Offshore trade, a model where goods move directly between overseas countries while contracts and payments are managed domestically, offers businesses a streamlined way to operate internationally.
The Xiamen Free Trade Zone provides a supportive environment for this activity, highlighted by a notable fiscal benefit — a stamp duty exemption on related contracts for zone-registered companies.
This policy significantly lowers operational costs. Since August 2018, Xiamen has processed new-type offshore trade transactions worth approximately $91.24 billion, with offshore merchanting transactions constituting 97.82 percent of the total.
Looking ahead, the Xiamen FTZ will remain committed to refining its offshore trade ecosystem. By aligning with high-standard international rules and leveraging its pilot reform status, the zone aims to offer enhanced financial policy support and develop a more robust risk management framework, facilitating secure and efficient global trade operations.