China (Sichuan) Pilot Free Trade Zone
China (Sichuan) Pilot Free Trade Zone is a Free Trade Zone located in Chengdu, Luzhou, Sichuan Province, China, established in 2017, regulated by the China (Sichuan) Pilot Free Trade Zone Work Office (under the Sichuan Provincial Department of Commerce). [23, 42].
Key Facts
| Type | Free Trade Zone |
|---|---|
| Location | Chengdu, Luzhou, Sichuan Province, China |
| Year Established | 2017 |
| Area | 119 hectares |
| Companies | 34,000 |
| Governing Authority | China (Sichuan) Pilot Free Trade Zone Work Office (under the Sichuan Provincial Department of Commerce). [23, 42] |
| Status | active |
Investment Incentives
The zone focuses on investment and trade facilitation, offering streamlined customs procedures and a negative list management system for foreign investment. It aims to foster modern services, high-end manufacturing, and high-tech industries, while also promoting financial innovation and an improved legal environment. [2, 9, 10, 13, 24, 43, 48, 55]
Sector Focus
China (Sichuan) Pilot Free Trade Zone hosts businesses specialising in Trade and Finance.
About China (Sichuan) Pilot Free Trade Zone
The China (Sichuan) Pilot Free Trade Zone, officially launched on April 1, 2017, is one of China's third batch of government-endorsed pilot FTZs. Covering an area of 119.99 sq km, it comprises three sub-zones: Chengdu Tianfu New Area, Chengdu Qingbaijiang Railway Port Area, and Chuannan Lingang Area. The zone aims to establish a high-level, high-quality free trade park with a well-regulated, legally-compliant environment, driving investment and trade facilitation and playing a lead role in developing an inland open economic highland. [2, 3, 4, 8, 11]
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of zone is China (Sichuan) Pilot Free Trade Zone?
China (Sichuan) Pilot Free Trade Zone is a Free Trade Zone.
Where is China (Sichuan) Pilot Free Trade Zone located?
China (Sichuan) Pilot Free Trade Zone is located in Chengdu, Luzhou, Sichuan Province, China.
When was China (Sichuan) Pilot Free Trade Zone established?
China (Sichuan) Pilot Free Trade Zone was established in 2017.
Who regulates China (Sichuan) Pilot Free Trade Zone?
China (Sichuan) Pilot Free Trade Zone is regulated by the China (Sichuan) Pilot Free Trade Zone Work Office (under the Sichuan Provincial Department of Commerce). [23, 42].
What sectors operate in China (Sichuan) Pilot Free Trade Zone?
China (Sichuan) Pilot Free Trade Zone hosts businesses in Trade and Finance.
What are the investment incentives at China (Sichuan) Pilot Free Trade Zone?
The zone focuses on investment and trade facilitation, offering streamlined customs procedures and a negative list management system for foreign investment. It aims to foster modern services, high-end manufacturing, and high-tech industries, while also promoting financial innovation and an improved legal environment. [2, 9, 10, 13, 24, 43, 48, 55]