Gateway to China & Southeast Asia: Launch Your Business in Hainan Free Trade Port
Expert guidance for businesses entering China’s most dynamic economic zone.
Hainan Gateway Alliance
empowers European investors and SMEs
to unlock the $3.2 trillion ASEAN market
through China’s most open economic zone.
Leverage Hainan’s zero tariffs,
visa-free access,
and independent customs operations
to establish your Asian hub with unrivaled efficiency.
Your Gateway to South East Asia
Why Hainan Free Trade Port?
$3.2 trillion ASEAN market – Combined GDP of ASEAN economies,
ranked the fifth largest economy globally in 2023.
Zero‑tariff imports – Raw materials, production equipment,
vehicles, yachts all qualify under the FTP’s zero tariff lists
Visa‑free entry – Citizens of 77 countries enjoy
30‑day stays for business and tourism
Independent customs – By Dec 2025, Hainan will fully close customs,
streamlining transshipment to mainland China and ASEAN markets
Strategic Market Entry Specialists
Why Choose Hainan Gateway Alliance?
Hainan Gateway Alliance empowers European investors and SMEs
to unlock the $3.2 trillion ASEAN market through
China’s most open economic zone.
Leverage Hainan’s zero tariffs, visa-free access, and
independent customs operations
to establish your Asian hub with unrivaled efficiency.
Strategic Business Solutions
1. Strategic Gateway with Unprecedented Access
independent customs operations
Hainan’s independent customs operations (effective December 2025) eliminate bureaucratic barriers, enabling seamless transshipment of goods to mainland China and ASEAN nations.
Visa Free
With 77 visa-free countries and partnerships with global hubs like Singapore’s Changi Airport, Hainan offers direct connectivity to 600 million ASEAN consumers.
2. Tax & Policy Advantages
Zero Tariffs
0 tariffs on production equipment, vehicles, and consumer goods.
Low Taxes
15% corporate income tax for high-tech and tourism enterprises (vs. 25% mainland rate).
Emerging Business Location
Over 940,000 businesses-including 28 Fortune 500 companies-have already capitalized on these incentives since 2018.
3. Innovation-Driven & Sustainable Business Environment
Hainan Free Trade Port is a national pilot for openness and sustainable growth, fostering innovation and a modern industrial system. Highlights include:
Green and Digital Innovation Zones
promoting low-carbon industries and climate partnerships.
Use of Big Data and Fintech
boost rural revitalization and business efficiency.
Strong Legal Frameworks
supporting fair competition, IP protection, and ESG compliance.
Our Hainan Alliance Gateway Members Are
Your End-to-End Partner
for Cross-Continental Growth
From Market Entry to Exit Strategy
to InterCultural Training
Unlike fragmented consultancies,
we provide 360° solutions under one roof:
See our Services here
Market Entry
& Setup
Company registration, licensing, and bank account opening (<30 days).
Location analysis comparing Haikou, Sanya, and Yangpu industrial zones.
Custom bundles (e.g., “Complete Setup Package” from 560,000 RMB). Want to add language course or cultural training? We have it for you.
Regulatory & Compliance Mastery
ESG compliance audits and whistleblower system implementation.
Cross-border data transfer agreements meeting China’s PIPL standards.
Labor dispute resolution.
Growth &
De-Risking
HNTE certification to slash tax liabilities
M&A due diligence and joint venture mediation
Crisis management for strikes, accidents, or geopolitical shifts
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Why navigate Asia alone?
Use our network to get everything done,
get new insights and valuable connections
and focus on your business.