Education and Talents
22 colleges and universities where there are 189 thousand students.
18 academicians from China Academy of Sciences and China Academy of Engineering.
Urban Construction
---Urban green coverage has reached 42%, per capita public green land is 10 square meters.
--- Dalian received United Nations Human Habitat Award in 1999.
--- Dalian received United Nation Environment Programs Global 500 Award in 2001.
Preferential Policies for Foreign Investors
State regulations provide that the income tax for enterprises with foreign investment is 30% of the taxable income,
yet for those enterprises operating within the jurisdiction of Dalian municipality enjoys a favorable tax rate of 24%,
and enterprises operating within those pilot zones enjoys an even more favorable rate of 15%.
Any enterprise with foreign investment of a production nature scheduled to operate for a period of not less than ten
years shall, from the year beginning to make profit, be exempted from income tax in the first and second years and
allowed a fifty percent reduction in the third to fifth years. These enterprises shall also be exempted from local
income tax, which is 3% of the taxable income for seven years.
For those enterprises that export their products, after the above favorable treatment period expires, the rate of
corporate income tax shall be 12% if 70% or more of their total product value in the year are exported, and this
rate is 10% for enterprises in the Pilot Zones.
Technically advanced enterprises can enjoy three more years of favorable corporate income tax rate of 12% after the
above tax benefits period expires, and for the enterprises operating in the Pilot Zones can enjoy an even more favorable
rate of 10%.
Foreign investors who reinvest their profits/dividends from their enterprises in China for a period of or over 5 years
can be refunded 40% of the tax they have paid for the reinvested amount. For reinvestment that is injected into an
export-oriented enterprise or enterprise with advanced technology, all the income tax that is already paid on the
reinvested part will be refunded.
Equipment imported by overseas-funded projects for their own use is exempt from customs duties and import linkage
value added taxes, provided these projects are listed in the Catalogue for the Guidance of Foreign Investment
Industries as projects being encouraged, except those listed in the Catalogue of Commodities Imported by
Overseas-funded Projects which Shall Not Be Entitled to Any Tax Exemption.
If manufacturing enterprises with foreign investment can meet the following requirements, they are allowed to be
engaged in purchase and export of the commodities which are not controlled with quota, permit or exclusive rights,
and may participate in the export quota bidding for their self-manufactured products.
1. Foreign-funded manufacturing enterprises with an annual export volume of over 10 million US Dollars.
2. No record of violation of laws or regulations concerning taxation, foreign currency and import and export for
two consecutive years before applications.
3. With professionals in international trade.Foreign investors working in the joint venture companies will be
exempted from personal income tax for the dividend and bonus they get from their joint venture companies.
For those overseas students pioneering in Dalian, if they are using high and new technology achievements for
production, their salaries earned in Dalian will be regarded as income outside China and they can enjoy preferential
personal income tax policies.
Children of those foreign staffs working in the joint venture companies shall enjoy preferential tuition fees
graduation certificate will be issued after they have finished all the courses and passed the exams.
Relaxing entry requirements for qualified personnel employed by foreign invested enterprises Lifting residence
registration restrictions for technical staffs and senior management personnel needed by foreign invested enterprises.
Infrastructure
The annual cargo handling capacity of Dalian port is 145.162 million tons, the container handling capacity is
2.2112 million TEU.
The passenger volume of Dalian airport is 4.614 million person-time, the cargo and mail handling capacity is
118 thousand tons, and it has opened over 88 air routes, among them 17 are international routes, including
Dalian to Japan, Korea, Russia and Hong Kong.
The Dalians expressway which has linked Shenyang, Beijing, Changchun and Harbin has the mileage of 244 kilometers.
There are totally 600 million Cubic meters of water reserve in the over a dozen of reservoirs dispersed across
Biliu River and Yingna River. The daily water supply capacity is 1.3 million tons with 900 thousand tons of water
being actually utilized. With the increasing demand for the future development of the city, Dalian will divert
water from Dayang River and Yalu River.
Sufficient supply of power and gas can meet the requirements of economic development.
Commerce
The turnover of social consumption goods in 2005 is 73.2 billion Yuan, which was increased by 13.5% than that of
the past year.
By the end of 2004, the trade volume in Dalian Commodities Exchange Center has surpassed 17900 million Yuan, it
ranks the top in Asia and the second in the world, only next to Chicago, U.S.
Dalian hosts nearly 60 domestic and international exhibitions each year including the Dalian International
Garment Fair, which is one of the three largest garment fairs in China. It is also quite influential among
the world fashion circle.
Tourism
Dalian is one of Chinas top ten tourism cities, major attractions include:
The Xinghai Plaza--Backed by mountains and facing the sea, it has a total area of 1.8 million square meters.
Lushun Snake Island- a marvelous world for animals
Golden Pebble Golf Course-rated the sixth among US Golf Club Member Courses in 1999, the 7th lane is the most
challenging one and is praised as the demon lane.
Beach Road: It is a national level scenic spot with a total length of 35 kilometers. The road links through over
a dozen tourism attractions including the Charm of the Sea Square, the Bangchui Island, the Tiger Beach Park,
the Beida Bride, the Golden Sand Beach, the Bird Nest Ridge, the Fujia Villa and the Xinghai Plaza.
SunAsia Ocean World: Chinese first under-water tunnel aquarium with a length of 118 meters, it ranks the top in Asia.
Polar Ocean Animal Park: large ocean water park with various kinds of polar animals.
Documents Required for Establishing Foreign Invested Enterprises
Name Registration Form provided by the Industry and Commerce Bureau
Project Proposal (joint-ventures and cooperative enterprises)
Application for project (solely foreign owned enterprises)
Enterprise Application Form (solely foreign owned enterprises)
Contracts for lease or purchase of sites for production or offices of foreign-funded enterprises, or contracts
for land use rights. (leasing agreement and duplicate copy of the owners property certificate should also be
provided )
Feasibility study report
Contract (joint-ventures and cooperative enterprises)
Articles of Association for the company
Duplicate copies of the business licenses for both parties (duplicate copies of identity cards for investors
investing in personal names).
Credit status certificates for both parties (original copy and duplicate copy)
Appointment Letters for members of the board of directors, name list of the board of directors and duplicate
copies of the aforementioned persons ID cards.
Examining and approval comments of the administrative authorities of the industry. (special industries listed
by the Central Government).
Procedure for Establishing Foreign Invested Enterprises
Investor
Locate office site
Pre-register companys name at the Industry and Commerce Bureau
Compile feasibility study report
Projects that are encouraged or allowed in Catalogue for the Guidance of Foreign Investment Industries
and need not to be balanced by central government with a total investment volume of less than 30 million US
Dollars.(1)
Projects that are encouraged or allowed in Catalogue for the Guidance of Foreign Investment Industries
but need to be balanced by central government or projects listed as restricted ones with a total investment
volume of less than 30 million US Dollars. (2)
Projects that are encouraged or allowed in Catalogue for the Guidance of Foreign Investment Industries
and need not to be balanced by central government with a total investment volume of over 30 million US Dollars. (2)
Projects that are encouraged or allowed in Catalogue for the Guidance of Foreign Investment Industries
but need to be balanced by central government or projects listed as restricted ones with a total investment
volume of over than 30 million US Dollars.(3)
(1)Registered, examined and approved by local foreign trade and economic cooperation bureau, local business
promotion bureau or other local organizations with examination and approval rights
(2)Registered by competent municipal authorities (or submit to superior authorities), examined and approved
by Municipal Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation Bureau
(3)Registered by competent national authorities, examined and approved by The Ministry of Commerce(issuance
certificate of approval)
Receive organization code form the Municipal Technical Supervision Bureau
Issue certificate of approval by the Municipal Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation Bureau
Registration at the Municipal Industry and Commerce Bureau
Registration at the State Administration for Industry and Commerce (only for projects examined and approved
by The Ministry of Commerce)
Receive the organization code certificate at the Municipal Technical Supervision Bureau
Registration at the Foreign Exchange Administration Bureau for opening the account
Registration at the Municipal Taxation Bureau
Registration at the Customs
Development Blueprint of Building a Great Dalian
With the aim to construct a well-off society in an all-round way, CPC Dalian Committee and Dalian
Municipality have put forward the development blueprint of building a Great Dalian.
* To expand the space for urban development
The urbanized area will be enlarged to Two cities and three stars. Two cities are namely the main
city and the new city. The main city will have districts of Zhongshan, Xigang, Shahekou, Ganjingzi and
Lushun under its jurisdiction the new city will cover Jinzhou, Development Area, Golden Pebble Beach,
Double D Port, Dayao Bay Harbor Area into its administration. Three stars refer to the three satellite
cities of Zhuanghe, Wafangdian and Pulandian. In the year of 2020, the urbanized area is expected to reach
1000 Sq. meters with the urbanization rate increased to 85%.
* To enlarge the general economic volume
By the year of 2007, GDP will be doubled to that of 2000 with the per-capita GDP amounting to US $ 5000. By
2010, GDP will reach 342 billion Chinese Yuan with a per-capita GDP of US $ 7000.
* To elevate the comprehensive urban functions
Special efforts will be directed to instill an international flavor into the city. Endeavors will be taken
to ensure Dalian the important kernel status in the region of Northeast of China and Bohai-rim economic area.
* To forge a better urban environment
The urban construction work will be undertaken in a spirit of pursuing high profile and high standard. The
most business friendly and habitat-friendly urban environment will be brought into being.
