The Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP) recently announced that starting June 30, overseas investors with existing foreign-invested enterprises in Beijing, Tianjin, Hebei, or Guangxi who have previously submitted notarized and authenticated documents will no longer need to provide new notarization and authentication when establishing new companies in Hainan.

The webpage of "Hainan e-Registration" platform.

Hainan has launched a new cross-province mutual recognition system for registering foreign-invested enterprises. This 'one-time authentication, multi-region recognition' model aims to reduce repeated document submissions and simplify procedures for foreign companies investing across regions.

Initially, the system allows Beijing, Tianjin, Hebei, Guangxi, and Hainan to recognize each other. Overseas investors can register using copies of valid certification documents without re-notarization, authentication, or submitting original materials.  

Hainan has enhanced its online identity verification methods by implementing real-name authentication that utilizes “bank card + mobile phone number” verification and electronic signature technology. From June 30, overseas investors worldwide can complete all registration steps online via the “Hainan e-Registration” platform, as long as they have valid identification documents, a China UnionPay bank card, and a mobile phone number.

Additionally, to address challenges such as language barriers and unfamiliar registration procedures for overseas investors, the Hainan Free Trade Port has established a professional multilingual service team to provide comprehensive assistance and ongoing support.

These services oversee the complete registration process, from policy consultation and document guidance before application submission, to review coordination during the process, and support with subsequent procedures after submission. This helps overseas investors navigate communication barriers at every stage.

Relevant authorities noted that, following the implementation of the new measures, the entire registration process can now be completed within a day. This change enables foreign-invested enterprises to start their operations in Hainan more quickly and efficiently.