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Special Economic Zone Regulations (1980 and onwards) · Yalla China
لوائح المناطق الاقتصادية الخاصة (1980 والتعديلات) / Special Economic Zone Regulations (1980 onwards)
Enacted: 1980-08-26 ✅ Effective: 1980-08-26
📝 Overview
Defines the legal framework for China's special economic zones (Shenzhen, Zhuhai, Shantou, Xiamen, and others) and the incentives and facilitations they provide for foreign investors.
This is general information only, not legal advice. For your specific case, consult a licensed lawyer.
📜 The law text / key provisions
Special Economic Zone Regulations provide: (1) Tax incentives: reduced corporate income tax rates (15% instead of 25%); (2) Simplified procedures: approvals and registration faster than rest of China; (3) Import and export: special customs facilitations for certain goods; (4) Free trade zones: free trade zones in Shanghai and others provide additional benefits; (5) Foreigners: special economic zones allow greater openness to foreign investment compared to the rest of China.
💬 Practical reading
💬 This is a general reading/opinion for orientation — not the official legal text nor legal advice.
If you are considering investing in China, compare the benefits of establishing your company in a special economic zone versus a regular city in terms of taxes, procedures, and facilitations.
📎 Official source
National People's Congress and State Council of China
🕒 Updated: 16 March 2026