深圳前海发布专项政策打造全球研发集聚高地 企业最高可获600万元支持

Core Points - The newly released measures aim to support the development of R&D centers in Qianhai, Shenzhen, with financial incentives and tax benefits to attract global and domestic enterprises [1][2][3] Financial Support - Eligible R&D centers can receive up to 2 million RMB in research preparation funds, while multinational companies can receive up to 6 million RMB, distributed over three years at 40%, 30%, and 30% [1] - Additional support includes a maximum of 3 million RMB for 20% of last year's qualified direct investment, depreciation, long-term deferred expenses, and intangible asset amortization [1] - Tax incentives include a reduced corporate income tax rate of 15% for qualifying R&D centers and personal income tax subsidies for high-end and scarce talents [1][2] Space and Service Support - Multinational R&D centers can enjoy two years of rent exemption and a 30% rent discount in the third year, while other R&D centers can benefit from one year of rent exemption and a 50% discount in the second year [1] - The measures encourage collaboration with domestic and international universities and research institutions to form innovation consortia [2] Eligibility Criteria - To qualify as an "enterprise R&D center" or "multinational global R&D center," entities must engage in substantial R&D activities in Qianhai, with a total R&D investment of no less than 2 million USD (or 15 million RMB) and at least 20 dedicated R&D personnel [2] Implementation and Response - The measures are the first regional-level support policy for R&D centers in Shenzhen following Guangdong's guidelines for foreign-funded R&D centers [3] - The announcement has generated significant interest among R&D centers, with companies preparing to apply for the funding [2][3]