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High and New Technology Enterprise (HNTE) Certification

HNTE Certification

Offers tax preference support for qualifying high and new technology enterprises in China.

The High and New Technology Enterprise (HNTE, 高新技术企业) certification is China's primary preferential tax instrument for technology companies, administered jointly by the Torch High Technology Industry Development Center (Torch Center) under the Ministry of Science and Technology, the Ministry of Finance (MOF), and the State Taxation Administration (STA). A certified HNTE receives a preferential cor

High and new technology fields as defined by national HNTE catalogue; includes IT, biotech, advanced manufacturing, aerospace, new materials, new energy, energy-saving, and related sectors.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.10 Oct 2026
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Tax credit
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.

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Last verified: 5 Aug 2026Source: www.chinatorch.gov.cn