海南产经新观察：全岛封关为“全球南方”企业提供哪些机遇？

Core Viewpoint - The full island closure of Hainan Free Trade Port is a significant milestone that will provide extensive development opportunities for "Global South" enterprises, marking China's commitment to high-level opening-up and the construction of an open world economy [1][4]. Group 1: Opportunities for Global South Enterprises - The full island closure will allow "Global South" enterprises to either provide high-quality products or services to Hainan or invest in establishing entities within Hainan to operate in the Chinese market [1]. - The cost control and policy expectations are the primary concerns for enterprises looking to benefit from the new opportunities presented by the Hainan Free Trade Port [1]. Group 2: Tax Policies and Benefits - The tax system in Hainan Free Trade Port will significantly reduce costs for enterprises, with the "zero tariff" policy expanding from over 1,900 items to 6,637 items, increasing the zero-tariff level from 21% to 74% [2]. - The "zero tariff" policy includes not only import tariffs but also value-added tax and consumption tax, which is a notable difference from many free trade agreements signed by "Global South" countries [2]. - Enterprises importing production equipment typically pay around 5% to 10% in tariffs; however, importing from Hainan Free Trade Port allows for a total tax savings of approximately 20% [2]. Group 3: Low Tax Rate Policies - Hainan Free Trade Port offers a preferential corporate income tax rate of 15% for qualifying enterprises, compared to the standard 25% in China, and a personal income tax rate of 15% with no industry restrictions [3]. - The 15% corporate income tax applies to encouraged industries such as biomedicine and offshore wind power, while high-demand talent across all sectors can benefit from the personal income tax rate [3]. - Enterprises can combine the benefits of "zero tariffs" and "low tax rates," enhancing their profitability and operational efficiency [3].