The China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone (SHFTZ), located in Pudong New Area, is a regional free trade zone founded on Sept 29, 2013 and originally consisted of Waigaoqiao Free Trade Zone, Waigaoqiao Free Trade Logistics Park, Yangshan Free Trade Port Area and Pudong Airport Free Trade Zone. The State Council decided on Dec 28, 2014 to expand SHFTZ by incorporating Lujiazui Financial Area, Jinqiao Development Subzone, and Zhangjiang High Tech Subzone, enlarging the SHFTZ from 28.78 square kilometers to 120.72 square kilometers.
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Platform launches in Shanghai for foreign-funded enterprises
The Shanghai Foreign-funded Enterprises Standardization Collaboration Platform was established on April 11, marking the first of its kind in China.
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Shanghai Port reached another milestone in 2023 when its container throughput surpassed the 49 million TEU (20-foot equivalent unit) mark.
The contract note of offshore resale business carried out by the enterprises registered in China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone will be exempted from stamp duties.
Service Centers for offering consulting services and handling affairs of businesses registered in China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone.
A Guide to Working and Living in China as Business Expatriates
To support foreign business expats working and residing in China, the Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China, in collaboration with relevant departments, has developed the 2024 edition of "A Guide to Working and Living in China as Business Expatriates".