The Nanning area of the China (Guangxi) Pilot Free Trade Zone (FTZ) provides online government services for companies.

On Dec 10, companies' financial workers visited the comprehensive service hall of the Nanning area of the Guangxi FTZ to apply for invoices. Staff helps them automatically verify invoices online and so that they can quickly complete the application procedures.

The invoice application process has been simplified from 11 to 4-6 steps, which makes it easier for taxpayers to obtain invoices, decreases the amount of time needed and makes risk control for tax authorities easier, promoting healthier interactions between taxes and enterprises.

The Nanning area of the Guangxi FTZ has made 76 achievements in system innovation, and more than 28,000 new enterprises have been introduced there. The Guangxi government announced that it would replicate and promote the second batch of institutional innovations in the Guangxi FTZ, and the Nanning area of the Guangxi FTZ has 10 reform pilot experiences and 7 best practice cases.

The Nanning area of the Guangxi FTZ promotes the "internet + government service" model, and more than 95 percent of corporate governance matters can be handled online.

The Nanning area of the Guangxi FTZ will build an RCEP demonstration zone, raise the level of opening up and cooperation, and strive to integrate into the new development paradigm featuring dual circulation.

The Nanning area of the Guangxi FTZ. [Photo/WeChat account: gh_df8bc987e060]