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China’s State Council Adds New “One-Stop” Government Service Items for 2026: What Foreign Founders Need to Know

China’s State Council has approved a second batch of priority items under its “efficiently handle one matter” reform for 2026. The move signals broader efforts to streamline government services, including in areas relevant to foreign founders setting up and running companies in China.

China Expands “One-Stop” Government Services With New 2026 Priority List

Foreign founders registering or operating a company in China should take note: the State Council has approved a second batch of priority items under its “efficiently handle one matter” (高效办成一件事) reform for 2026. The General Office of the State Council issued a notice on September 23, 2026, publishing the list and calling on local governments and central departments to implement it.

The notice, numbered Guobanhan [2026] No. 84 and dated September 20, 2026, follows earlier batches of priority items. While the source text does not list the specific items in the second batch, it sets out the policy direction and implementation requirements that will shape how government services are delivered to businesses and individuals.

What the Notice Says

The notice states that the “Efficiently Handle One Matter” 2026 Second Batch Priority Items List has been approved by the State Council and is now issued to provincial governments, ministries, and directly affiliated institutions for implementation according to local conditions.

It instructs all regions and departments to:

• Implement the decisions and arrangements of the Party Central Committee and the State Council on optimizing government services and advancing the “efficiently handle one matter” reform.
• Combine problem-oriented and goal-oriented approaches, and adopt a correct view of performance.
• Continue optimizing previously introduced priority items while coordinating implementation of the second batch for 2026.
• Further strengthen the “efficiently handle one matter” concept, steadily expand its applicable fields and scope, and promote its realization in more areas and on a larger scale—including in building a unified national market, expanding high-level opening-up, promoting coordinated regional development, and optimizing the business environment.
• Gradually implement the overall list of priority items covering the full life cycle of business entities and individuals, in light of local and departmental realities, and continuously enhance the satisfaction and sense of gain of enterprises and the public.

Why This Matters for Foreign Founders

For foreign founders, the notice signals that China is continuing to push forward with reforms aimed at making government services more efficient and business-friendly. The explicit reference to “expanding high-level opening-up” and “optimizing the business environment” as areas where the “efficiently handle one matter” approach should be applied is particularly relevant.

Although the source text does not provide details on which specific procedures will be streamlined in the second batch, the overall direction suggests that foreign-invested enterprises may benefit from ongoing efforts to simplify and integrate government services. The notice’s emphasis on covering the full life cycle of business entities indicates a commitment to addressing regulatory processes from registration through operation.

Foreign founders should be aware that implementation will vary by region and department, as the notice calls for adaptation to local realities. This means that practical experiences may differ across cities and provinces, and it is advisable to stay informed about local government service initiatives.

Key Takeaways for Foreign Founders

• Policy continuity: The second batch builds on previously introduced priority items, indicating a sustained effort to improve government services.
• Broader application: The “efficiently handle one matter” concept is being expanded to more fields, including those relevant to foreign investment and business operations.
• Full life cycle focus: The notice explicitly mentions implementing a list covering the full life cycle of business entities, which could eventually affect various stages of company establishment and operation.
• Local variation: Implementation is to be tailored to local conditions, so foreign founders should consult local authorities or professional advisors for the most current procedures.

What to Watch

While the specific items in the second batch are not detailed in the source text, foreign founders should monitor announcements from local governments and relevant departments. As the “efficiently handle one matter” reform progresses, new integrated service channels may become available for tasks such as business registration, licensing, and other administrative procedures.

The notice also underscores the importance of the unified national market and high-level opening-up, which are broader policy goals that could influence the regulatory environment for foreign-invested enterprises. Keeping abreast of these developments can help foreign founders navigate China’s administrative landscape more effectively.

How ChinaMNC Can Help

Navigating China’s evolving government services can be complex for foreign founders. ChinaMNC provides practical support for company registration and ongoing operations in China. If you have questions about how these policy developments may affect your business, or need assistance with registration and compliance, our team is ready to help.

Contact ChinaMNC on WhatsApp / WeChat at +86 153 1898 8535 for help registering and operating a company in China.

This summary is based on information published by the relevant Chinese government website and is general information, not legal or tax advice.