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Hainan Free Trade Port · China Entry Services

One-stop support for working, investing, and operating in China

For foreign professionals, founders, and cross-border companies: work permits, visas, residence permits, company setup, investment filing, industrial landing, and business travel support.

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FTP Policy Support
Full Journey
Entry to Operation
Hainan coastline and tropical landscape
Popular Request Work Visa + Company Setup For foreign founders, managers, and technical specialists
Hainan FTP policy review Work permit and residence pathway FDI setup and bank account opening Parks, factories, and local support

Why Harbor Gate

We understand the policy path and the concerns behind each case

We connect identity planning, visas, investment, registration, industrial parks, and local arrangements into one practical roadmap. Clients know what to prepare next, who is handling it, and when each milestone should move forward.

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Core Service Products

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ODI Overseas Investment Filing

Outbound investment path review, document checklist, NDRC and commerce filing coordination.

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Hainan Cross-Border E-Commerce Company Setup

Entity setup, business scope planning, park policies, and cross-border e-commerce compliance path.

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03

Foreign-Invested Company Registration

FDI structure, registration documents, tax setup, bank account opening, and basic compliance.

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04

Hainan EF Account Opening

Account type review, bank document preparation, bank coordination, and usage reminders.

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05

China Work Visa for Foreigners

Work permit, Z visa, residence permit, dependent arrangements, renewals, and reminders.

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06

Import and Export Rights Filing

Foreign trade operator, customs, e-port, foreign exchange, and export tax rebate filing support.

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Global Offshore Company Registration

Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, and island jurisdictions

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International IP Applications

Patents, industrial designs, and trademarks

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Hainan Hot Industries

Hainan Hot Industries

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Processing and Value-Added Manufacturing

Imported raw materials that gain over 30% value through processing in Hainan can be sold to mainland China tariff-free. Practical entry points include nut repacking, essential oil extraction, pet food, and light appliance assembly, as long as the category and supply chain are right.

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Cross-Border E-Commerce and Duty-Free Distribution

Hainan combines cross-border retail import, offshore duty-free, and value-added processing policies. Smaller teams can enter through drop-shipping distribution, duty-free supply chain matching, and cross-border livestream commerce.

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3

Tropical Specialty Brand Agriculture

Qiaotou sweet potatoes, Haikou volcanic lychees, Xinglong coffee, and other regional brands carry strong premium potential. Direct-from-origin sales, brand operations, and deep processing can ride the health and provenance trend.

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Medical Aesthetics, Wellness, and Health Management

Boao Lecheng allows legal use of certain overseas-approved medicines and devices not yet approved in mainland China. Asset-light angles include premium medical checkup escorting, wellness travel planning, and information services for special medicines and devices.

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Digital Content and Overseas Expansion Services

As a data cross-border flow pilot area, Hainan suits TikTok operations, short-drama overseas distribution, and game localization. Content, editing, and translation skills can form a lean team with lower operating costs than first-tier cities.

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Conventions and Premium Tourism Support

Events such as the China International Consumer Products Expo and Boao Forum create demand for exhibition setup, business reception, boutique stays, and travel photography. A focused niche and stable clients can make the model work.

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Green Low-Carbon and Ecological Services

Hainan prioritizes clean energy, carbon sinks, and tropical rainforest national park services. Accessible entry points include EV charging operations, energy-saving retrofits, and ecological study-tour guiding.

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International Education and Study Tours

The Lingshui Li'an International Education Innovation Pilot Zone hosts multiple Chinese-foreign cooperative universities, creating demand for study tours, overseas education planning, and profile-building services.

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