《上海市优化营商环境条例》再修改，2026年1月1日起施行

Core Viewpoint - The Shanghai Municipal People's Congress has approved amendments to the "Regulations on Optimizing the Business Environment," which will take effect on January 1, 2026, aiming to enhance trade facilitation and foreign investment while protecting the rights of small and medium-sized enterprises [1][22]. Group 1: Trade Facilitation and Foreign Investment - The city aims to align with international high-standard economic and trade rules to further promote trade facilitation and encourage foreign investment, particularly in the China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone and the Lingang New Area [3]. - New measures will be implemented to expand the openness of service trade and digital trade [3]. Group 2: Protection of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises - Large enterprises are prohibited from using their advantages to impose unreasonable payment terms on small and medium-sized enterprises, ensuring timely payment for goods, projects, and services [3]. - A collaborative governance mechanism will be established among various departments to strengthen industry self-regulation and government oversight, safeguarding the legitimate rights of small and medium-sized enterprises [3]. Group 3: Intellectual Property and Legal Protections - Various departments, including intellectual property and market regulation, will enhance collaboration to combat malicious litigation and protect normal business activities such as corporate financing [5]. - Measures will be taken to prevent malicious trademark registration and hoarding [5]. Group 4: Information Management and Compliance - Any entity or individual is prohibited from using the internet to spread false or misleading information that infringes on the rights of businesses [6]. - Network service providers are required to manage online content and establish complaint mechanisms to address violations promptly [8]. Group 5: Policy Implementation and Support - A comprehensive service mechanism for business-friendly policies will be established, optimizing the entire process from policy release to implementation [10]. - The government will ensure that business-friendly policies are easily accessible and that the application process is streamlined [11]. Group 6: Talent Development - The city will deepen reforms in talent development mechanisms to create a favorable environment for cultivating and attracting talent, particularly in technology and innovation [12]. Group 7: Regulatory Oversight - The city will strictly control special inspections, requiring government departments to submit inspection plans for approval and public disclosure [17][18]. - Regulatory documents related to business activities must undergo legal reviews and be discussed collectively before implementation [20][21].