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Hainan Forum
Your guide to life and business on China's tropical island.
by people who actually live here.
Hainan FTP Business
Company registration, tax incentives, trade, customs, investment opportunities, and navigating the Free Trade Port as a foreign or Chinese business. The post-customs closure era — discussed by people actually doing it.
Hainan FTP Business
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FTP Policy & Official Updates
Every significant regulatory change in the Hainan Free Trade Port, tracked and translated into plain English. The most reliable English-language FTP policy reference on the web.
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FTP News & Announcements
Breaking news from the Hainan FTP — new partnerships, infrastructure developments, government announcements, and what they mean for businesses on the ground.
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Company Setup & Registration
WFOEs, JVs, sole proprietorships, the commitment-based registration system, address requirements, the negative list, and step-by-step guides to getting your business legally established.
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Tax, Incentives & Finance
The 15% corporate and individual tax rates, the 183-day residency rule, EF accounts, QFLP and QDLP funds, banking for foreign businesses, and VAT changes from January 2026.
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Government Contacts & Official Guidance
Contact details for every relevant government department, customs office, and official body in Hainan. The directory no one else has compiled in English.
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Guides, Whitepapers & Market Data
Investment guides, economic reports, trade statistics, and official whitepapers — curated and organised so you can find what you need without wading through government websites.
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Sectors & Opportunities
Healthcare, fintech, technology, tourism, logistics, manufacturing, aerospace, and more — sector-specific discussions, B2B opportunities, and what the FTP's encouraged industries list means in practice.
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Market Entry & Case Studies
Real experiences from businesses that have entered or are entering the Hainan FTP. What worked, what didn't, how long it actually took, and what they wish they'd known.
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