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on april 16, zhuhai hengqin new district administration for industry and commerce formally issued the first hong kong and macao construction company’s business license to enter the mainland. china state construction engineering (macau) co., ltd., a subsidiary of china shipping group, became the the first construction enterprise that has obtained the qualification to operate in the mainland through the filing system, and at the same time obtains a social unified credit code, can carry out related business activities in hengqin, including opening bank accounts, trading production materials, and paying taxes.
hengqin new district issued the first hong kong and macao construction enterprise to enter the mainland business license
past applicationscomplex
zhuhai promulgated and implemented the "qualifications and qualifications of hong kong and macao construction and related engineering consulting enterprises in the hengqin new area of zhuhai special economic zone" in december last year through local legislation. the regulations on the recognition of professional practice qualifications stipulate that hong kong and macao construction enterprises and professionals can practise in hengqin after filing. this time china state construction engineering (macau) co., ltd. was awarded the first hong kong and macao enterprise in the construction field to enter the mainland. the first hong kong and macau construction company to enter hengqin through the filing system after the implementation of the accreditation requirements. the hong kong and macau construction service industry that entered the mainland before mainly adopted the access method under the cepa framework, that is, hong kong and macau construction companies and professionals must pass mutual recognition of qualifications or apply for mainland qualifications before they can practice in the mainland. not only is the threshold high, but the application procedures are also high. quite complicated.
hengqin’s first pilot project
the hengqin new area administration for industry and commerce stated that the "outline development plan for the guangdong-hong kong-macao greater bay area" clearly stated that "the scope of mutual recognition of professional qualifications between the mainland and hong kong and macao should be expanded. "promoting cross-border practice for mainland, hong kong and macao personnel", "establishing pilot zones for entrepreneurship and employment in hong kong and macao in qianhai, guangzhou, nansha, zhuhai, and hengqin, zhuhai. the pilot program allows enterprises and professionals who have obtained relevant qualifications from hong kong and macao, such as construction and related engineering consulting, to be the mainland market entities provide services directly", zhuhai has given full play to the role of the special economic zone with legislative power, and legalized the above-mentioned requirements of the greater bay area planning outline through local legislation. this is the first time in the country, allowing hong kong and macao construction companies to be filed. realize the qualification to legally engage in relevant business activities in hengqin.
china state construction engineering (macau) co., ltd. is a large-scale investment and construction enterprise in macau. the hong kong-macao greater bay area market, as early as the beginning of the promulgation and implementation of the above-mentioned zhuhai accreditation regulations, has taken the lead in applying for the "macao construction enterprise recording approval" issued by the hengqin new area construction and environmental protection bureau.