本月起，东莞生态环境罚款，可延期或分期缴纳

Core Points - Dongguan's ecological environment bureau has issued guidelines allowing companies facing financial difficulties to apply for deferred or installment payments of fines, effective from October 1, 2025 [1][2][4] Group 1: Guidelines for Fine Payment - Companies can apply for deferred or installment payments if they meet one of four conditions: low household income, significant medical or accident-related financial burdens, force majeure events causing economic loss, or operational difficulties leading to potential shutdown [2][3] - The maximum deferral period is six months, while installment payments can extend up to two years for non-litigation cases and six months for litigation cases [2][4] - Each installment period cannot exceed three months, with minimum payment requirements set at 5% for non-litigation and 30% for litigation cases [2][3] Group 2: Volunteer Service Requirement - Companies must submit written applications for deferred or installment payments before the deadline specified in the administrative penalty decision [3][4] - If applications are submitted late, companies must also commit to participating in volunteer service activities related to ecological environment [3][4] - Participation in volunteer service requires at least 12 hours per case, and companies must complete this service within three months of receiving the approval for deferred or installment payments [4] Group 3: Previous Penalty Reduction Model - Dongguan has previously implemented a "public apology and volunteer service" model, allowing companies that have corrected violations to reduce fines by 50% by publicly apologizing and participating in volunteer service [5] - This model is recognized as a national first and is being promoted by the Ministry of Ecology and Environment [5]