Shanghai’s Action Plan for Implementation of Major National Measures to Further Expand Opening-up and Accelerate the Establishment of a New System of Open Economy-(XVIII-XX)

1. Implement “One Network for All” for approving service items. Establish the main portal of “One Network for All” for Shanghai’s government affairs and push forward one network acceptance and one-time completion of all online and offline services. 2. Deepen the reform of “license separation… 

Further simplify the entry and residence processes for foreigners starting businesses in Shanghai.

Foreigners who have a work permit to work in Shanghai may, upon entry into China, directly apply for a work-related residence permit with an effective period of up to one year on the strength of their work permit; such persons may also apply for a “Z” visa (work visa) to the visa authority upon …