The Pudong New Area has introduced a comprehensive policy package to support the development of corporate headquarters and pioneering enterprises expanding overseas, establishing an integrated service platform that connects domestic companies with global markets.
In the first batch of recognized enterprises, Shanghai IASO Biotherapeutics Co Ltd has been designated as an “overseas expansion headquarters," while five companies including Innoscience (Shanghai) Semiconductor Technology Co Ltd, Jiahua Chemical (Shanghai) Co Ltd, Shanghai Zhuli Enterprise Management Consulting Co Ltd, Cowealth Medical China Co Ltd, and RMS Marine Service Co Ltd have been certified as "overseas expansion pioneers."
The policy sets clear criteria for qualification: Companies that undertake headquarters functions such as foreign direct investment, international business management, and resource coordination, with substantial overseas investment scale, multiple projects, and significant influence, may be recognized as overseas expansion headquarters. Meanwhile, enterprises demonstrating stable operations and strong growth potential, with sizable individual overseas investments, can qualify as overseas expansion pioneers.
Pudong will establish a multi-tiered support system covering investment facilitation, merger and acquisition assistance, office space provision, talent retention, housing services, and professional consulting. This holistic approach aims to empower high-quality domestic enterprises to go global, implement international strategies, and enhance competitiveness.
Financial support will span the entire business lifecycle, including diversified financing solutions, optimized insurance coverage and exchange rate hedging, as well as strengthened cross-border financial infrastructure.
A key initiative is the newly launched Pudong Enterprise Global Expansion Service Center in April, China's first non-governmental organization dedicated to supporting overseas expansion. With over 270 overseas service stations spanning North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Middle East, the center provides end-to-end solutions from preliminary market research and business trips to post-establishment project matching, investment consulting, operational support, and risk management. This one-stop platform significantly reduces the risks and costs associated with international expansion.
