To fully leverage the strategic advantages of the Xiangtan Economic and Technological Development Zone (hereinafter referred to as the “Development Zone”) as a “primary industrial hub and a bridgehead for urban integration,” this document aims to encourage all sectors of society to actively provide investment promotion information through intermediary channels, pool collective wisdom and efforts to support the Development Zone’s industrial system in attracting investment, and promote high-quality economic transformation and upgrading.In accordance with the relevant provisions of the "Several Policy Measures of Hunan Province for Further Strengthening Investment Promotion Work" and the "Xiangtan Municipal Measures for Promoting Socialized Professional Investment Promotion (Trial)," and in light of the actual conditions of the Zone, these Implementation Guidelines are hereby formulated.

　　I. Eligibility for Rewards

　　1. An investment promotion intermediary refers to a key individual or entity that directly introduces investors from outside Xiangtan City to the Development Zone, is confirmed by the investor as having established contact with the lead investment promotion department, plays a substantive facilitating role in project negotiations, and ultimately leads to the signing and commencement of the project. An intermediary may be a natural person, a legal entity, or another organization, and shall be jointly determined by the investor and the lead investment promotion department.

　　2. Staff members of departments and units at all levels funded by public finances, actual controllers of project investors, industrial real estate developers conducting investment promotion in accordance with contractual agreements, and commissioned investment promotion partners are excluded from the scope of intermediaries.

　　II. Eligibility Criteria

　　1. Projects attracted through intermediaries must align with the Economic Development Zone’s industrial positioning and planning, meet national environmental protection and safety standards, and satisfy the Economic Development Zone’s project eligibility criteria.

　　2. The implementing entity of a project attracted through an intermediary must either have recently transferred its business registration and tax affiliation to the Economic Development Zone, or be a company newly registered in the Economic Development Zone with independent legal person status and independent accounting capabilities; furthermore, both the investor and the implementing entity must sign a formal investment agreement with the Economic Development Zone.

　　3. Real estate, infrastructure, engineering, and PPP projects, as well as projects involving direct fiscal investment, equity transfers, and capital increases for existing enterprises within the Zone, shall be subject to separate negotiation.

　　III. Incentive Standards

　　1. Fixed Asset Investment Achievement Incentives. For projects in priority industries, if the cumulative fixed asset investment reaches 50 million yuan (30 million yuan for lease-based projects), 100 million yuan, 300 million yuan, or 500 million yuan (inclusive) within three years from the date of contract signing, one-time incentives of 50,000 yuan, 100,000 yuan, 200,000 yuan, and 300,000 yuan will be awarded, respectively.

　　2. Tax Contribution Incentives. For investment projects introduced, upon fulfilling the contractual tax obligations within three years from the date of contract signing, a one-time incentive of 30,000 yuan, 50,000 yuan,100,000 yuan, 200,000 yuan, 300,000 yuan, or 500,000 yuan, respectively. Projects receiving this reward may also be eligible for rewards under other provisions if they meet the relevant criteria.

　　3. Foreign Investment Target Achievement Incentive. For newly registered foreign-invested enterprises, if the value of fixed assets from foreign direct investment reaches $10 million, $20 million, or $30 million (inclusive) or more in any single year within three years, a one-time incentive of 50,000 yuan, 100,000 yuan, or 200,000 yuan will be awarded, respectively. Projects receiving this incentive may also qualify for incentives under other provisions if they meet the relevant criteria.

　　4. Foreign Trade Target Achievement Incentive. For newly registered foreign trade entities, if the export trade volume reaches $20 million, $50 million, or $100 million (inclusive) or more in any single year within three years, they will be awarded 50,000 yuan, 100,000 yuan, or 200,000 yuan, respectively. Projects receiving this incentive may also receive incentives under other provisions if they meet the relevant criteria.

　　5. Cross-Border E-Commerce Target Achievement Incentives. For newly introduced cross-border e-commerce enterprises, a one-time incentive of 50,000 yuan, 100,000 yuan, or 200,000 yuan will be awarded if cross-border e-commerce trade volume reaches 20 million USD, 50 million USD, or 100 million USD (inclusive) or more in any single year within three years. Projects receiving this incentive may also receive incentives under other provisions if they meet the relevant criteria.

　　6. Cumulative Incentives for the “Three Categories of Top 500” Enterprises. Projects involving investments by “Three Categories of Top 500” enterprises or their subsidiaries (where the holding ratio is 50% or higher and the ownership structure does not exceed two levels, including equity participation) shall, in addition to the policies mentioned above, receive an additional cumulative incentive of 100,000 yuan per project.

　　7. Other Incentive Standards. Within three years from the date of contract signing, if the same enterprise (project) repeatedly reaches the maximum incentive threshold for the same category of incentives, a “top-up bonus” may be provided to reach the maximum incentive amount. For newly introduced landmark projects that have a significant impact on the economic and social development of the Xiangtan Economic and Technological Development Zone, a “case-by-case” approach may be adopted, with specific decisions made by the Party Working Committee and the Administrative Committee of the Development Zone.

　　IV. Reward Procedures

　　1. Confirmation of Intermediaries. Within 10 working days of the introduced enterprise completing its industrial and commercial tax registration, the intermediary must file a report with the Economic Development Zone’s investment promotion department and complete the “Investment Promotion Intermediary Information Confirmation Form” (see Attachment 3).In principle, only one intermediary will be recognized per project. If there are multiple intermediaries, they must designate a single applicant. The designated applicant shall submit a written statement regarding the distribution of the reward, signed (or stamped) by all parties. If disputes arise among intermediaries, they must resolve the matter internally before applying for the reward.

　　2. Application. Intermediaries meeting the eligibility criteria for the reward shall complete the “Investment Promotion Intermediary Reward Application Form” (see Attachments 4–5) in January and July of each year, prepare the required materials (see Attachment 2), and submit them to the Economic Development Zone’s investment promotion department.

　　3. Review. The Economic Development Zone’s lead investment promotion department shall organize the District Industrial Development Bureau/Enterprise (Project) Service Center, Finance, Taxation, and other relevant departments to conduct a preliminary review of the intermediary’s reward application materials and provide preliminary review opinions. Following deliberation and notification by the Investment Promotion Leading Group, the materials shall be submitted to the Economic Development Zone Party Working Committee meeting for final approval. The review results shall be publicly announced on the Economic Development Zone’s official website (WeChat Official Account: “Wei Jiuhua”) for a period of 7 days.

　　4. Disbursement. Upon the expiration of the 7-day public notice period without objection, the investment promotion intermediary rewards shall be uniformly disbursed by the District Finance Department. Funds shall be transferred to the intermediary’s designated bank account in accordance with the reward disbursement procedures, and the intermediary shall pay taxes on the bonus income in accordance with the law.

　　V. Organization and Implementation

　　1. The Xiangtan Economic Development Zone Management Committee is the entity responsible for intermediary rewards. The lead investment promotion department is responsible for organizing and implementing the intermediary reward policy. The District Industry Development Bureau/Enterprise (Project) Service Center, Finance Bureau, Tax Bureau, and other relevant departments shall cooperate with the lead investment promotion department in the review process in accordance with their respective responsibilities. The District Discipline Inspection and Supervision Authority shall oversee the implementation of this policy.

　　2. A special fund for investment promotion intermediary incentives shall be established. This special fund shall be included in the Economic Development Zone’s annual budget and shall be primarily used to reward investment promotion intermediaries, with costs borne by the Economic Development Zone’s finance department. The management and use of the special fund shall adhere to the principles of openness and transparency, prioritization of key areas, dedicated use of funds, and emphasis on effectiveness.

　　3. The reward process for investment promotion intermediaries shall follow a procedure of open application, joint review (joint verification), collective decision-making, and public announcement of results to ensure fairness and impartiality.

　　4. For any violations of these guidelines involving the fraudulent acquisition of rewards, the relevant departments shall recover the funds and hold the responsible units and individuals accountable; in cases of serious circumstances or suspected criminal activity, the matter shall be referred to judicial authorities for the pursuit of criminal liability in accordance with the law.

　　5. These guidelines shall take effect on the date of issuance.