Shanghai Free Trade Zone has recently worked out a cooperation memorandum to provide more convenient services for foreign companies.

The memorandum involves Foreign Affairs Office of Shanghai Municipal People’s Government, Shanghai Entry-Exit Inspection and Quarantine Bureau, Shanghai Municipal Public Security Bureau, and Shanghai Free Trade Zone Administration.

With relevant documents ready, foreigners in the zone can now enjoy the one-stop service for foreign company registration, two-to-five years application of foreigner’ residence permit, identification of foreigners of Chinese origin, green channel of healthcare service and permanent residence permit for high-level management professionals.