Hainanet.com — Your Guide to Business Relocation in Hainan
Step-by-step instructions for business and family: company setup, taxes, housing, visas
The Story of Hainanet
From personal experience to a global platform.
Hainanet was born out of real practice in relocating businesses and families across different countries. Several companies united by the idea of international business went through relocation to Europe, Asia, and the Americas. We faced dozens of challenges: business registration, housing search, visas, adaptation, schools, taxes, and cultural barriers.
This experience showed us that relocation is more than just paperwork. It’s about strategy, family, community, and the future.
That’s how Hainanet.com was created — a platform where entrepreneurs and families get ready-made solutions for moving to Hainan, China, and the world.
Today, we support businesses in both directions:
🚀 To China — to enter the world’s largest market.
🌍 From China to the world (Hainanet Global) — to expand into Europe, the US, and beyond.
Hainanet was born out of real practice in relocating businesses and families across different countries. Several companies united by the idea of international business went through relocation to Europe, Asia, and the Americas. We faced dozens of challenges: business registration, housing search, visas, adaptation, schools, taxes, and cultural barriers.
This experience showed us that relocation is more than just paperwork. It’s about strategy, family, community, and the future.
That’s how Hainanet.com was created — a platform where entrepreneurs and families get ready-made solutions for moving to Hainan, China, and the world.
Today, we support businesses in both directions:
🚀 To China — to enter the world’s largest market.
🌍 From China to the world (Hainanet Global) — to expand into Europe, the US, and beyond.
Hainanet Global — Your Bridge to Europe and the USA
We support businesses and families from China in international relocation: France, Italy, Spain, the USA, and other countries.
At Hainanet, we understand that global business is not limited to one country. Hainanet Global was created for entrepreneurs and families who want to grow on an international scale.
Key destinations:
We assist with:
📑 Legal support and visas
🏢 Business registration and bank accounts
🏠 Housing and real estate
🎓 Education
🌍 Adaptation and integration
Discover Hainanet Global At Hainanet, we understand that global business is not limited to one country. Hainanet Global was created for entrepreneurs and families who want to grow on an international scale.
Key destinations:
- France — startup visas, investments, education
- Italy — business visas, Golden Visa
- Spain — real estate, startups, Golden Visa
- USA — business visas (L-1, E-2), startups, children’s education
- Other countries — across Europe and North America
We assist with:
📑 Legal support and visas
🏢 Business registration and bank accounts
🏠 Housing and real estate
🎓 Education
🌍 Adaptation and integration
Our Competencies
Hainanet.com is an expert in IT and digital promotion. We help companies enter the Chinese market through online platforms, e-commerce stores, educational products, and marketplaces. Our team works with the Chinese internet, including issues of censorship, ICP licenses, and local hosting.
Core areas of expertise
IT and online platforms
Development and promotion of websites, e-commerce, and B2B platforms
Educational products
Launch and promotion of EdTech services in China
E-commerce and marketplaces
Promotion on Chinese platforms, including Taobao, JD, and Tmall
Censorship and ICP licenses
Official access and compliance with the Chinese internet
Promotion in China
Marketing on WeChat, Douyin, Baidu, and Weibo
Investment and Business development
We help entrepreneurs find partners, attract investors, and launch joint projects in China and abroad
About Hainan
Why is Hainan called the “New Hong Kong”?
On the Hainanet.com platform, we’ve prepared an overview of why Hainan is often compared to Hong Kong.
With the launch of the Free Trade Port policy and tax reductions, the island has been rapidly developing as an international hub. Here, entrepreneurs benefit from simplified company registration, tax incentives, and support for foreign investments.
Unlike Hong Kong, Hainan focuses not only on finance and trade but also on green technologies, biomedicine, and tourism. This creates a sustainable growth model and opens new opportunities for businesses seeking to enter the Chinese market and operate in a global environment.
With the launch of the Free Trade Port policy and tax reductions, the island has been rapidly developing as an international hub. Here, entrepreneurs benefit from simplified company registration, tax incentives, and support for foreign investments.
Unlike Hong Kong, Hainan focuses not only on finance and trade but also on green technologies, biomedicine, and tourism. This creates a sustainable growth model and opens new opportunities for businesses seeking to enter the Chinese market and operate in a global environment.
How Hainan’s Free Trade Zone Works
The Hainan Free Trade Zone (FTZ) is a unique Chinese initiative designed to create favorable conditions for international business. Investors gain access to reduced tax rates, simplified customs procedures, and duty-free benefits.
The FTZ is divided into several key areas:
Each zone has its own specialization, allowing entrepreneurs to choose the most suitable direction for their business.
The FTZ is divided into several key areas:
- Haikou — finance and technology
- Sanya — tourism and creative industries
- Boao — medicine and conferences
- Yangpu — logistics and industry
Each zone has its own specialization, allowing entrepreneurs to choose the most suitable direction for their business.
10 Facts About Life in Hainan
- Over 300 sunny days a year.
- A well-developed Duty-Free system.
- Lower cost of living compared to Hong Kong and Shanghai.
- A popular destination among expats.
- International schools offering IB programs and bilingual courses.
- Modern world-class medical centers.
- Development of green energy.
- Access to international business through the Free Trade Port.
- Cultural diversity: a mix of Chinese traditions and international lifestyle.
- Government support for small and medium-sized businesses.
Business
Priority Industries for Investment After December 2025
Starting from December 2025, Hainan introduces tax incentives for 10 priority industries:
IT, Green energy, Biomedicine, Tourism, Logistics, Finance, Marine industry, Education & R&D, Creative industries, Agro-industry.
For companies operating in these sectors, the tax rate is reduced to 10–15%.
IT, Green energy, Biomedicine, Tourism, Logistics, Finance, Marine industry, Education & R&D, Creative industries, Agro-industry.
For companies operating in these sectors, the tax rate is reduced to 10–15%.
Bank Accounts and Finance for Foreigners
Foreign entrepreneurs can open a bank account in Haikou or Sanya within 3–5 days. Required documents: passport, business license, and company seal.
Banks offer multi-currency accounts and English-language support.
Hainanet recommends working with:
Banks offer multi-currency accounts and English-language support.
Hainanet recommends working with:
- ICBC
- Bank of China
- China Merchants Bank
Duty Free business
Duty Free in Hainan — One of the Key Economic Drivers.
Companies operating in retail can import goods duty-free. This is especially relevant for the following segments: cosmetics, electronics, and fashion.
Our platform helps businesses enter the Duty Free sector and connect with partners.
Companies operating in retail can import goods duty-free. This is especially relevant for the following segments: cosmetics, electronics, and fashion.
Our platform helps businesses enter the Duty Free sector and connect with partners.
Top 5 Mistakes When Setting Up a Company
- Choosing the wrong company structure.
- Lacking a local partner for restricted industries.
- Underestimating the timeline for obtaining licenses.
- Errors in tax reporting.
- No business adaptation strategy.
Step-by-Step Company Registration in Hainan
Our platform Hainanet helps entrepreneurs go through all the stages without bureaucratic hurdles.
Choosing the company type
(WFOE, JV, Representative Office)
Reserving the company name
Preparing the Articles of Association and statutory documents
Submitting documents to the Administration for Market Regulation (AMR)
Obtaining a business license
Opening a bank account
Registering with the tax authorities
Obtaining industry-specific licenses (if required)
Partnership
How to Become a Partner of Hainanet.com
We are open to partnerships with law firms, educational centers, medical institutions, real estate developers, and HR agencies.
Possible formats: information partnership, joint projects, client exchange, and investments.
Through Hainanet, your services will become accessible to a wide audience of international entrepreneurs.
Possible formats: information partnership, joint projects, client exchange, and investments.
Through Hainanet, your services will become accessible to a wide audience of international entrepreneurs.
Success Stories of Collaboration
On the Hainanet.com platform, we build partnerships that bring real value to businesses and families.
Examples include cooperation with international schools in Sanya, partnerships with medical centers for expats, and the launch and promotion of an international perfume platform that entered the global market.
These projects demonstrate that Hainanet is a hub for practical solutions and large-scale initiatives.
Examples include cooperation with international schools in Sanya, partnerships with medical centers for expats, and the launch and promotion of an international perfume platform that entered the global market.
These projects demonstrate that Hainanet is a hub for practical solutions and large-scale initiatives.
Hainan Real Estate Market
The real estate market in Hainan is actively developing. Foreigners can rent or purchase housing for both business and family needs. Rental prices are lower than in Hong Kong, while business-class housing by the sea is available.
Hainanet helps select reliable developers and real estate agents.
Hainanet helps select reliable developers and real estate agents.
Relocation
Business
Entrepreneur Relocation
Relocating to Hainan is a complex process. Our platform helps with company registration, visa applications, housing and school selection, as well as adaptation to life on the island.
We work with entrepreneurs and their families, offering turnkey solutions tailored to their needs.
We work with entrepreneurs and their families, offering turnkey solutions tailored to their needs.
Family
How to Apply for Family Visas
Entrepreneurs are eligible for work visas (Z), while family members can apply for S1/S2 visas.
Processing time: 25–35 days
Cost: from USD 50 to 200
Hainanet assists with document preparation, invitation letters, and registration.
Processing time: 25–35 days
Cost: from USD 50 to 200
Hainanet assists with document preparation, invitation letters, and registration.
Family
Where to Live in Hainan
The best areas to live are:
We provide verified agents and curated recommendations of neighborhoods.
- Sanya — tourism, comfort, seaside lifestyle
- Haikou — administrative center, schools, universities
We provide verified agents and curated recommendations of neighborhoods.
Family
Healthcare System
Hainan is home to international clinics and hospitals, including Boao Super Hospital and United Family International Clinic. Services are available in English.
Hainanet recommends medical centers trusted by expats.
Hainanet recommends medical centers trusted by expats.
Family
Education for Children
Hainan offers several international schools, including Hainan International School, Maple Leaf International School, and Sanya Foreign Language School.
We assist in selecting the right school and handling the enrollment documents.
We assist in selecting the right school and handling the enrollment documents.
Adapting
Adapting to Life in Hainan
Adapting to life in Hainan includes learning the language, exploring the culture, and finding a business community.
The Hainanet platform organizes entrepreneur meetups, helps establish networking, and provides support throughout the integration process.
The Hainanet platform organizes entrepreneur meetups, helps establish networking, and provides support throughout the integration process.
Start Your Relocation to Hainan Today
With us, you’ll get a full package of solutions: from business setup and relocation to Hainan to entering the entire Chinese market.
