and exhibition, cross-border trade
and professional services. In areas such as customs clearance, tax, personnel,
talent recruiting, finance, informatization and other aspects, the area enjoys
preferential policies. For example, enterprises conforming to the Directory of
Enterprise Income Tax Preferential Treatments of Hengqin New Area are eligible
for a 15% reduction in enterprise income tax.
Investment statistics of Guangdong FTZ (2019)
Nansha New Area
264.76 846 1.642 658

Qianhai-Shekou Area
872.19 1610 4.162 505

Hengqin New Area
16.58 635 1.533 440

Total export and Cumulative number of Foreign investment Cumulative number of
import value registered enterprises in actual use institutional innovations
( billion RMB ) ( billion USD ) ( item )
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Advantageous Industries
Guangdong boasts a solid industrial foundation with complete supporting

facilities and a sound business environment, and has formed an industrial
configuration with Hong Kong and Macao in which advanced manufacturing
and modern service industries complement, promote and develop in sync with
each other. As an important manufacturing base and center of international
finance, shipping, trade, tourism and leisure, Guangdong continues to extend
supply-side structural reform and vigorously implement the innovation-
driven development strategy, resulting in a comprehensive industry cluster of
electronic information, electrical machinery, automobiles, petrochemicals,
biomedicines and high-end equipment.
01 Advanced Manufacturing
Blueprint of the advanced manufacturing in the 13th Five-Year Plan
(three belts and two clusters)
The supporting industry cluster in the The high-end electronic information

east, west and north of Guangdong manufacturing industry belt on the
east bank of the Pearl River
The advanced equipment

manufacturing industry
belt on the west bank of
the Pearl River Shaoguan
Heyuan Meizhou
Qingyuan
Chaozhou
Zhaoqing Jieyang
Guangzhou Shantou
Huizhou
Shanwei
Yunfu Foshan Dongguan
Zhongshan Shenzhen
Jiangmen
Zhuhai
Yangjiang
Maoming
Zhanjiang The advanced light textile manufacturing
and biomedical industry cluster around
the Pearl River Estuary
The petrochemical and new material

manufacturing industry belt in coastal
regions
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Fostering advanced manufacturing clusters
Next generation information

technology (NGIT)
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Green petrochemicals Precision manufacturing
industrial clusters High-end equipment

UHDV
with over 1 trillion manufacturing
RMB output value
Automobile
Digital economy
manufacturing
Intelligent household appliances
Energy conservation and Metalwork

environmental protection
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industrial clusters
Textiles and garments
Bio-medicines with over 500 billion

RMB output value Food and beverage
Building materials
Furniture manufacturing
AI and robotics
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industrial clusters
with over 300 billion
RMB output value
Ocean engineering
equipment and ships
Source: Guangdong's Guidelines on Fostering Advanced Manufacturing Clusters
Development priorities of Guangdong's modern

service industry
Source: 2020 Guangdong Provincial Government Work Report
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02 Modern Service Industry

Modern service industries are a priority for Guangdong's development blue-
print. In 2019, the province's industrial added value grew by 9.7% to 3.8 trillion
RMB. Within this figure revenues from strategic emerging services increased
by 13.5% and high-tech services by 14%. A massive number of cutting-edge
innovation-based enterprises lead the new sectors of the province's new
economy development.
Moves to promote a modern service industry
Guangzhou artificial intelligence and digital economy

pilot zone
In 2020, Guangdong rolled out a blueprint to develop Guangzhou artificial

intelligence and digital economy pilot zone. The link would be the Pearl River,
and the pivot would be Pazhou. They form a spatial layout with three areas on
each side of the river over a total area of 81 km2, which comprises the Pazhou
Core Area (including Guangzhou Higher Education Mega Center), Guangzhou
International Finance Town Area and Yuzhu Area. By 2030, the pilot zone will
become a development hub for digital industry clusters, providing strong
support for the Digital Silk Road, and a global center for the development of
artificial intelligence and the digital economy.
Reference Link:
Construction plan for Guangzhou AI and digital

economy experimental zone
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03 Sci-tech Innovation Industry

Guangdong has created a vibrant innovation economy. Over the years, the
province has built innovation into its sci-tech system and talent development
mechanism, and made independent innovation a key prop to high-quality
development. Currently it has gathered more than 50,000 state-level high-
tech enterprises and four of the world's Top 100 universities, ranking first in
R&D investment and the number of effective invention patents nationwide.
The GBA, in particular, is one of the most innovative areas in China, which
has incubated the UAV, intelligent robotics, new display and other emerging
industries.
Sci-tech innovation achievements of Guangdong in 2019
50 national awards and 180 provincial awards

Sci-tech
awards
807,700 patent applications, an increase of 1.8 % over the previous

year. 78,000 enterprises applied for 602,000 patents, of which
Patents and 29,000 enterprises filed 166,200 patents for inventions.
inventions
Guangdong has over 50,000 high-tech enterprises, with the out-

put value of high-tech products 7.8 trillion RMB in 2019, an
increase of 9.6 % compared to that in 2018. The province hosts
High-tech 30 national key labs, 15 national engineering labs, and 23 na-
enterprises
tional engineering technology research centers.
Leading enterprises
12 Sci-tech Innovation Measures
In 2019, Guangdong released 12 measures on further promoting science and

technology innovation (12 Sci-tech Innovation Measures), including bolstering
inclusive support for enterprise innovation.
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To develop an international sci-tech innovation center in the GBA
Guangdong is building a more flexible and efficient mechanism for

sci-tech cooperation, launching the action plan for sci-tech innova-
tion, building a major innovation platform and achievement transfor-
mation base, carrying out basic research and making break-
throughs in key and core technologies.
To encourage Hong Kong and Macao universities and research

institutions to participate in Guangdong's sci-tech projects
Provincial sci-tech planning projects will be open to Hong Kong

and Macao, and Hong Kong and Macao universities and research
institutions will get support to spearhead or independently apply
for provincial sci-tech planning projects.
To develop an innovative talent hub
Guangdong will implement a more favorable permanent residence

policy for talented people, and pilot a skilled labor immigration
system in nine cities in PRD to shorten the approval period for for-
eign talent to apply for permanent residence.
To speed up construction of provincial labs and new R&D institutes
Around 10 provincial labs will be built in key areas with national

labs as the benchmark. R&D institutes will be allowed to set up
mixed-ownership companies with diversified investment.
To accelerate development in high-tech zones
The coverage of state-level high-tech zones will be extended to all

cities, and more than 40 new provincial-level high-tech zones will
be built within three years.
To boost inclusive support for innovation in enterprises
There is a substantial package containing a whole range of diverse

support for R&D, including direct subsidies for R&D costs, indirect
support via subsidized R&D-related purchases, incentives for
award-winning R&D, direct government procurement of R&D
products, and tax breaks. For more details of the package, please
scan the QR code on Page 18.
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To increase support for transformation of sci-tech achievements
Guangdong will set up a support mechanism to attract national

projects to engage in extended research and industrial application
in Guangdong, and enable the implementation of more completed
national projects.
To promote in-depth integration between science and finance
Banks will be encouraged to provide tailored sci-tech credit services,

including set up investment subsidiaries to provide credit and loans to
sci-tech SMEs. The provincial finance department will compensate the
banks according to the actual value of loans provided.
To make land available for scientific research
Priority will be given to making land available for major sci-tech

projects. The province will coordinate the land use for new non-
profit sci-tech projects.
To better balance regional innovation and development
Guangdong will build a regional pattern with Guangzhou and

Shenzhen as the main engines and the PRD as the core, in which
the coastal economic belt and the northern ecological zone will
develop in a coordinated manner.
To boost integrity and ethics in scientific research
A sound scientific research integrity management system with

specific responsibilities and effective collaboration will be
established.
To intensify reform in the sci-tech field
Guangdong will adopt a new organization model that features

exclusive organizations, pairing-up support, incentives and more,
and take the lead in accepting applications from all over the
country to attract large institutions and teams.
Reference Links:
New policies launched to support sci- Guangzhou offers tax preference to

tech innovation in the GBA overseas talent
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Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong-Macao Sci-tech

Innovation Corridor
The Corridor aims to build an economic belt that traverses Guangzhou,

Shenzhen, Dongguan, Huizhou, and cities on the west bank of the Pearl River
including Foshan, Zhongshan, Zhuhai and Jiangmen, and extends to Hong
Kong and Macao. With most high-tech companies in the GBA concentrated in
the belt, the Corridor is considered a propeller of accelerated growth in the
area.
Sketch map of the Corridor
Core innovation platform

Guangzhou-Shenzhen Science and
Guangzhou Technology Innovation Corridor
Shenzhen-Hong Kong cooperation zone
for technology and innovation
Guangzhou Dongguan Marina Bay New Area

Science City
Dongguan Songshan Lake
Shenzhen Banxuegang
Science City
Shenzhen International
Shenzhen Bioindustry Valley
Shenzhen Airport New Town Shenzhen-Hong

Kong special
Hong Kong cooperation zone
for technology
Shenzhen High-tech Zone
and innovation
Macao
Reference Link:
Guangdong unveils development plan for the GBA
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Opportunities
Working with Hong Kong and Macao to forge a framework of modern industries with
global competitiveness, Guangdong continues to ease market access and improve
the fast-track communication channel between the provincial leadership and
multinational corporations, providing better services for large foreign investment
projects. It closely cooperates with foreign economic and trade organizations and
overseas Chinese, and collaborates with Hong Kong and Macao to develop the GBA.
In addition, measures have been carried out to encourage multinational companies
to set up headquarters in the region.
Industries for Encouraged Foreign

Investment
01 National Catalogue
Foreign capital is encouraged to enter the 415 sectors in the following categories
listed in China's Catalogue of Encouraged Industries for Foreign Investment 2019:
Reference Links:
Agriculture, Forestry, Animal Husbandry and Fisheries
Mining
Manufacturing
Power, Gas and Water Production and Supply
Transport, Warehousing and Postal Services
Wholesale and Retail Catalogue of Industries that
Encourage Foreign Investment
Information Transmission, Software and Information Technology Services (2019 edition) (in Chinese)
Leasing and Commercial Services
Scientific Research, Technical Services and Geological Exploration
Water Conservancy, Environment and Public Facility Management
Education
Health, Social Security and Social Welfare Guidance Catalogue for
Industrial Structure Adjustment
Culture, Sports and Entertainment
(2019 edition) (in Chinese)
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02 Provincial Catalogue
NGIT, green petrochemicals, intelligent home app-

liances, automobile manufacturing, electronics
Advanced
and information industr y cluster, advanced
manufacturing
equipment manufacturing industry cluster, green
petrochemical industry cluster
Industrialization of core basic components, key

Industrial
basic materials, advanced basic craft and basic
development
industrial technologies, smart manufacturing
Modern service Digital economy, Internet, big data, artificial intel-

industry ligence, smart sensors, mobile payments, new re-
tailing, block chain
Marine Marine engineering equipment, electronic informa-

economy tion, biology, shipbuilding and energy
03 Key Industries for 21 Cities
Guangzhou Internet and cloud computing, big data, artificial intelligence,

NGIT, finance, software
NGIT, high-end equipment manufacturing, green economy, bio-

Shenzhen medicine, digital economy, new materials, marine economy,
finance, modern logistics, exhibitions & conferences
NGIT, high-end equipment manufacturing, bio-medicine, new

Zhuhai energy and new energy vehicles, energy-saving industry, digital
creativity, new materials, modern services
Modern coastal industry, NGIT, high-end equipment manufact-

uring, marine bio-medicine, new materials, new energy, modern
Shantou
services, modern finance, modern information services, modern
exhibitions & conferences, tourism
Equipment manufacturing, home furnishings, automobiles and

new energy, civil-military integration and electronic information,
Foshan smart manufacturing equipment and robots, new materials, food
and beverage, bio-medicine, health and wellness
Iron and steel, nonferrous metallurgy, energy and electricity, big

Shaoguan
data, pharmaceuticals and healthcare, new materials, tourism
Heyuan Green manufacturing, clean energy, modern services, trade and

logistics, trade settlement, finance and insurance, venture capital
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Tobacco, coal power, hydropower, solar energy, electronic infor-

Meizhou mation, culture and tourism, sports, Internet and digital economy,
health industry, modern agriculture
Green petrochemical energy, new materials, smart terminals, flat-

Huizhou panel displays, automotive electronics, LED, new energy batteries,
health industry
Electricity and equipment, bio-medicine, commercial logistics,

Shanwei
modern finance, e-commerce
NGIT, high-end equipment manufacturing, new materials, new

Dongguan
energy, biotechnology, smart manufacturing
Health and medicine, NGIT, high-end equipment manufacturing,

Zhongshan
finance, tourism, exhibitions & conferences
High-end equipment manufacturing, NGIT, new energy vehicles and

Jiangmen parts, health industry, new materials, industrial Internet and 5G,
tourism, sports, exhibitions & conferences
Alloy materials, stainless steel products finishing and fasteners,

Yangjiang
offshore wind power equipment manufacturing
Modern port-centered industry, special steel, new chemical mater-

Zhanjiang ials, marine bio-medicine and modern TCM, marine engineering
equipment and modern services
Pharmaceuticals and health, new materials, new energy, big data,

Maoming biology and health, ethylene oxide, pharmaceutical intermediates,
chemical materials
New energy vehicles, advanced equipment manufacturing, bio-

medicine, high-end electronic information, fine chemicals, logistics,
Zhaoqing
hardware manufacturing, jade processing, culture, tourism and
health care
Green industries, featured agriculture and forestry, green food,

Qingyuan cultural eco-tourism, clean energy, processing of agricultural
products, forestry, tourism
Ceramics, food, clothing, new materials, new energy, bio-medicine

Chaozhou
and health, culture, tourism, commerce, sci-tech information
Fine chemicals, marine equipment, airport-based manufacturing,

Jieyang
new energy, new materials, AI, energy-saving industry, bio-medical
Stone machinery manufacturing, modern farming and animal

husbandr y equipment manufacturing, emerging equipment
Yunfu
manufacturing, hydrogen energy equipment manufacturing, cloud
computing and big data
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List of Major Platforms
Key international cooperation parks
Sino-Singapore Guangzhou Knowledge City China-Korea (Huizhou) Industrial Park
National-level development zones
National-level economic and technological development zones
Guangzhou Economic and Technological Huizhou Daya Bay Economic and Tech-
Development District nological Development Zone
Zhanjiang Economic and Technological Zengcheng Economic and Technological
Development Zone Development Zone
Guangzhou Nansha Economic and Tech- Zhuhai Economic and Technological
nological Development Zone Development District
National high-tech industrial development zones
uangzhou High-tech Industrial Develop-

G Zhaoqing High-tech Industrial Develop-
ment Zone ment Zone
Jiangmen High-tech Industrial Develop-
Shenzhen High-tech Industrial Park
ment Zone
Zhongshan Torch High-tech Industrial
Yuancheng High-tech Development Zone
Development Zone
Zhuhai High-tech Industrial Development Qingyuan High-tech Industrial Develop-
Zone ment Zone
Foshan High-tech Industrial Development Shantou High-tech Industrial Develop-
Zone ment Zone
Huizhou Zhongkai High-tech Industrial Zhanjiang High-tech Industrial Develop-
Development Zone ment Zone
Dongguan Songshan Lake High-tech Maoming High-tech Industrial Develop-
Industrial Development Zone ment Zone
Zones under special supervision of Guangdong Customs
Guangzhou Baiyun Airport Comprehen- Shenzhen Yantian Comprehensive Bonded

sive Bonded Zone Zone
Guangzhou Bonded Zone Guangdong Shenzhen Export Processing Zone
Guangzhou Export Processing Zone Guangdong Zhuhai Bonded Zone
Guangzhou Bonded Logistics Park Zhuhai-Macao Cross-border Industrial Zone
Zhuhai Gaolan Port Comprehensive
Guangzhou Nansha Bonded Port Area Bonded Zone
Dongguan Humen Port Comprehensive
Guangdong Futian Bonded Zone Bonded Zone
Shenzhen Qianhai Bay Bonded Port Shantou Special Economic Zone Bonded
Area Area
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Investment Opportunities
Fairs & Exhibitions
Name Introduction City Website
Established in 1957, the Canton Fair is held every spring and autumn
in Guangzhou. It is a comprehensive international trading event. It is
China Import
the largest and the longest-running event of its kind in China, with the
and Export Fair Guangzhou
greatest range of exhibitors and the highest business turnover. It also
(Canton Fair) attracts the largest number of buyers from the broadest distribution
of source countries.
CHTF has become the largest and the most influential sci-tech fair in
China and is renowned as "China's No.1 Technology Show". It integrates
a range of services: trading of technology, exhibition of products, high-
China Hi-Tech level forum, investment attraction and cooperation & exchange. It fo-
Shenzhen
Fair (CHTF) cuses on advanced technologies and products in fields such as energy
conservation, environmental protection, NGIT, biology, manufacture
of high-end equipment, new energies, new materials, and new energy
vehicles.
Launched in 2004, CISMEF is a Union of International Fairs (UFI)

China International approved event and enjoys support from many countries. It is the
Small and Medium largest, most highly-rated and most influential event of its kind in the
Guangzhou
Enterprises Fair Asia-Pacific region. The Participation Mechanism of ASEM Members
and Central & Eastern European Countries draws more SMEs from a
(CISMEF)
wider range of industries and countries into the CISMEF platform.
CMEE is a high-end international platform for marine economic

China Marine exchange and cooperation. It serves the national strategies of building
Economy Expo the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road, and implementing innovation- Shenzhen
(CMEE) driven development, civil-military integration, and coordinated regional
development.
China (Shenzhen) ICIF focuses on quality and intensive exhibition and exchange. It
is committed to hosting and building a trade platform for China's
International
cultural industrial products and projects, driving the development of Shenzhen
Cultural Industries
China's cultural industry, and advancing the globalization of Chinese
Fair (ICIF) cultural products. ICIF is the "Top Cultural Fair" in China.
Established in 2009, CPTPF is the only national exhibition with the

China Processing theme of promoting the innovative development of processing trade,
Trade Products and has played an active role in promoting the transformation and Dongguan
Fair (CPTPF) upgrading of national processing trade enterprises, creating brands
and expanding the domestic sales market.
Guangdong Established in 2014, MSRE aims to demonstrate that Guangdong

is fully committed to the Belt and Road Initiative and intends to
21st Century
make itself the ideal place to do business and seek cooperation.
Maritime Silk Road Guangzhou
It is accelerating the process of Guangdong's internationalization,
International Expo branding and marketization, and enlarging its circle of international
(MSRE) friends.
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Investment
Incentives
As important participants in China's reform and opening up, foreign investors

have witnessed and benefited from the great successes of the country's
economic transformation in the past decades. Guangdong, as a pioneer in
this unprecedented endeavor, showed initiative in reforming its market to
attract foreign investment. It has launched measures such as E-government
systems and online credit information systems to make government services
more convenient and time-saving, and issued preferential policies for high-
level opening up. With a business environment that already ranks among the
best across the nation, Guangdong continues to improve market access, IPR
protection, government services, and law-based governance, ensuring that the
legitimate rights and interests of foreign investors are protected, and creating a
stable, transparent, predictable business environment.
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Investment Incentives
Foreign Investment Law

of the People's Republic of China
The promulgation of the Law is another move to further expand opening-

up and promote foreign investment. Under the Law the legitimate rights and
interests of foreign investors will be better protected, and the management of
foreign invested projects will be better regulated. The Law, which came into
force on 1 January, 2020, also serves as the basic law on foreign investment in
China, replacing three previous laws on foreign investment.
1. Implement the management systems of pre-establishment

national treatment and negative list for foreign investment
5 key 2. Domestic and foreign investment to enjoy uniform treatment
elements 3. Protect intellectual property rights
4. Establish and refine the service system for foreign investment
5. Establish a foreign investment information reporting system
1. Investment Promotion: Foreign investment policies will be

more transparent; fair competition will be ensured for foreign-
funded enterprises; better services will be offered for foreign
investment.
2. Investment Protection: Protection of property rights will

A tri-part be strengthened; local governments will strictly adhere to
framework their policy commitments; a complaint mechanism for foreign-
funded enterprises will be improved.
3. Investment Management: Management systems will

include the verification and record-filing of foreign investment
projects, a foreign investment information reporting system
and a safety review system for foreign investment.
1. Regarding establishment and changes, foreign invested

enterprises are only required to register with the Enterprise
Registration System administered by the State Administration
2 significant for Market Regulation rather than applying to the Ministry of
changes Commerce for approval or record-filing.
2. Foreign invested enterprises are required to report their in-

vestment information additionally.
Reference Link：
Foreign Investment Law of the People's Republic of China
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Ten Policies and Measures

for Foreign Investment in Guangdong
Preferential policies implemented in Guangdong have been effective in boosting investor

confidence. The revised version of Policies and Measures of Guangdong Province on Further
Expanding Opening-up and Actively Attracting Foreign Direct Investment (Ten Policies and
Measures for Foreign Investment) is one example, offering incentives for the use of foreign capital
as well as stronger support in land access and financing for foreign-invested projects.
Ten Policies and Measures for Foreign Investment (revised edition)
1. Expand areas of foreign investment market access
Wholly foreign-owned enterprises The province supports the establishment of wholly foreign-owned enterprises
1 in nine areas: special vehicles manufacturing, new energy vehicles manufacturing, ship design, manufacturing and
repair, design, manufacturing and repair of trunk, regional and general aircraft, design and manufacturing of helicopters
of 3 tons and above, design and manufacturing of drones and aerostats, construction and operation of gas stations,
international maritime transport, railway passenger transport
2 Equity ratio The restrictions on foreign equity limit of Chinese banks and financial asset management companies are
canceled. Foreign banks may set up joint venture securities companies, with an equity ratio not exceeding 51%.
3 Opening accounts Foreign natural-person investors working in Guangdong may open A-share securities accounts.
2. Increase financial support incentives for foreign investment
Generous award Foreign investment in projects at a certain scale in the real economy are awarded no less than 2%
of the actual foreign investment of the year from the provincial financial funds, up to a maximum of 100 million RMB.
Headquarters The headquarters or regional headquarters of foreign-funded companies are given a one-time award
of 30% of the provincial financial contribution that year, up to a maximum of 100 million RMB.
Reinvestment of profits Reinvestment in projects in Guangdong by foreign-funded enterprises using profits they
made in China are rewarded by provincial and city governments.
3. Strengthen provisions for land use
Land-use arrangements The provincial and city governments manage land used for manufacturing projects
with an actual foreign investment of more than 1 billion RMB, and land for purpose-built headquarters or regional
headquarters of Fortune Global 500 companies and leading enterprises.
Preferential policies Major foreign-funded projects representing an investment in excess of 2 billion RMB that fit the
relevant criteria will be eligible for preferential policies concerning land use.
4. Support the R&D and innovation
Foreign R&D institutions designated as provincial new

research and development institutions
can receive a maximum subsidy of 10 million RMB.
Foreign R&D institutions recognized as postdoctoral work- 1 million RMB.
can receive a maximum subsidy of
places and CAS & CAE academician workplaces
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5. Intensify financial support
Same suppor t policies Foreign-invested

Equity investment is used to give key support
enterprises enjoy equal rights to listing on
to Fortune Global 500 enterprises and leading
China's Nat ional Equit ie s E xchange and
global industrial enterprises for investing in
Quotations board (NEEQ) for trading in the
Guangdong, and major multinational M&A
stocks of SMEs, and equal rights to access
round-trip investment projects.
financing from regional equity markets.
6. Enhanced support for talent
Guangdong Superior Talent Card Seven categories of talent, including senior management personnel in
foreign-invested enterprises, are eligible for the "Guangdong Superior Talent Card".
Work permits Foreign holders of the "Guangdong Superior Talent Card" can apply for a five-year work
permit or a residence permit valid for five years.
Start-up Holders of the permanent resident identity card who start up technological enterprises in
Guangdong enjoy the same support policies as Chinese citizens.
7. Reinforce intellectual property protection
The construction of the China (Guangdong) Intellectual Property Protection Center will accelerate.
Foreign-invested enterprises are encouraged to apply for and implement patents in China.
There will be a new fast-track process with simplified procedures, known as the "Through Express"
mechanism, through which foreign-invested enterprises can apply for intellectual rights protection.
8. Improve investment and trade facilitation
The time required for setting up a foreign-invested company has been reduced to less than 5 working days.
The time required for import and export goods clearance has been reduced by a third.
9. Optimize the environment for foreign investment in key parks
Approval Qualified national development zones are authorized to implement one-seal management
examination and approval—a set of simplified procedures for administrative approval that enable
applications to be approved in one department.
Incentives With reference to the preferential income tax catalogue of enterprises in Qianhai in Shenzhen
and Hengqin in Zhuhai, the zones and the local authorities are encouraged to offer incentives for newly-
established foreign-invested projects within the state-level development zones assessed on the basis of
their direct economic contribution.
10. Improve the mechanism for foreign direct investment
Improvements have been made to the mechanism by which the provincial governor can make direct
contact with a multinational company in case of need.
A provincial joint conference on utilization of foreign capital has been established.
All policy commitments made to investors in accordance with the law are strictly fulfilled, and all
contracts and agreements signed as a result of promotions to attract foreign business to Guangdong
are fully respected and strictly implemented.
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Complaint Mechanism
In order to respond to the complaints of foreign-invested enterprises and

investors quickly and effectively, and further improve the investment
environment of the province, in 2019 Guangdong revised the Measures
for Handling and Resolving Complaints Lodged by Foreign-invested
Enterprises.
The Measures apply to:
Lawfully established Sino-foreign joint ventures, Sino-foreign cooperative

enterprises and exclusively foreign-owned enterprises, and all relevant
Chinese and foreign investors: who believe that any government department
or any other unit or any staff member; has damaged the interests of their
enterprise; during the establishment, production, operation or termination
of the enterprise; and who has reported the issue pertinent to the authorities
responsible for handling such complaints; and who has requested that the
authority coordinates with them in addressing the issue.
A complaint will be accepted if it meets the following conditions:
The complainant can provide available ID, with clearly specified targets against
which the complaint is lodged, clear claims and supporting facts; and the
complaint falls under the remit of the authority with which the complaint is
lodged. Where any of materials are written in a foreign language, a Chinese
version shall be provided. Where a complainant entrusts another person, this
person will provide a power of attorney issued by the complainant.
The complaint will be handled in the following ways：
(1) Where a complaint is directly handled by the relevant authority, the

authority will issue an opinion on the complaint and reply to the complainant
within 15 working days of accepting the complaint;
(2) Where a complaint is referred by the relevant authority to another body for
handling, the other body will, within 15 working days of receipt of the complaint,
provide a written reply to the relevant authority. The relevant authority will reply
to the complainant within three working days of receiving this reply;
(3) Where more than one complainant lodges a complaint against the
same body in connection with the same matter, the complaints may be
consolidated. Where a complaint is lodged in connection with a matter that
involves a great number of departments and complex circumstances, the time
limit for handling the complaint may be extended by 30 working days.
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Key Investment Policies
01 Intellectual Property Protection

In 2019, Guangdong promulgated the Measures and Policies on IP Protection
and Exploitation for SMEs. It outlines a list of eight specific measures to
promote the protection and effective use of intellectual property among SMEs
in Guangdong province.
Measures for promoting the IP rights protection and utilization of SMEs

in Guangdong
1. Improving efficiency in IP dispute resolution

A faster trial process for civil IP cases and a better "one-stop" mechanism
tailored for SMEs have been established with quick response, confir-
mation and processing for handling IP disputes.
2. Increasing penalties for IP breaches

Tougher penalties and higher compensation will be imposed on those
who conducted repeated and malicious infringements. The "social
credit" system has been introduced, which archives violations of IP
rights in the credit records of enterprises and individuals involved.
3. Supporting IP protection abroad

IP protection will be strengthened abroad through such actions as
building information centers for IP protection services, and databases
of IP laws, cases and specialists, and facilitating the formation of IP
protection alliances and IP mutual aid funds abroad.
4. Promoting IP pledge financing

Mechanisms will be introduced, including a mechanism for risk sharing
and compensation, a mechanism for collateral allocation management,
a docking mechanism for enterprises and financial institutions, a
database of IP pledge financing cases and an evaluation system of IP
market value.
5. Facilitating IP trading
IP trading operations are encouraged to focus on providing custody,
development and storage services for SMEs, to develop new IP-related
services and products, and to improve the methods and the systems
for evaluating the expected future earnings of intellectual property.
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6. Reducing the costs of IP creation and use

High-tech SMEs will be encouraged to focus their R&D efforts on strat-
egic emerging industries. They will be guided to team up with research
institutions, universities and colleges, and IP service agencies.
7. Enhancing IP-related services

Patent applicants and trademark registrants are encouraged to use
the online system. A special channel will be established to help SMEs
communicate with patent/trademark examiners more easily.
8. Training more IP professionals

Training programs will be tailor-made to cultivate high-level and versatile
professionals in IP related services, with substantial resources directed to
IP training bases, centers and colleges to support their development.
02 Incentives for Talent
"Guangdong Superior Talent Card"

The Ten Policies and Measures for Foreign Investment gives greater support in
servicing top talent for foreign-invested enterprises.
"Guangdong Superior Talent Card" provides convenience for 7 categories

of talent, including senior management personnel in foreign-invested
enterprises.
Cardholders and their spouses and minor children enjoy the same policies
as local residents in terms of house purchasing, education, health-care,
and pensions. Chinese cardholders and their spouses and minor children
can apply for entry permits to Hong Kong and Macao SARs and for other
entry-exit documents in Guangdong.
Guangdong rewards those cardholders who have made worthwhile
contributions to regional economic and social development.
Foreign cardholders can apply for a five-year work permit and a five-year
residence permit through a fast-track procedure taking less than half the
normal time. In addition, cardholders are eligible for priority treatment in
applying for a permanent residence ID.
Holders of permanent residence ID cards who start up technology
businesses in Guangdong enjoy the same support policies as Chinese
citizens.
Identified high-end talent can enjoy preferential services in entry and exit,
short and long-term residency, hiring foreigners as domestic help, etc.
High-end overseas returned talent working in foreign-funded R&D
institutions are eligible for senior titles. Guangdong will gradually introduce
six favorable exit-entry rules for high-end and urgently needed talent.
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Tax Incentives
As the province pursues its industrial upgrading strategy of "Created in

Guangdong", more high-level professionals across the country and the
globe have accelerated the transformation of Guangdong's economy from
labor-intensive into innovation-driven. The Ministry of Finance and the State
Administration of Taxation issued a notice, granting Individual Income Tax (IIT)
exemption treatment for the subsidies of overseas talent working in the GBA.
Key points:
Municipal governments in the GBA will grant subsidies to residents for the
IIT paid exceeding 15% of taxable income. The subsidies are exempt from
individual income tax.
The amount of subsidy = the IIT paid - the taxable income×15%
The IIT paid refers to the amount paid on the following gains/income:
Income from wages and salaries Income from business

Income from remuneration for labor services operations
Income from authors' remuneration Subsidies received from
Income from royalties talent incentive programs
Eligibility:
Basic requirements for applicants:

a. Permanent residents of Hong Kong and Macao, Hong Kong residents
through the Hong Kong Quality Migrant Admission Scheme (talent,
professionals and entrepreneurs), residents of Taiwan, foreign nationals, or
returnees and overseas Chinese with long-term residency abroad;
b. Working in one of the nine cities within the PRD and paying taxes legally;
c. Compliance with laws and regulations, ethics and integrity of scientific
research.
The applicants shall fulfill at least one of the following criteria:

a. Candidates from major national, provincial and municipal projects who
have obtained "Guangdong Superior Talent Cards", the work permit for
foreigners (Category A), or a confirmation letter of overseas high-end talent,
and other high-end overseas talent recognized by the state, province, or
municipality.
b. Research team members from major state, provincial and municipal-
level innovation platforms, technical research team members from
institutions such as higher education institutions and hospitals, technical
and managerial talent who work or start businesses in key industries in
Guangdong province, or others recognized as talent with special skills and
in short-supply in the nine cities of the PRD.
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GUANGDONG
Investment
Services
Guangdong strives to create a market-based, law-based and international
business environment, providing convenient services for enterprises. The
development of "digital government" has made it easier for enterprises and
the public to get things done. Meanwhile, the province has further lifted
restrictions on market access and created a more attractive investment
environment. Currently Guangdong is working with Hong Kong and Macao to
improve public services and create an ideal environment for living, working
and traveling.
"Digital Government"
14,000 projects in 55 provincial departments have achieved data connectivity,
and one-stop "fingertip transaction" is now possible for 687 high-frequency
services. The amount of documentation required from businesses or
individuals has been reduced by 56%, and the time needed for business start-
up reduced to 5 workdays. Initiated three years ago, "Digital Government" has
been constantly improving Guangdong's service capabilities and providing
more convenience for individuals and enterprises.
Official QR code for Mini-program

website of downloading code of
Yueqitong Yueshangtong Yueshengshi
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Entry Clearance
01 144-hour Visa-free Transit Policy for Foreigners

As of 1 May, 2019, travelers from 53 countries bound for a third country (region),
when holding valid international travel documents and joint trip tickets with
specific dates and seats information, are eligible for the visa-free transit policy
within 144 hours after they arrive in Guangdong.
24 European Schengen Visa Agreement countries: Austria,

Belgium, The Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland,
France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, The
Republic of Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, The Netherlands,
Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and
Switzerland.
15 other European countries: Russia, UK, Ireland, Cyprus,
Bulgaria, Romania, Ukraine, Serbia, Croatia, Bosnia and
53 countries Herzegovina, Montenegro, Macedonia, Albania, Monaco and
to which the policy Belarus.
applies
6 American countries: US, Canada, Brazil, Mexico, Argentina
and Chile.
2 Oceania countries: Australia and New Zealand.
6 Asian countries: Republic of Korea, Japan, Singapore,
Brunei, UAE and Qatar.
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, Shenzhen Bao'an

3 arrival airports International Airport and Jieyang Chaoshan International
to which the policy Airport.
applies
Guangdong has 32 points of exit to which the policy applies:

5 airports: Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, Shen-
zhen Bao'an International Airport, Meizhou Meixian Airport,
Zhanjiang Airport and Jieyang Chaoshan International
Airport.
4 railway stations: Guangzhou Tianhe, Dongguan, Foshan
and Zhaoqing.
32 exit points 8 highway exit points: Shenzhen Sha Tau Kok Port, Man Kam
to which the policy To Port, Huanggang Port, Luohu Port, Shenzhen Bay Port,
applies Futian Port, Zhuhai Gongbei Port and Hengqin Port.
15 ports: Guangzhou Port, Nansha Port, Lianhuashan Port,
Shekou Port, supporting port of Shenzhen Bao'an International
Airport, Jiuzhou Port, Wanzai Port, Wanshan Port, Doumen Port,
Jiangmen Port, Heshan Port, Foshan Gaoming Port, Rongqi
Port, Zhongshan Port and Dongguan Humen Port.
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02 Trade Customs Clearance

Guangdong has adopted innovative customs clearance measures, including
"Internet+Easy Customs Clearance" and International Trade "Single Window",
creating a fast customs clearance channel which is free of charge and
unrestricted, and does not require any physical presence.
"Internet+Easy Customs Clearance" System

This innovative system allows enterprises to handle customs business through
the Internet on an "anytime, anywhere" basis. It includes self-service customs
declaration, classification and price evaluation in advance, interactive
inspection, and self-service tax payment.
"Smart Inspection Port" Information Supervision and

Service Platform
The platform enables enterprises to complete their customs declarations
online, achieving "zero-paper, zero-distance, zero-barrier, zero-threshold,
zero-fee and zero-time delay". It is widely used in cross-border e-commerce,
procurement, exports, and parallel automobile imports.
"Smart Maritime" Platform

With information including ship, crew, ship inspection, security check, shipping
company, etc., it provides a pre-declaration facility for ships entering and
leaving ports, inspection after customs clearance, zero waiting time, and
achieves immediate release of container ships and cruise liners.
International Trade "Single Window"

Covering 18 business functions, such as declaration of goods, means of
transport, cross-border e-commerce, logistics, etc., it connects 21 business
departments, including customs, inspection and quarantine, border
inspection, maritime affairs, commerce, and ports.
Global Import and Export Quality Traceability System

The system aims to ensure the closed-loop supervision of imports and
exports so that the source can be traced and the whereabouts can be
tracked. Guangdong will optimize the traceability function, which has covered
general trade, cross-border e-commerce, market procurement & export, and
included food, consumer goods and automobiles. Guangdong will also build
a traceability center providing multifunctional and comprehensive services,
which integrates traceability display, business operations, risk analysis,
intelligent early-warning, public training and academic exchanges.
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Convenient Investment
01 Establishment and Alteration of Foreign-funded

Enterprises
Applicants seeking to establish and register a foreign-funded enterprise should

log onto the relevant website (http://qykb.gdzwfw.gov.cn/qcdzhdj/). Through
the "Start a Business" module, they can provide the relevant information,
including confirmation that they meet the requirements of the Special Manage-
ment Measures on Foreign Investment Access (Negative List), and the industry
category and code.
Foreign-funded enterprises in China require an official company seal and an

agreement covering payment of taxes. Officially-approved invoices issued
by the authorities must be used for customer invoicing. The system allows
applicants to register their company seal, complete the administrative
requirements, and apply for official invoices. Users can also download the
operation manual which provides all the relevant information on establishing
an enterprise and foreign investment.
Reporting of foreign investment information
Foreign-funded enterprises established or altered after 1 January, 2020 need

only report their investment information in accordance with the Measures for the
Reporting of Foreign Investment Information and corresponding requirements.
Applicable Targets
Foreign enterprises with business within

Foreign investors establishing China's territory
companies or par tnership
enterprises within China's Foreign enterprises setting up resident
territory representative offices with business within
China's territory
Reporting of Changes
Reference Link：
If non-foreign-funded enterprises change status and become foreign-
funded, they shall submit the initial report online when registering the change.
Some changes do not have to be registered in the market supervision

department: the actual controller of a foreign-funded enterprise,
information on tax reductions/exemptions for imported equipment, the
special economic zone where the company is located (while the official
residence remains unchanged), basic information on shareholders
(except initiators) of a joint stock company with foreign investment, etc.
Foreign Investment
Information Reporting
Instead, enterprises should report the changes through the enterprise Management System
registration system within 20 workdays after changes occur. (in Chinese)
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Interconnection of Reports
The initial reports, alteration, cancellation and annual reports of

domestic enterprises invested by foreign-funded enterprises (including
multi-level investment) are shared by the State Administration for
Market Regulation and the Ministry of Commerce.
02 Foreign Exchange Administration

The Foreign Investment Law of the People's Republic of China has proposed
the following preferential policies for foreign investors:
A foreign investor may, in accordance with the law, freely transfer inward
and outward its contributions, profits, capital gains, income from asset
disposal, royalties of intellectual property rights, lawfully obtained
compensation or indemnity, income from liquidation and so on within the
territory of China in CNY or a foreign currency.
In company production and operations, foreign-funded enterprises must
conform to relevant provisions on labor protection and social insurance,
and handle tax, accounting, and foreign exchange in accordance with
relevant laws, administrative regulations and relevant provisions of the
PRC. They will be subject to the supervision and inspection conducted by
competent departments in accordance with the law.
For foreign investors investing in financial industries like banking,
securities and insurance, or manage any investment in such financial
markets as the securities and foreign exchange market within the territory
of China, where the State has other specific provisions, such provisions
shall prevail.
Foreign workers and workers from Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan in
foreign-funded enterprises can freely transfer outward their wages and
other legitimate income in accordance with the law.
Reference Links：
Circular on Further Promoting the Facilitation of Cross- Guidelines for Handling Foreign
border Trade and Investment by State Administration Exchange Business under Ca-
of Foreign Exchange (Guangdong Branch) (in Chinese) pital Account (in Chinese)
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03 Preferential Tax Arrangements

China is the world's second largest destination of foreign direct investment.
China's Individual Income Tax Law (IIT Law) has been in effect since 1
January, 2019, and some preferential policies are also applicable to foreign
individuals working and living in China.
Residents
The standard of tax reduction is increased to 5,000RMB per month, and there
are specific deductible items. Accessing the specific additional tax deductions
and tax-exempt benefits at the same time for the same expenditure is not allowed.
Once taxpayer has opted for one alternative, that alternative will remain in force
until the end of the tax year, and cannot be changed until then.
Specific additional tax deductions include the cost of caring for the elderly,
children's education, continued education, medical expenses for serious
illness, housing loan interest/housing rent.
Tax-exempt benefits include: rental of accommodation, meals and laundry,
relocation, language training, children's education expenses, allowances for
business trips and family visits.
Non-residents
For non-residents, the new IIT tax rates will be applied to wages and salaries,
remuneration for freelancer services, authors' remuneration, and income from
royalties (the single new tax income category called "comprehensive income")
to compute individual income tax, and the basic standard deduction for the
wages and salaries income would be increased to 5,000
RMB per month for
all taxpayers. However, the current additional standard deduction is not
applicable to non-residents.
Note According to the IIT Law, a resident individual is an individual who is domiciled in
China or who is not domiciled in China but has stayed in the aggregate for 183
days or more of a tax year in China. A nonresident individual is an individual who is
neither domiciled in China nor stays in China, or who is not domiciled in China and
has stayed in the aggregate for less than 183 days of a tax year in China.
Reference Link：
Guidance to the new IIT Law for non-domiciled individuals
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04 Labor and Social Security

More foreigners are working in China, many of whom have been working
and staying in China for a long time. They are concerned about social
security rights and interests during their employment in China. The
promulgation and implementation of Interim Measures for the Participation
of Foreigners Employed in China in Social Insurance provides a legal basis
for foreigners working in China to benefit from social insurance, and offers
more effective protection for their social insurance rights and interests.
Application Process
Foreigners working in Guangdong can apply through their employer to register for
social insurance coverage in the relevant hall of the local tax bureau. The following
documents are required:
1. Passport and Employment Permit (any one of the Foreign Employment

Permit, Foreign Expert Certificate, Press Card of Resident Foreign Journalist)
2. Passport and Foreign Residence Certificate
3. Foreigner's Permanent Residence Card
4. Declaration Form for Changes in Social Insurance Premiums (with
official seal of the company)
Note: Only one original of Documents 1), 2) and 3) and one copy need to be provided.
Reference Link：
Interim Measures for the Participation of Foreigners Employed in

China in Social Insurance (in Chinese)
Ideal Place for both Living and Working
Modern, open, inclusive, diverse and convenient for business, Guangdong

is attracting more foreigners. The quality of transport, communications,
medical treatment, education and living environment enable people from
all over the world to easily integrate into local life. Guangdong is enhancing
exchanges and cooperation with Hong Kong and Macao, boosting
education, culture, medical care, elderly care, tourism and other public
services, and strengthening regional prevention and control of pollution
and eco-environment protection, to make it an ideal place for living,
working and traveling.
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01 Infrastructure Connectivity
Convenient Transportation
Guangdong boasts a land, sea and air transport network that spans the
globe. Guangdong is currently joining forces with Hong Kong and Macao
to build an internal rapid transport network in the GBA that aims to realize
one-hour access between major cities.
Type Development Status Main Facilities
Beijing-Guangzhou Railway, Guangzhou-Shenzhen
Guangdong's high-speed rail- Railway, Beijing-Kowloon Railway, Beijing-Guangzhou
ways amount to 2,095 km in to- High-Speed Railway, Guangzhou-Zhuhai Intercity Railway,
Railway tal, with a passenger volume of Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong High-speed Railway,
382 million. Meizhou-Shantou Railway, Guangzhou-Shenzhen
Intercity Railway, China-Europe Railway Express
Expressways play an important Beijing-Hong Kong-Macao Expressway, Guangzhou-
Express- role in short-haul transport; they Macao Expressway, Xuchang-Guangzhou Expressway,
way carry about 70% of the province's Lechang-Guangzhou Expressway, Wuhan-Shenzhen
freight and passenger volume. Expressway, Shenyang-Haikou Expressway
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, Shenzhen Bao'
The airport passenger through- an International Airport, Zhuhai Jinwan International
Airport put of Guangdong is 153 million, Airport, Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport, Shao-
ranking first in China. guan International Airport, Huizhou Pingtan Airport,
Zhanjiang Airport, Meizhou Meixian Airport
The cargo throughput of ports Guangzhou Port, Shenzhen Port, Zhanjiang Port, Zhuhai
in Guangdong is 1.9 billion tons, Port, Dongguan Port, Foshan Port, Jiangmen Port,
Port including 608 million tons for Zhongshan Port, Shantou Port and Maoming Port
foreign trade.
(Data for the year of 2019)
Rapid Development of Network Communications
Guangdong is speeding up its 5G network construction and will have

60,000 5G base stations and 20 million 5G users in 2020. A world-class
broadband city cluster will be built in the PRD.
Total number of Fiber-to-the-Home
(FTTH) households Users with 100M+ fiber access
Households (million) Households (million)

35 32.41 34.72 35 31.25
30 29.77 30 26.58
25 25 21.45
20 20 Reference Link：
15 15
10 10
5 5
0 0
2018 2019 2020 2018 2019 2020
FTTH rate Proportion of users with 100M+ fiber access

Household penetration (%) Household penetration (%)
120
100 100
80 105 80
60 90 98 60 82 90 A Three-year Action Plan
40 40 72
20 20 for Information
0 0 Infrastructure Construction
2018 2019 2020 2018 2019 2020 in Guangdong Province
(Data as of December, 2019) (in Chinese)
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02 Education with International Standards
In the past 7 years, Guangdong's universities have educated over 7 million

talented specialists. Over 70% of new technical and skilled personnel come
from vocational institutes. The initial employment rate of college graduates
remains stable at about 95%, ranking among the best in China.
Guangdong has 178 higher education institutions, of which Sun Yat-
sen University and South China University of Technology are on the list
of universities that China will support in achieving "world-class" status.
There are also a number of vigorous universities represented by Southern
University of Science and Technology and Shenzhen University. 69
disciplines from 15 universities in the province are ranked among the top
1% globally by ESI (Essential Science Indicators). Guangdong has the largest
vocational education system in the country, with over 2.24 million students
in vocational schools. Every year it trains nearly 800,000 high-quality
technical and skilled personnel.
Guangdong has also set up international schools with excellent educational
standards that enable foreign students to receive education.
Schools for foreign personnel's children in Guangdong

Guangzhou (11 schools)
Japanese School of Guangzhou Utahloy International School Zengcheng

Guangzhou Grace Academy British School of Guangzhou
American International School of Guangzhou Guangzhou Korean School
OISCA Guangzhou Japanese Kindergarten Guangzhou Nanfang International School
Utahloy International School Guangzhou ISA International School of Guangzhou
Guangzhou Nanhu International School
Shenzhen (8 schools)
Shenzhen Shekou International School Shenzhen Japanese School

QSI International School of Shekou International School of Nanshan Shenzhen
Korea International School in Shenzhen Shenzhen Mission Hills International School
Shenzhen American International School BASIS International School Shenzhen
Zhuhai (2 schools)
QSI International School of Zhuhai Zhuhai International School
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Huizhou (1 school)
CNOOC and Shell Petrochemicals Company Limited International School
Dongguan (2 schools)
International School of Dongguan QSI international School of Dongguan
03 Quality Medical and Health Facilities

Guangdong has provided great support for the development of 30 high-
level hospitals. This has significantly improved the level of medical provision
for foreigners in the province.
Hospital Website
The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University http://gzsums.net/

Nanfang Hospital of Southern Medical University http://www.nfyy.com
Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital http://www.gdghospital.org.cn/
The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical http://www.gyfyy.com/
University
Guangdong Provincial TCM Hospital http://www.gdhtcm.com
Shenzhen People's Hospital http://www.szhospital.com
The University of Hong Kong - Shenzhen Hospital http://www.hku-szh.org/
The First Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University
http://www.stuh.com.cn/
Medical College
Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University http://www.gdmuah.com/
Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-sen http://www.syshospital.com

University
The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen
http://www.zssy.com.cn
University
Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center of Sun Yat-sen
http://www.gzzoc.com/
University
Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center http://www.sysucc.org.cn
Hospital of Stomatology of Sun Yat-sen University http://www.zdkqyy.com
The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou http://www.gztcm.com.cn/

University of Chinese Medicine
Guangzhou First People's Hospital http://www.gzhosp.cn/
Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Center http://www.gzfezx.com/
Shenzhen Second People's Hospital http://www.szrch.com/
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Shenzhen Third People's Hospital http://www.szdsyy.com/

Yue Bei People's Hospital http://www.ybyy.net/
Meizhou People's Hospital http://www.mzrmyy.com/
Maoming People's Hospital http://rmyy.maoming.gov.cn/
Peking University Shenzhen Hospital http://www.pkuszh.com/
Zhuhai People's Hospital http://www.zhhospital.cn/
Shantou Central Hospital http://www.sthospital.com/
Huizhou Central People's Hospital http://www.hzch.gd.cn/
Yangjiang People's Hospital http://www.yjhospital.com/
Central People's Hospital of Zhanjiang http://www.dr0759.com
The First People's Hospital of Zhaoqing http://www.zqts.com/
Qingyuan People's Hospital http://www.qyry.com/
04 Social Order and Harmony

In recent years, Guangdong has seen a continuous improvement in living
and working conditions. Guangzhou has been shortlisted as one of China's
10 Best Cities to Live in by China Media Group, while the rapidly developing
Shenzhen ranked in the Top 10 in the 2019 urban quality of life satisfaction
index released by the Urban Quality of Life Research Center of China
Economic Experimental Research Institute. Attracted by an orderly and
harmonious living environment, foreigners across the globe are coming
to Guangdong to pursue their dreams. This environment is a result of the
concerted efforts of the people of Guangdong, along with all the others
who have come here from home and abroad.
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Institution Address Post Code Telephone Website
Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic No. 2, Dong Chang'an Avenue,

100731 010-53771212 http://www.mofcom.gov.cn
of China (MOFCOM) Beijing City, China
Investment Promotion Agency of Ministry of Building 4, No. 28, Donghou Lane, http://www.fdi.gov.cn/CorpSvc/Temp/
100710 010-64515344
Commerce, P. R. China Andingmenwai, Beijing City T3/default.aspx?IdCorp=1800000346
People's Government of Guangdong Province No. 305, Dongfeng Middle Road, Guangzhou City 510031 020-83135078 http://www.gd.gov.cn
Department of Commerce of
No. 351, Tianhe Road,Guangzhou City 510620 020-38802165 http://www.gdcom.gov.cn
Guangdong Province
31/F, Guangdong Foreign Economic & Trade
China (Guangdong) Pilot Free Trade Zone Office 510620 020-38819908 http://www.china-gdftz.gov.cn
Building, No. 351, Tianhe Road, Guangzhou City
Guangdong Provincial Development and
No. 305, Dongfeng Middle Road, Guangzhou City 510031 020-34121084 http://www.gddrc.gov.cn
Reform Commission
Department of Industry and Information
No. 100, Jixiang Road, Guangzhou City 510030 020-83133200 http://gdii.gd.gov.cn
Technology of Guangdong Province
Department of Education of Higher Education Building, No. 723,
510080 020-37626452 http://edu.gd.gov.cn
Guangdong Province Dongfeng East Road, Guangzhou City
Department of Science and Technology of Science and Technology Information Building,
510033 020-83163931 http://gdstc.gd.gov.cn
Guangdong Province No. 171, Lianxin Road, Guangzhou City
Ethnic and Religious Affairs Commission of
No. 58, Mishi Road, Guangzhou City 510180 020-83183721 http://mzzjw.gd.gov.cn
Guangdong Province
Guangdong Provincial Public Security
Service Organizations
No. 97, Huanghua Road,Guangzhou City 510050 020-83832980 http://gdga.gd.gov.cn

Department
Guangdong Provincial Supervisory Committee Hequnsan Road, Guangzhou City 510082 020-87195042 http://www.gdjct.gd.gov.cn
Department of Civil Affairs of
No. 118, Yuehua Road,Guangzhou City 510030 020-12349 http://smzt.gd.gov.cn
Guangdong Province
Department of Justice, Guangdong No. 51, Zhengmin Road, Guangzhou City 510405 020-86351202 http://sft.gd.gov.cn
Department of Finance of Guangdong Province No. 376, Beijing Road, Guangzhou City 510030 020-83170170 http://czt.gd.gov.cn
Human Resources and Social Security
No. 88, Jiaoyu Road, Guangzhou City 510030 020-12333 http://hrss.gd.gov.cn
Department of Guangdong Province
Department of Natural Resources of
No. 160, Tiyu East Road, Guangzhou City 510620 020-38807710 http://nr.gd.gov.cn
Guangdong Province
Governmental Departments of the PRC and Guangdong Province
Department of Ecology and Environment of

No. 213, Longkou West Road, Guangzhou City 510630 020-87539994 http://gdee.gd.gov.cn
Guangdong Province
Institution Address Post Code Telephone Website
Department of Housing and Urban-Rural 31-35/F, Yuecai Building, No. 483, Dongfeng
510045 020-83133670 http://zfcxjst.gd.gov.cn
Development of Guangdong Province Middle Road, Guangzhou City
Department of Transportation of Guangdong Guangdong Transportation Building, No. 27,
510101 020-83835328 http://td.gd.gov.cn
Province Baiyun Road, Guangzhou City
Water Resources Department of Guangdong Guangdong Water Resources Building, No. 116,
510635 020-38356100 http://slt.gd.gov.cn
Province Tianshou Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou City
Department of Agricultural and Rural Affairs of No. 135, Xianlie East Road,
510050 020-37288891 http://dara.gd.gov.cn
Guangdong Province Guangzhou City
Forestry Administration of Guangdong Province No. 343, Zhongshan No. 7 Road, Guangzhou City 510173 020-81723806 http://lyj.gd.gov.cn
Department of Culture and Tourism of No. 701, Dongfeng East Road,
510080 020-37803312 http://whly.gd.gov.cn
Guangdong Province Guangzhou City
Guangdong Provincial Health Commission Office
Health Commission of Guangdong Province 510060 020-83828646 http://wsjkw.gd.gov.cn
Building, No. 17, Xianlie South Road, Guangzhou City
No. 361, West Huangpu Dadao, Tianhe District,
Guangdong Audit Office 510630 020-87078003 http://gdaudit.gd.gov.cn
Guangzhou City
Foreign Affairs Office, People's Government of
No. 45 Shamian Street, Guangzhou City 510130 020-81218888 http://www.gdfao.gd.gov.cn
Guangdong Province
Taiwan Affairs Office, the People's Government
No. 58, Mishi Road, Guangzhou City 510180 020-83335545 http://huaxia.com/gdtb/index.html
of Guangdong Province
Guangdong Administration for Market No. 363, West Huangpu Dadao, Tianhe District,
510620 020-38835114 http://amr.gd.gov.cn
Regulation Guangzhou City
Guangdong Sub-Administration of
No. 2, Shamian 5th Street, Guangzhou City 510130 020-81108000 /
GACC
Guangdong Branch of the State Administration
No. 137, Yanjiang West Road, Guangzhou City 510120 020-81882150 https://www.safe.gov.cn/guangdong/
of Foreign Exchange
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Guangdong Provincial Tax Service, State No. 19, Huacheng Dadao, Tianhe District, http://www.gd-n-tax.gov.cn/gdsw/
510623 020-12366
Taxation Administration Guangzhou City index.shtml
Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office, the No. 305, Dongfeng Middle Road, Yuexiu District,
510031 020-83135692 http://hmo.gd.gov.cn/
People's Government of Guangdong Province Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province
INVEST GUANGDONG
7/Floor, Building 8, Provincial Government Compound,

Guangdong Financial Supervisory Authority 510031 020-83135332 http://gdjr.gd.gov.cn/
(Telephone +86)
No. 305, Dongfeng Middle Road, Guangzhou City
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Department Address Post Code Telephone Website
Guangzhou Municipal Commerce Bureau No. 158, Dongfeng West Road, Guangzhou City 510170 020-81097472 http://sw.gz.gov.cn
Commerce Bureau of
No. 1, Fuhua 1st Road, Futian District, Shenzhen City 518034 0755-88107023/88107008 http://commerce.sz.gov.cn
Shenzhen Municipality
Building 5, People's Government Compound,
Zhuhai Municipal Bureau of Commerce 519000 0756-2605613 http://swj.zhuhai.gov.cn
No. 2, Renmin East Road, Zhuhai City
Foreign Economic & Trade Building, Building 47,
Shantou Municipal Bureau of Commerce 515041 0754-88931866 http://www.shantou.gov.cn/swj/

East Area of Jintaozhuang, Shantou City
Foshan Bureau of Commerce No. 135, Fenjiang Middle Road, Foshan City 528000 0757-83364852 http://fscom.foshan.gov.cn
8/F, Municipal Government Building, No. 125,
Shaoguan Municipal Bureau of Commerce 512002 0751-8883451 http://swj.sg.gov.cn
Fengdu North Road, Shaoguan City
Heyuan Municipal Bureau of Commerce No. 1, Kaifeng Road, Xinshi District, Heyuan City 517000 0762-3387280 http://www.heyuan.gov.cn/bmjy/hysswj20/swxx/
Meizhou Municipal Bureau of Commerce No. 99, Jiangnan Road, Meizhou City 514021 0753-2256825 https://www.meizhou.gov.cn/zwgk/zfjg/sswj/
Huizhou Municipal Bureau of Commerce No. 45, Nanmen Road, Huizhou City 516001 0752-2231649 http://swj.huizhou.gov.cn
Shanwei Municipal Bureau of Commerce No. 80, Xiangcheng Road, Shanwei City 516600 0660-3367493 http://swsadmin.shanwei.gov.cn/swboftec/index.shtml
Bureau of Commerce of Dongguan City No. 33, Guantai Road, Dongguan City 523071 0769-22806506/22817735 http://dgboc.dg.gov.cn/
Zhongshan Municipal Bureau of Commerce No. 57, Zhongshan Second Road, Zhongshan City 528400 0760-89892861 http://www.zs.gov.cn/swj/
Jiangmen Municipal Bureau of Commerce No. 10, West Baisha Dadao, Jiangmen City 529000 0750-3561226 http://www.jiangmen.gov.cn/bmpd/jmsswj/
Yangjiang Municipal Bureau of Commerce No. 58, Jinbi Road, Jiangcheng District, Yangjiang City 529500 0662-3362345 http://zwgk.yangjiang.gov.cn/auto354/
Zhanjiang Municipal Bureau of Commerce No. 31, Nanfang Road, Chikan, Zhanjiang City 524000 0759-3620101 https://www.zhanjiang.gov.cn/zjswj/
Business Building, No. 10, Guanghua North Road,
Maoming Municipal Bureau of Commerce 525000 0668-2283816 http://mmswj.maoming.gov.cn
Maoming City
Zhaoqing Municipal Bureau of Commerce No. 18, Jiangbin West Road, Zhaoqing City 526040 0758-2828903 http://swj.zhaoqing.gov.cn/
Municipal Administrative Service Center, Renmin
Qingyuan Municipal Bureau of Commerce 511518 0763-3363854 http://www.gdqy.gov.cn/channel/qysswj/
Commerce Departments in Guandong's 21 cities
Second Road, Qingcheng District, Qingyuan City

Foreign Economic & Trade Building, South
Chaozhou Municipal Bureau of Commerce 521011 0768-2398226 http://www.chaozhou.gov.cn/zwgk/szfgz/sswuj/index.html
Section, Chaozhou Dadao, Chaozhou City
RM 635, 6/F, Building 2, Municipal Government
Jieyang Municipal Bureau of Commerce Office Building, Linjiang North Road, Rongcheng 522000 0663-8768378 http://www.jieyang.gov.cn/swj
District, Jieyang City
No. 120, Xingyun East Road, Yuncheng District,
Yunfu Municipal Bureau of Commerce 527300 0766-8833190 /
(Telephone +86)
Yunfu City
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Guangdong Business Online Service Platforms

Platform Website
Guangdong Board of Investment Promotion http://igd.gdcom.gov.cn/
http://210.76.68.93/a/login;JSESSIONID=
Guangdong Foreign Trade Monitoring System
03a81fbd27ec41448c7016817d99dd56
Public Service of Go-Global of Department of Commerce of

http://go.gdcom.gov.cn/
Guangdong Province
China (Guangdong) International Trade Single Window https://www.singlewindow.gd.cn/
Yueqitong http://www.yueqitong.cn
Guangdong Integrity http://www.gdintegrity.com/
China Import and Export Fair http://com.gd.gov.cn/ztzl/gjhzt/
China International Import Expo http://com.gd.gov.cn/ggfw/blh/
Guangdong-Hong Kong- Macao Economic and Trade
http://com.gd.gov.cn/ggfw/ygajmhzxxpt/
Information Cooperation Platform
Global Law http://policy.mofcom.gov.cn/law/index.shtml
Guangdong's Overseas Institutions

Guangdong Economic and Trade Office, Europe (Munich)
Address: Böcklinstraße 1, 80638, Munich, Germany
Tel: +49（0）89-92281921
Guangdong Economic Development and Trade Promotion Office, North America (Los Angeles)
Address: 444 S. Flower St. Suite 1840, Los Angeles, CA 90071, USA
Tel: +1（213）833-8661
Guangdong Economic and Trade Office, Southeast Asia (Kuala Lumpur)
Address: 27/F, Menara Citibank, 165, Jalan Ampang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: +6 03 21697350
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Country Date of Establishment Address Post Code Telephone Fax
The United States 1979.08.31 No. 43, Huajiu Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou City 510623 38145000 38145001
Japan 1980.03.01 1-3/F, East Building, Garden Hotel, No. 368, Huanshi East Road, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou City 510064 83343009 83338972
Thailand 1989.02.12 No. 36, Youhe Road, Consulate Area, Chigang, Haizhu District, Guangzhou City 510310 83858988-0 83889567
Poland 1989.07.22 No. 63, Shamian Street, Liwan District, Guangzhou City 510133 81219993 81219996
Australia 1992.12.09 12/F, Development Center, No. 3 Linjiang Dadao, Tianhe District, Guangzhou City 510623 38140111 38140112
Vietnam 1993.01.18 P01, 4/F, East Building, Garden Hotel, No. 368, Huanshi East Road, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou City 510064 83305911 83305915
Malaysia 1993.10.24 RM 1915-1918, Citic Plaza, No. 233, Tianhe North Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou City 510613 38770765 38770769
Germany 1995.11.07 14/F, Teem Tower, No. 208, Tianhe Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou City 510620 83130121 85168133
The United Kingdom 1997.01.14 22/F, Guangzhou International Finance Centre, No. 5, Zhujiang West Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou City 510623 83143000 83312799
France 1997.04.24 RM 1901-1907, 19/F, Kaihua International Center, No. 5, Xiancun Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou City 510623 28292000 28292001
The Philippines 1997.05.23 RM 706-712, Main Building, Guangdong International Hotel, No. 339, Huanshi East Road, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou City 510098 83311461 83330573
The Netherlands 1997.09.15 RM 3401, Teem Tower, No. 208, Tianhe Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou City 510620 38132200 38132299
Canada 1997.11.20 26/F, Tower 1, Taikoo Hui, No. 385, Tianhe Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou City 510620 86116100 86116196
Cambodia 1998.07.01 RM 804-808, 8/F, East Building, Garden Hotel, No. 368, Huanshi East Road, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou City 510064 83879005 83879006
Denmark 1998.09.23 RM 1578, 15/F, China Hotel Commercial Building, No. 122, Liuhua Road, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou City 510015 28297300 86670315
Italy 1998.11.04 RM 1403, Hejing International Finance Place, No. 8, Huaxia Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou City 510623 38396225 85506370
Republic of Korea 2001.08.28 No. 18, Youlin Third Road, Consulate Area, Chigang, Haizhu District, Guangzhou City 510310 29192999 29192980
Indonesia 2002.12.12 RM 1201-1223, 2/F, Building 1, Dongfang Hotel, No. 120, Liuhua Road, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou City 510016 86018772 86018773
Consulates General of Foreign Countries in Guangzhou
Switzerland 2005.10.10 RM 01, 05 and 06, 27/F, Qiaoxin International Finance Center, No. 62, Jinsui Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou City 510623 38330450 38330453
Belgium 2005.12.20 RM 702, R&F Centre, No. 10, Huaxia Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou City 510623 38772356 38772353
Singapore 2006.04.13 RM 2418, Citic Plaza, No. 233, Tianhe North Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou City 510613 38912345 38912933
Cuba 2006.11.08 RM 2411-2412, West Tower, Huapu Plaza, No. 9, Huaming Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou City 510623 22382603/04 22382605
Russia 2007.04.05 Unit A, 26/F, Development Center, No. 3 Linjiang Dadao, Tianhe District, Guangzhou City 510623 85185001 85185099
New Zealand 2007.04.26 RM 3006, Tower 1, Taikoo Hui, No. 385, Tianhe Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou City 510620 89319600 89319610
Greece 2007.05.15 RM 2105, Skyfame Building, No. 8, Linhe Middle Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou City 510610 85501114 85501450
India 2007.10.18 RM 1-4, 14/F, Skyfame Building, No. 8, Linhe Middle Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou City 510610 85501501-05 85501510
As of 30 June, 2020
Austria 2007.11.25 RM 1202, Teem Tower, No. 208 Tianhe Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou City 510620 85160047 85160601
Norway 2008.02.18 RM 1802, Citic Plaza, No. 233, Tianhe North Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou City 510613 38113188 38113199
Kuwait 2008.02.21 10A-10D, Concord Center, No. 57, Linjiang Dadao, Tianhe District, Guangzhou City 510623 38078070 38078007
Mexico 2008.04.25 RM 2001, Teem Tower, No. 208, Tianhe Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou City 510620 22081540 22081539
Pakistan 2008.06.27 RM 705-706, Guangsheng International Building, No. 228, Tianhe Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou City 510620 85505679 85505682
Israel 2009.03.22 19/F, Development Center, No. 3, Linjiang Dadao, Tianhe District, Guangzhou City 510623 85130509 85130555
Spain 2009.06.14 RM 501, 502A, 507, 508, R&F Centre, No. 10, Huaxia Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou City 510623 38928909 38927197
Ethiopia 2009.06.14 RM 1712, R&F Yingxin Plaza, No. 28, Huaxia Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou City 510623 38350575 38350585
Argentina 2009.07.21 RM 2405-2406 Teem Tower, No. 208, Tianhe Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou City 510620 38880328 38880326
Ecuador 2009.09.08 RM 1801, R&F Centre, No. 10, Huaxia Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou City 510623 38927650-0 38927550
Brazil 2010.04.15 RM 1403, R&F Centre, No. 10, Huaxia Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou City 510623 83652236 83652203
Chile 2010.12.29 RM 905, R&F Centre, No. 10, Huaxia Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou City 510623 38928270 38928275
Mali 2011.07.18 RM 2201, Guangsheng Building, No. 228, Tianhe Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou City 510620 38330349 38060452
Uganda 2011.08.15 Unit 2812, 28/F, R&F Yingxin Plaza, No. 28, Huaxia Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou City 510623 38686506 38686561
Iran 2011.12.23 8B1, Concord Center, No. 57, Linjiang Dadao, Tianhe District, Guangzhou City 510623 83278495 83278491
Turkey 2012.01.12 23A, Development Center, No. 3, Linjiang Dadao, Tianhe District, Guangzhou City 510623 37853093 37853496
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Sri Lanka 2012.03.27 M02, Garden Hotel, No. 368, Huanshi East Road, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou City 510064 83652857 83652857
Ukraine 2012.05.30 RM 1407, Citic Plaza, No. 233, Tianhe North Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou City 510613 38773755 38773513
Laos 2013.09.23 RM 1103, Main Building, Guangdong International Hotel, No. 339, Huanshi East Road, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou City 510098 83340710 83327306
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(Telephone / Fax +8620)
Peru 2013.10.02 RM 3201, Guangzhou International Finance Centre, No. 5, Zhujiang West Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou City 510623 66311810 66311804
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Kyrgyzstan 2014.04.08 RM 707, Guangsheng International Building, No. 228, Tianhe Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou City 510620 38013875 38013472
Nigeria 2014.07.09 RM 902-03, Guangsheng International Building, No. 228, Tianhe Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou City 510620 85219781 85219285
Cote d'Ivoire 2014.07.12 Units 1011, 1012, R&F Yingkai Plaza, No. 16, Huaxia Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou City 510623 38368416 38368415
Republic of Congo 2014.08.15 RM1212, R&F Yingkai Plaza, Tianhe District, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province 510623 87574052 87574052
Colombia 2014.12.12 RM 3612, Guangzhou International Finance Centre, No. 5, Zhujiang West Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou City 510623 88834826 88834829
Angola 2015.11.06 Unit 02, 6/F, Guangzhou International Trade Center, No. 1, Linhe West Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou City 510610 85165411 85165417
Qatar 2015.11.10 Units 2601-2604, Ecumenopolis Plaza, No. 68, Huacheng Dadao, Tianhe District, Guangzhou City 510623 39499200 89815853
United Arab Emirates 2016.06.15 Units 2405-2407, Kaihua International Center, No. 5, Xiancun Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou City 510623 85279857 85279863
Zambia 2016.06.28 RM 505, 5/F, Podium, Guangdong International Hotel, No. 339, Huanshi East Road, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou City 510098 83772380 83772382
Saudi Arabia 2017.01.01 2607-2612, Kaihua International Center, No. 5, Xiancun Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou City 510623 36697666 37889495
Senegal 2017.03.06 1404, 14/F, Agile Center, No. 26, Huaxia Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou City 510623 89285457 89286342
Nepal 2017.04.25 Unit 2803, R&F Yingkai Plaza, No. 16, Huaxia Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province 510623 87066400 87066402
Sudan 2017.05.15 RM 2813, 2814, R&F Yingtong Plaza, No. 30, Huaxia Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou City 510623 89287942 89287943
Portugal 2017.07.17 RM 3811, Guangzhou International Finance Centre, No. 5, Zhujiang West Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou City 510623 87581621 37889330
Belarus 2017.12.29 Unit A1, 16/F, Development Center, No. 3, Linjiang Dadao, Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District, Guangzhou City 510623 38332734/94 38332734
Uruguay 2018.03.26 Unit 02B, 5/F, R&F Centre, No. 10, Huaxia Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou City 510623 38617075 38617075
Venezuela 2018.10.26 Unit 801, Guangzhou International Finance Centre, Zhujiang West Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou City 510623 22360608 22360607
Ghana 2019.03.04 Units 1701-02, R&F Yingxin Building, No.28, Huaxia Road, Tianhe district, Guangzhou City 510623 88522365 89810794
Consulates General of Foreign Countries in Guangzhou
Panama 2019.04.01 Unit 705, Guangzhou International Finance Center, Zhujiang West Road, Tianhe district, Guangzhou City 510623 83627279 83627691
Uzbekistan 2020.06.30 Unit 1609, 16CD, RM 1601, Concord Center, No. 57 Linjiang Dadao, Tianhe District, Guangzhou City 510623 87595247 87595247
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Department of Commerce of Guangdong Province

Add.: No. 351 Tianhe Road, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China

Department of Commerce of Guangdong Province

24 Fairs and Exhibitions

Entry Clearance 34 47 Guangdong's Overseas Institutions

Ideal Place for 39

The development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (the

Department of Commerce of Guangdong Province

Guangdong is one of the most developed provinces in China. In 2019, its

（Data as of December, 2019）

179,700 km2 115.21 million 21.8 ℃

Foshan Dongguan Shanwei Shantou Port

Zhuhai Airport Shenzhen Port

Foreign direct investment by industry (2019)

Industry Actual amount applied (billion RMB)

Total import and export of goods from 2014 to 2019

4219.3 4274.4 4337.9

01 Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area

A dynamic world-class An international center for A key component of the

A demonstration zone of in-depth cooperation among An ideal place for living,

Development goals for the GBA

Developing an international Developing a quality living circle for

Coordination mechanism and implementation system

Greater convenience in flow of factors in the GBA

Overseas (including Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan) high-end professionals

Progress in building international sci-tech innovation hub

Comprehensive national science centers are established in the GBA, and

Improvement of infrastructure to support transport network

Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong High-speed Railway, Hong Kong-Zhuhai-

Measures to facilitate Hong Kong and Macao residents living on

Support Shenzhen pilot demonstration zone and Guangzhou to

Guangdong issues a package of policies and measures to develop Shenzhen

02 China (Guangdong) Pilot Free Trade Zone

Guangzhou Nansha New Area is committed to developing a more internation-

With an advantageous location, Qianhai, the only Shenzhen-Hong Kong

advantages. 22 pilot policies in finance, fiscal taxation, law, human resources,

Hengqin is looked up to as a domestic benchmark, which is characterized

Investment statistics of Guangdong FTZ (2019)

Nansha New Area

264.76 846 1.642 658

872.19 1610 4.162 505

16.58 635 1.533 440

Guangdong boasts a solid industrial foundation with complete supporting

The supporting industry cluster in the The high-end electronic information

The advanced equipment

The petrochemical and new material

Fostering advanced manufacturing clusters

Next generation information

industrial clusters High-end equipment

Intelligent household appliances

Energy conservation and Metalwork

Bio-medicines with over 500 billion

Source: Guangdong's Guidelines on Fostering Advanced Manufacturing Clusters

Development priorities of Guangdong's modern

Source: 2020 Guangdong Provincial Government Work Report

02 Modern Service Industry

Moves to promote a modern service industry

Source: 2020 Guangdong Provincial Government Work Report

Guangzhou artificial intelligence and digital economy

In 2020, Guangdong rolled out a blueprint to develop Guangzhou artificial

Construction plan for Guangzhou AI and digital

03 Sci-tech Innovation Industry

Sci-tech innovation achievements of Guangdong in 2019