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Guide for Setting up Regional Headquarters of Multinational Companies in Beijing

2026-02-14
Beijing, as the political center, cultural center, international communication center and scientific and technological innovation center of China, is accelerating the construction of an international scientific and technological innovation center, an international consumption center and a global digital economy benchmark city under the guidance of the development of the capital in the new era. Investing in Beijing has become the first choice for many multinational companies. Meanwhile, Beijing currently offers eight support measures to the headquarters enterprises established by qualified multinational companies, including talent services, customs clearance facilitation, and research and development innovation, to better serve the rapid and efficient allocation of global high-quality resources by headquarters enterprises in Beijing. Kaizen has summarized and organized some materials for clients' reference.

  1. Recognition Criteria of Beijing Regional Headquarters of Multinational Companies

    The Beijing regional headquarters of a multinational company refers to a foreign-invested enterprise authorized by its overseas parent company to undertake investment, management, service and other functions in a certain area.

    To be recognized as the Beijing regional headquarters of a multinational company, in addition to meeting the above definitions, the following conditions should also be met simultaneously:
    A.
    		 The overseas parent company directly or indirectly holds no less than 50% of the shares, and the total assets of the overseas parent company are 100 million US dollars or more (inclusive).
    B.
    		 With a registered capital of over 1 million US dollars (inclusive) in Beijing;
    C.
    		 In continuous operation in Beijing for more than one year.

  2. The recognition method for the Beijing regional headquarters of multinational companies

    It can be handled through the notification and commitment method or by choosing the general method.

  3. Application materials for the recognition of the Beijing regional headquarters of a multinational company

    A.
    An application letter signed by the legal representative of the enterprise undertaking the functions of the regional headquarters (including basic information of the overseas parent company, investment situation in China and total registered capital, organizational chart of the parent company's invested enterprises in China, introduction of the applying enterprise and application matters, etc.);

    B.
    		 Explanatory materials for undertaking the functions of regional headquarters;
    C.
    		 Asset situation description materials issued by the overseas parent company.

    For applications handled in the general way, the above-mentioned application materials should be provided. For those handled through the notification and commitment method, "Notification and Commitment Letter for the Recognition of Regional Headquarters of Multinational Companies" should also be provided.

  4. What are the incentive policies for the recognition of the Beijing regional headquarters of multinational companies

    The reward standards for the recognition of headquarters enterprises in the Beijing area are not uniform but are independently stipulated based on the standards of each region in Beijing. Moreover, applications must be submitted within the prescribed time limit before they can be enjoyed. In order to let clients have a preliminary understanding of the reward standards, Kaizen has compiled the reward standard data for individual regions in 2025 for clients' reference.

    A.
    		 Rewards for the recognition of headquarters enterprises in Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area

    • A support of 3 million yuan will be provided to regional headquarters enterprises of multinational companies recognized by the Municipal Bureau of Commerce, and a support of 2 million yuan will be provided to foreign-funded R&D headquarters enterprises recognized by the Municipal Bureau of Commerce. The above-mentioned scope of headquarters enterprise recognition does not include the real estate industry, whose headquarters’ recognition shall be implemented in accordance with relevant industry policies.

    • The recognition rewards will be paid in three years at a ratio of 40%, 30%, and 30% respectively.

    B.
    		 Reward for the recognition of headquarters enterprises in Tongzhou District, Beijing

    • For projects with an actual investment of 2 million yuan (inclusive) or more and having certain influence within the district, a maximum financial support of 500,000 yuan will be rewarded.

    • For projects with actual investment of 3 million yuan (inclusive) or more and having great influence in the city or district, a maximum of 1 million yuan in financial support will be rewarded.

    • For projects with an actual investment of 5 million yuan (inclusive) or more and having significant influence both domestically and internationally, a maximum of 2 million yuan in financial support will be rewarded.

    C.
    		 Reward for the recognition of headquarters enterprises in Chaoyang District, Beijing

    Support headquarters enterprises in developing cross-border trade. Headquarters enterprises that are newly established or pass the AEO advanced certification for the first time will be given one-time financial support of 200,000 yuan.

Kaizen’s Kind Reminder

At present, Beijing is developing cross-border trade and deepening the "streamlining administration, delegating power, improving regulation and upgrading services" reform. Greater support has been provided for headquarters enterprises established by multinational companies that meet the conditions, and multiple support measures have been implemented. Kaizen has extensive experience in company establishment and application for the recognition of regional headquarters of multinational companies. For more details, you can consult our professional advisors. We will follow the prescribed procedures to strive for the maximum compliance and benefits for our clients within the shortest time limit, so as to prevent clients from missing the application deadline due to unfamiliarity with the process and causing unnecessary losses.

KAIZEN Group is equipped with experienced and highly qualified professional consultants and is therefore well positioned to provide professional advice and services in respect of the formation and registration of company, application for various business licenses and permits, any compliance, tax planning, audit, and accounting in China. Please call and talk to our professional consultants for details.

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