政企通｜从“0001”到“万亿级”，深圳不断打造全球投资首选地

Core Insights - Shenzhen has been a pioneer in attracting foreign investment since 1981, establishing itself as a key player in China's economic development and reform [1] - The city aims to enhance its position as a global investment hub through comprehensive policies and support for foreign enterprises [3] Policy Framework and Support - Since the start of the 14th Five-Year Plan, Shenzhen has attracted investments from 156 countries and regions, with nearly 35,000 new foreign enterprises established, accounting for about 15% of the national total [4] - The actual foreign investment amount has exceeded $40 billion, with over 6,800 new foreign-invested enterprises established in the first seven months of 2025, representing a year-on-year growth of over 70% [4] - Shenzhen has implemented a multi-layered policy support system, including the introduction of various measures to enhance the investment environment and streamline operations for foreign companies [6] Incentives for Foreign Investment - From 2023 to 2027, Shenzhen will implement two key foreign investment incentive policies, including a tiered reward mechanism for new foreign investments, offering up to 50 million RMB per year for qualifying enterprises [9] - Special incentives for multinational company headquarters include a one-time reward of 5 million RMB for qualifying companies with new actual foreign investment of at least $10 million [9] - The Guangdong province has also introduced measures to enhance support for headquarters, with potential rewards of up to 8 million RMB for qualifying enterprises [9] Multinational Headquarters Recognition - Shenzhen has established a multi-tiered recognition system for multinational company headquarters, categorizing them into regional headquarters, headquarters-type institutions, and division headquarters, with differentiated criteria for provincial and municipal recognition [10] - The asset requirements for provincial recognition include a minimum of $20 million for regional headquarters and $10 million for headquarters-type institutions, while municipal requirements are lower [10] - As of now, Shenzhen has recognized 165 multinational company headquarters and is actively encouraging further applications [11]