In 2026, Hangzhou entrepreneurship policy ushered in a new round of adjustment. How to deal with the new company law "5 years paid"? What are the exclusive dividends for the three core regions of Binjiang, Yuhang and Xiaoshan? Small and micro enterprises can enjoy how much tax benefits? This article for you to dismantle one by one.

Hangzhou, the city of digital economy, is embracing entrepreneurs with a more open attitude. 2026, with the full implementation of the new company law and the deepening of Hangzhou districts' industrial policies, the logic of registering a company is changing - it's no longer about simply "getting a license". The logic of company registration is changing - it is no longer a simple matter of "getting a license", but how to combine regional dividends, compliance planning, so that the company can win at the starting line.

Today, we systematically sort out the core points for you to register a company in Hangzhou in 2026 from the three dimensions of policy, region and tax.

I. New national policy: what is the understanding of the new company law "5 years paid-in"?

The new Companies Act, which was implemented on July 1, 2024, made significant changes to the registered capital system, and this is the first test that entrepreneurs in 2026 will have to face.

Core provisions: The registered capital contributed by the shareholders of a limited liability company must, on the date of incorporation of the companyWithin 5 yearsFully paid. For corporations incorporated before July 1, 2024, the granting of a3-year transition period, with contributions due by 2032 at the latest.

What does that mean?

Many entrepreneurs in the past used to write the registered capital high, think "anyway, do not have to pay". But under the new rules, registered capital is no longer a "numbers game" - you write 10 million, it means that within five years to have 10 million real money into the company's account (or to comply with the physical, intellectual property rights, equity, debt and other non-monetary assets).

Response to recommendations::

• assess one's capabilities and act accordingly (idiom); to act within one's competence: Start-ups are advised to fill in 100,000-1,000,000 RMB to meet business needs without causing pressure on paid-in contributions.
• non-monetary contributionIf you have intellectual property rights such as patents and softwares, they can be appraised as paid-in capital, but you need to pay attention to the appraisal compliance.
• Procedures for capital reduction: If the registered capital of the stock company is too high and cannot be paid in, it can be reduced through the capital reduction procedure, but the capital reduction needs to be announced for 45 days and the process is long, so it is recommended to plan as early as possible.

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Second, the regional dividend: Binjiang, Yuhang, Xiaoshan, where is the most suitable for you?

Hangzhou districts have distinct industrial positioning, the choice of registered address is directly related to the subsequent ability to enjoy policy support. The following is a comparison of the three core areas:

1. Binjiang District (Hangzhou Hi-Tech Zone) - the "national team" of science and technology enterprises

Binjiang is the highland of science and technology innovation in Hangzhou and even the whole country, gathering giants such as Ali, NetEase, Hikvision, etc., and is also synonymous with "International Bin".

Focused support: Digital economy, artificial intelligence, integrated circuits, cybersecurity, life and health.
Core Dividend::

• Rent subsidy: Newly-introduced science and technology-based enterprises are eligible for a rent subsidy of up to $1 million per year for a maximum of three years (subject to a certain level of revenue or R&D investment).
• Research and development grants: Enterprises can enjoy a subsidy of up to 15% for R&D investment, with a maximum of $5 million per year for a single enterprise.
• Talent Policy: A green channel for talent identification, with home purchase subsidies and rental subsidies for talents in category E and above.
• "Project 5050.": Selected entrepreneurial projects of overseas high-level talents are eligible for project funding of up to RMB 10 million.

Suitable for companies: Technology-based companies with core technologies and large R&D investments, especially in cutting-edge areas such as artificial intelligence, information security, and healthcare.

2. Yuhang District (Future Science and Technology City) - Digital Economy and Live E-commerce Highland

Yuhang is the first district of Hangzhou's GDP, sitting on star boards such as Future Science and Technology City, Dream Town and Artificial Intelligence Town, and is also a gathering place for live broadcasting e-commerce and MCN organizations.

Focused support: digital economy, artificial intelligence, blockchain, live e-commerce, biomedicine, quantum technology.
Core Dividend::

• Dream Town Policy: Startups residing in the Dream Town can enjoy rent subsidies of up to 50,000 yuan per year for up to three years, as well as property and energy consumption subsidies.
• Artificial Intelligence Town Policy: Tenant companies can enjoy rent subsidies of up to 3 years and up to 3 million RMB per year, as well as R&D cost subsidies and cloud service subsidies.
• Live e-commerce special: Yuhang has special support for head MCN organizations and live e-commerce platforms, with up to ten million dollars in rewards (e.g., being stationed in China (Hangzhou) Live E-commerce Industrial Park).
• Talent Policy: Talents in provincial characteristic towns can enjoy housing security, children's schooling and other facilities.

Suitable for companies: e-commerce, live streaming, MCN, cultural and creative, artificial intelligence application enterprises.

3. Xiaoshan District -- Manufacturing and Airside Economy in Tandem

Xiaoshan is a traditional industrial powerhouse in Hangzhou, and is accelerating its transformation to "intelligent manufacturing + airside economy", with platforms such as Xiaoshan Economic and Technological Development Zone and Hangzhou Airside Economic Demonstration Zone.

Focused support: High-end equipment manufacturing, biomedicine, new materials, aviation logistics, cross-border e-commerce.
Core Dividend::

• Intelligent Manufacturing Special: Funding up to 20% for factory IoT, digital workshop and smart factory projects.
• Policy on the airside economy: Aviation logistics and cross-border e-commerce enterprises stationed in Hangzhou LinKong Economic Demonstration Zone are eligible for warehousing subsidies and route subsidies.
• "5213" program: Introducing overseas high-level talents' entrepreneurial projects and giving them project support of up to 5 million RMB.
• Specialized University Student Entrepreneurship Program: Xiaoshan has additional matching grants for college student entrepreneurship programs.

Suitable for companies: Manufacturing, biomedical, cross-border e-commerce, logistics companies.

Third, tax incentives: small and micro enterprises and high-tech enterprises how to save tax?

Regardless of the district in which they are registered, eligible businesses can take advantage of national-level universal tax benefits.

1. Inclusive policies for micro and small enterprises

It is necessary to meet the following requirements: the number of employees does not exceed 300, the total assets does not exceed 50 million yuan, and the annual taxable income does not exceed 3 million yuan.

• corporate income tax: Effective tax liability for the portion of annual taxable income not exceeding $3 millionAs low as 5%(Standard rate is 25%).
• value-added tax (VAT): Small-scale taxpayers with monthly sales of up to 100,000 yuan (up to 300,000 yuan per quarter) are exempt from VAT. The excess is levied at 1%.
• "Six taxes and two fees" reduced by half: Includes resource tax, property tax, urban land use tax, stamp duty (excluding stamp duty on securities transactions), urban construction tax, education surcharge and local education surcharge, which are levied at a 50% reduction.

2. Preference for high-tech enterprises

Recognized national high-tech enterprises are eligible:

• corporate income tax: minus15%levy (10 percentage points lower than the norm).
• Deduction of R&D expensesIf the actual R&D expenses incurred do not result in the formation of intangible assets, the actual amount incurred shall be deducted in accordance with the regulations on the basis of the actual amount incurred, and then the actual amount incurred shall be deducted from the actual amount incurred.100%Add the deduction before tax; if the formation of intangible assets, according to the intangible asset cost of the200%Amortized on a pre-tax basis.
• Hangzhou Municipal Awards: Newly recognized high enterprises, Hangzhou and districts give one-time incentives ranging from 200,000 to 600,000 yuan.

IV. 2026 Registration Practical Advice

1. How to fill in the registered capital?
Combined with the 5-year paid-in requirement and industry practice, it is recommended:

• General trade, consulting: $100,000 - $500,000
• Technology, e-commerce: $500,000 - $1,000,000
• Industries that need to participate in bidding and have a threshold for registered capital: according to the actual requirements, but need to ensure that it can be paid up within 5 years.

2. How is the address chosen?
If no physical office space is availablePark Affiliate Address, with costs ranging from $1,500-$3,000 per year. Note to self:

• Confirmation of address filed by the market supervision department, can cooperate with the industrial and commercial tax verification
• Ask whether to provide documents such as lease contracts and property rights certificates (may be required for account opening and tax registration)
• Some parks can be stacked with tax rebate policies and can be prioritized

3. What is the scope of business?
Refer to the "Business Scope Standardized Expression Query System" (available in WeChat applet), or refer to the peers registered in the recent year. Core principles:

• be in the front of the main body of business: The first item should be linked to the main business, affecting the approval of taxes
• reserve space: Write appropriately broad, but not too far beyond the actual business
• Special projects: Involving food, medical devices, education and training, etc., a license is required first

Enterprise Caiying is deeply committed to the Hangzhou enterprise service field, familiar with the policy differences between Binjiang, Yuhang, Xiaoshan and other districts, and can provide you with one-stop services ranging from company registration, park site selection, policy declaration to subsequent fiscal and tax compliance. If you have any questions about the 2026 Hangzhou entrepreneurship policy, or want to get an exclusive registration program, please feel free to contact us.

If you need professional Hangzhou company registration services, including regional policy interpretation, park address dependency, the whole process on behalf of the agency, agent bookkeeping, etc., welcome to add customer service WeChat: qcygscszk, or call the cell phone: 18676749275. our local consultants will be for you to one-on-one answer, to help you accurately landing, less detour.