Qualification prerequisites

1. The applicant company has passed the national high-tech enterprise certification, and the "National High-tech Enterprise Certificate" is valid (valid for 3 years); 2. The company has been included in the national high-tech enterprise directory, which can be verified on the " High-tech Enterprise Certification Management Website " ; 3. The qualification must not be expired or forged, and the application cannot be submitted during the review period.

Certificates must be renewed before they expire, otherwise they will be rejected. Case study: A foreign-invested high-tech enterprise in Shenzhen had its application rejected because its certificate had expired and it had not renewed it, delaying its license issuance by 2 months.

National High-tech Enterprise Support Regulations and Guangdong Provincial Public Security Department's New 2026 Regulations on Dual-Regional Vehicle License Plates

Main premise

1. Limited to foreign-invested high-tech enterprises (domestic high-tech enterprises apply as ordinary investment enterprises and must meet the tax threshold); 2. Foreign-invested background: industrial enterprises invested and established in Guangdong by Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan or foreign companies, holding the "Receipt for Establishment (Change) of Foreign-Invested Enterprises" or relevant approval certificates; 3. Foreign shareholding ratio ≥ 60% ( new regulations in 2026 , previously 51% ).

If foreign ownership is insufficient, equity adjustments (such as foreign capital increase) must be made first, and the business registration change must be completed before applying. Domestic high-tech enterprises can introduce Hong Kong and Macao investors (holding ≥60% of shares ) to change the subject. A domestic technology company obtained a Shenzhen Bay Port license plate in 3 months using this model.

Guangdong Provincial Public Security Department Traffic Management Bureau 2026 Policy and Relevant Regulations on the Integration and Development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area

Enterprise conditions

1. Meet the above core prerequisites (qualifications + main entity); 2. Be in normal operating status, with no record of violations or irregularities, and not listed in the list of abnormal business operations; 3. Limited to industrial enterprises only; pure trade and consulting foreign-invested high-tech enterprises are not eligible to apply; 4. Each enterprise can only apply for one dual-license plate (no additional plates will be issued); 5. Enterprises that already possess license plates from other ports can apply for an additional license plate for the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge port.

You need to provide tax payment certificates for the past 6 months (this is not a tax threshold, but only to prove that the business is operating normally); avoid submitting false business materials, otherwise you will be blacklisted and will not be able to apply again for 3 years.

Foreign-invested high-tech enterprises must also provide proof of the actual amount of foreign investment to ensure the authenticity and validity of the investment.

Vehicle conditions

1. Type: Small passenger vehicle (length < 6 meters, passenger capacity ≤ 8 people, including driver); 2. Attribute: Guangdong Z plate (Hong Kong and Macao entering the Mainland) is for right-hand drive vehicles registered in Hong Kong and Macao, and FV plate (Mainland China entering Hong Kong and Macao) is for left-hand drive vehicles registered in the Mainland; 3. Purpose: Limited to corporate business activities only, private use and operation are strictly prohibited; 4. Inspection exemption policy: Non-commercial passenger cars with 9 seats (inclusive) or less registered in Hong Kong and Macao for the first time within 6 years are exempt from on-line inspection when applying.

The vehicle registration name must be consistent with the company name. If they are inconsistent, proof of affiliation (parent company, shareholder / director relationship, notarized) must be provided. Avoid using second-hand vehicles that exceed the standards, and proof that the vehicle has not been involved in any major accidents must be provided.

The vehicle must be covered by mainland China's compulsory motor vehicle traffic accident liability insurance, ensuring that the insurance coverage period extends beyond the application period.

Driver qualifications

1. Guangdong Z license plate: Hong Kong and Macao residents holding a valid Home Return Permit, Hong Kong and Macao ID card , and a Guangdong-Hong Kong / Guangdong-Macao dual driver's license; 2. FV license plate: Mainland residents holding a valid ID card, Mainland driver's license, Guangdong-Hong Kong dual driver's license, and business visa; 3. General requirements: No major traffic accidents or drunk driving records, and a legal employment relationship with the applicant company; 4. The main driver can register multiple vehicles with dual license plates (no limit on the number).

The employment contract must be valid for at least one year to avoid short-term affiliation; the driver must be present to cooperate with fingerprint collection and cannot entrust someone else to do it on their behalf.

If the shareholders of the business are unable to attend the event, they must submit a notarized power of attorney issued by a Hong Kong or Macao law firm recognized by the Ministry of Justice.

Port conditions

You can choose one of four ports of entry: Shenzhen Bay, Liantang, Shatoujiao, or Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge. You can apply for a separate license plate for the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge port, but you cannot apply for license plates for other ports. Once a port of entry is selected, it cannot be changed.

Shenzhen Bay Port offers the highest customs clearance efficiency (suitable for companies in Shenzhen and Dongguan), while the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge Port has no traffic restrictions (suitable for companies in Zhuhai and Zhongshan). Choosing the right port based on your company's cross-border route can help avoid increasing costs.

The Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge Port is the only optional port for high-tech enterprises applying for additional access. Once selected, the vehicle and driver registration cannot be changed within 3 years.

Step 1: Preliminary Preparations

1. Review relevant documents for the company, vehicles, and drivers (verify the consistency between originals and scanned copies); 2. Verify the validity period of the high-tech enterprise certificate, the proportion of foreign ownership, and the compliance of the vehicles; 3. Determine the port of entry and prepare the port selection confirmation letter.

1-2 weeks

Pay close attention to verifying foreign investment certificates and vehicle registration documents to avoid missing materials; contact vehicle inspection agencies one week in advance to reserve inspection slots.

For internal organization, companies can commission professional agencies to assist in reviewing materials.

Step 2: Online Application

1. Register and complete real-name authentication on the " Guangdong Provincial Public Security Department Traffic Management Bureau Government Service Website Online Service Hall " ; 2. Select " Application for Dual-Region License Plates " and check " Special Channel for High-tech Enterprises " ; 3. Fill in the information, upload scanned copies of the materials, and submit for preliminary review.

1-3 business days

Scanned copies of materials must be clear and complete (with the company seal affixed), avoiding blurriness or omissions of the seal; the information filled in must be consistent with the materials and must be accurate.

Guangdong Provincial Public Security Department Traffic Management Bureau Government Service Website

Step 3: On-site verification

1. After receiving the SMS message indicating that the preliminary review has passed, bring all original documents and photocopies; 2. Submit the documents and confirm the information at the Guangdong Provincial Public Security Department Traffic Management Bureau's certificate processing hall; 3. Receive the acceptance receipt (you can choose to have it mailed to you).

1-5 business days

The driver must be present (to cooperate with identity verification); the original and the photocopy must correspond one by one to facilitate the staff's verification.

Guangdong Provincial Public Security Department Traffic Management Bureau Certificate Issuance Hall

Step 4: Vehicle Inspection

1. Take the acceptance receipt to the China Inspection Company Limited Vehicle Inspection Center for inspection; 2. Non-commercial passenger cars from Hong Kong and Macau within 6 years of registration can submit an application for exemption from inspection without needing to go online; 3. Purchase mainland compulsory traffic accident liability insurance and obtain the vehicle inspection report / exemption certificate.

3-7 business days

When inspecting a vehicle, you must bring the vehicle registration file and driver's license, and avoid vehicle modifications (modified vehicles must be restored to their original factory condition in advance); compulsory traffic accident liability insurance must cover at least 1 year.

China Inspection Co., Ltd. Automotive Inspection Center

Step 5: Obtain the approval documents and certificates

1. After the vehicle inspection is passed, pay the license plate and certificate processing fee; 2. With the receipt, collect the "Approval Notice for Motor Vehicle Travel and Driving by Drivers between Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao" (approval card) and the motor vehicle registration certificate.

2-3 business days

Keep the approval card safe (it will be needed for subsequent filing and extension); verify the document information to ensure it matches the application information.

Guangdong Provincial Public Security Department Traffic Management Bureau Certificate Issuance Hall (or by mail)

Step 6: Subsequent Filing (Activation of Access)

1. Apply for a Closed Road Permit (restricted area permit) from the Hong Kong Transport Department using the permit card; 2. Register at Shenzhen Huanggang Customs and Shenzhen Border Inspection Station (photograph and fingerprinting); 3. Obtain and affix the mainland vehicle license plate.

1-2 weeks

Registration must be completed within the validity period of the permit (re-application is required if expired); after border inspection registration, drivers can receive a customs clearance identification tag to improve customs clearance efficiency.

Hong Kong Transport Department, Shenzhen Huanggang Customs, Shenzhen Border Inspection Station

Company-related materials

National High-tech Enterprise Certificate

The original and a copy (stamped with the company seal) are valid and can be verified on the High-tech Enterprise Certification Website.

Proof of acceptance for review is required during the review process; otherwise, the application will not be accepted.

Business license copy

Original and photocopies (stamped with the company seal), the company is operating normally, and its business scope includes industrial-related content.

Pure trading and consulting companies need to provide supporting documentation for their actual business operations.

Foreign investment certificate

Original and copy of the "Receipt for Establishment (Change) of Foreign-Invested Enterprise" or relevant approval certificate, with foreign shareholding ≥ 60% .

If the application is made after a change in equity ownership, a notice of equity change and a business registration change record are required.

Investor Registration File

1. Hong Kong Company: Business Registration Certificate and Certificate of Incorporation; 2. Macau Company: Business Registration Certificate; 3. Overseas Company: Business Registration Certificate (translated and notarized by a designated agency).

The translated documents must be translated by a notary public office in Guangdong Province or a Hong Kong or Macao law firm recognized by the Ministry of Justice.

Enterprise legal representative identity certificate

Original and photocopies of ID card, passport, etc. (stamped with the company seal), with information consistent with the business license.

If the legal representative changes, proof of the change is required.

Vehicle-related materials

Vehicle registration certificate, driver's license

Original and photocopies, including core information such as vehicle identification number (VIN) and engine number, and the vehicle registration name must match the company name.

If the names are inconsistent, a notarized document proving the affiliation must be provided. Hong Kong companies must also provide an Annual Return.

Vehicle relationship certificate

Purchase invoice (for owned vehicles) or legal lease agreement (for leased vehicles), stamped with the official seals of both parties.

The lease agreement must be valid for at least one year, and the leased vehicle cannot be sublet or lent.

Vehicle photos

One clear photo each of the front, side, and rear (white background, unobstructed, license plate number clearly visible).

Avoid blurry photos and modified vehicles; otherwise, you will need to resubmit.

Mainland compulsory traffic accident liability insurance policy

Original and photocopy, valid for ≥1 year, insurance information must match vehicle information.

Submitting the application during the vehicle inspection phase, or purchasing in advance, can save inspection time.

Driver-related materials

Identity documents

1. Guangdong Z plate: Hong Kong and Macao Residents' Home Return Permit, Hong Kong and Macao Identity Card; 2. FV plate: Mainland Residents' Identity Card.

Original and photocopy, information clear, within the validity period.

Dual-license driver

Original and photocopies required. For Guangdong Z license plates, both Guangdong and Hong Kong / Guangdong and Macao driver's licenses are required . For FV license plates, both Guangdong and Hong Kong driver's licenses are required.

The driver's license must be valid and have no record of demerit points or revocation.

Employment Certificate

The original and a copy of the labor contract signed with the applicant company (stamped with the company's official seal), with a validity period of ≥1 year.

Avoid short-term contracts (< 1 year); otherwise, a letter of intent to hire must be provided.

No violation record commitment letter

The driver fills out and signs a form on-site, promising that there are no major traffic accidents, drunk driving, or other violations.

False promises will result in being blacklisted and barred from applying again for 3 years.

Other supplementary materials

Port of entry selection confirmation form

The legal representative of the enterprise must sign and affix the company seal, specifying the port of entry (which cannot be changed once selected).

Confirm the company's cross-border route in advance to avoid choosing the wrong port.

Commitment letter of no violation record of enterprise

The company must affix its official seal and pledge that it has no record of illegal or irregular operations and that the application materials are true and valid.

If there are any violations, proof of rectification and relevant explanations must be provided.

Confusing " foreign-invested high-tech enterprises " with " domestic-invested high-tech enterprises "

Applications submitted under the special policy for high-tech enterprises were rejected, wasting time; domestic high-tech enterprises applying as ordinary enterprises need to provide supplementary tax payment certificates.

First, verify the foreign ownership ratio of the enterprise. Domestic high-tech enterprises can introduce Hong Kong and Macao investors (holding ≥60% ) and apply after changing the subject.

A domestic high-tech enterprise's application was rejected because it did not change its main entity. It took two months to resubmit the application after changing the main entity.

High-tech enterprise certificate expired / not renewed

The application was rejected outright, and the applicant will not be able to enjoy the special policy. The application must be reviewed again before it can be resubmitted.

3 months before the certificate expires . During the review period, proof of acceptance of the review will be provided to avoid interrupting the application process.

A foreign-invested high-tech enterprise in Shenzhen had its certificate expire one month ago, its application was rejected, and after the review was completed, it was delayed for two months in obtaining the license.

Missing materials, inconsistent information

The application will be returned for supplementary materials, causing a delay of 1-2 weeks; in serious cases, it will be rejected outright.

Check each item on the materials list to ensure that the originals and photocopies are consistent, and that the information filled in matches the materials, and affix the official seal.

A company's application was rejected due to missing foreign investment proof. After supplementing the materials, the application was re-examined, resulting in a one- week delay in obtaining the license.

The vehicle is non-compliant (modified, exceeds standards).

If the vehicle fails the inspection, it must be restored to its original factory condition and then re-inspected, which will delay the process by 3-5 business days.

Before the vehicle inspection, check the vehicle's condition to avoid modifications or exceeding standards. For vehicles from Hong Kong and Macau that are less than 6 years old, prepare the application materials for exemption from inspection in advance.

A company's vehicle had its wheels modified, causing it to fail inspection. After being restored to its original factory condition, it underwent another inspection, resulting in a 3- working-day delay in obtaining its license plate.

Ignoring the filing deadline

Expired permits require reapplication, wasting a lot of time; incomplete registration prevents passage.

Complete the registration with customs, border inspection and Hong Kong Transport Department within one month of receiving the approval to avoid overdue processing.

A company failed to file the approval document in a timely manner after receiving it, causing the approval document to expire. The reapplication process took one month.

Tax exemption threshold

No tax payment certificate or annual tax payment requirement is required; only proof that the business is operating normally is needed.

You need to have an annual tax payment of ≥100,000 yuan ( for one license plate). The higher the tax payment, the more license plates you can apply for.

The application threshold has been lowered, allowing even start-up foreign-invested high-tech enterprises to apply without incurring additional tax costs.

Long-term effective

Vehicle license plate quotas are valid indefinitely, and no high-tech qualification certificate is required again when extending the validity period, simplifying the extension process.

The quota is valid for one year, and renewal requires providing tax payment certificates again, which is a complicated process.

Reduce subsequent maintenance costs; no need to prepare high-tech qualification materials every year; saves time and effort.

Efficient approval

They enjoy a dedicated review channel, have a higher priority than ordinary enterprises, and can complete the approval process in as little as one month, shortening the overall process by 1-2 months.

There is no dedicated channel, and the approval process takes 2-4 months, with delays potentially longer during peak periods.

Obtain licenses quickly to meet the needs of cross-border business and improve operational efficiency.