The English version is for reference only. If there is any inconsistency or conflict between the English and Chinese version, the Chinese version shall prevail.
I. Operation Basis
Framework Plan for the China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone, Measures for Administration of the China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone, and Measures for Administration of the Filing of Foreign-Invested Enterprises in the China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone
II. Scope of Application
The foreign investor sets up a foreign-invested enterprise in such sector not listed in the Special Administrative Measures for the Access of Foreign Investment (Negative List)
III. Required Materials
Application Form and Undertaking of Filing of Establishment of Foreign-Invested Enterprise
IV. Application Process
(I) “One-off” acceptance process
The foreign investor shall, with the pre-approval of the enterprise name from the administration for industry and commerce, log in “FTZ Investment Application Express” on “China Shanghai” portal website, or the portal website of the China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone, to compare the proposed investment with the Special Administrative Measures for the Access of Foreign Investment in the China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone (Negative List). Go through the procedures for filing, if a foreign-invested enterprise is invested and established in such field not listed in the Negative List of the FTZ. The investor shall complete relevant forms online and then download, print and sign. The applicant shall, within the specified time limit, submit paper materials to the investment management service window of the general service hall of the FTZ to go through the “one-off” acceptance procedures, as required. If materials are complete and in compliance with relevant laws and regulations, after the completion of relevant formalities, the applicant shall receive certificate at the specified window.
(II) General process
The foreign investor shall, with the pre-approval of the enterprise name from the administration for industry and commerce, log in “FTZ Investment Application Express” on “China Shanghai” portal website, or the portal website of the China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone, to view relevant application guidelines and prepare materials as required. The enterprise or applicant shall log in “FTZ Investment Application Express” on “China Shanghai” portal website to make online application, and after the online application is completed, the enterprise shall download and sign the Application Form and Undertaking of Filing of Establishment of Foreign-Invested Enterprise and submit the same when receiving the filing certificate at the investment management service window of the general service hall of the FTZ.
V. Application Location and Contact Information
General Service Hall, 1/F, 9 Jilong Road, Pudong New Area, Shanghai
Post Code: 200131
Contact Tel.: 021-58696822
Fax: 021-58696823
VI. Complaint Mode
Mode of Complaint to the Management Committee of the China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone:
Tel.: 021-58697800
Fax: 021-58698705
E-mail:ftzts@pudong.gov.cn
Provided by Lawyers Working Committee of Pudong New Area
