Hainan Free Trade Port: A Premier Hub for Foreign Investment
As China’s most open Free Trade Port, Hainan FTP enters its first year of full customs special operation in 2026, offering global investors unrivaled business advantages. It features a preferential 15% corporate income tax rate for encouraged industries, a more relaxed foreign investment negative list, zero-tariff policies, and 95% of company registration procedures available online. Qualified enterprises can obtain business licenses within 3 working days, and park-based enterprises enjoy a fast-approval green channel, making Hainan the top choice for setting up foreign-owned businesses in China.
Standard Registration Timeline for Foreign-Owned Companies
Hainan’s fully electronic registration system delivers highly efficient company setup for foreign investors. The whole process supports remote online application with simplified identity documentation, where eligible investors no longer need notarization or authentication for identity papers with official commitments. The standard timeline includes company name approval, compliant address verification, application material preparation, industrial and commercial registration, foreign investment filing, business license issuance, and official seal engraving. With professional agency support, the entire setup can be completed in as fast as 3 working days, and key park enterprises can enjoy even faster processing through the dedicated green channel.
Key Cost Components for Foreign Company Registration
The costs of registering a foreign-owned company in Hainan are transparent and controllable, covering several core parts. They include government official fees for registration and filing, compliant registered address fees (park-hosted addresses are available), official seal engraving charges, and professional agency service fees. Post-establishment ongoing costs mainly involve bookkeeping, tax filing, annual reporting, and foreign exchange administration. Hainan’s streamlined policies have greatly reduced unnecessary administrative costs, and all charges are clear with no hidden fees.
Tannet Hainan: Your Trusted Long-Standing Service Partner
Hainan Tannet Enterprise Service Co., Ltd. is a core member of Tannet Group, a veteran enterprise service provider founded in Hong Kong in 1999. With decades of cross-border service experience, we have in-depth expertise in Hainan FTP’s foreign investment policies, registration rules, tax compliance, and park-specific incentives. We maintain close cooperation with local market supervision, commerce, and tax authorities, ensuring fully compliant and efficient services. Our bilingual professional team removes language and policy barriers for global investors.
Full-Cycle One-Stop Agency Services
We provide end-to-end one-stop services covering the entire lifecycle of foreign-owned company registration and operation in Hainan. Our services include company name approval, compliant address screening, full application material preparation and review, online industrial and commercial registration, synchronous foreign investment filing, business license collection, and official seal engraving. Post-registration, we offer professional bookkeeping and tax filing, foreign exchange registration, bank account opening (including FT account guidance), foreign staff work permit support, bilingual contract drafting and review, and 15% preferential CIT eligibility verification.
Why Choose Tannet Hainan
We provide one-on-one personalized support including investment eligibility check, policy consultation, customized registration planning, and tailored compliance solutions. Our efficient, compliant, and transparent services help global investors focus on business growth while we handle all administrative procedures. You can reach us via our hotlines: China hotline 86 755 82143181, Hainan hotline 898 65329504, Hong Kong hotline 852 2783 7818. Our Hainan office is located on the 12th Floor, Block B, Fengchen Waitan, No. 80 Binjiang Road, Meilan District, Haikou. Partner with Tannet Hainan to seize the growth opportunities of Hainan FTP with a legally compliant and efficient company setup.