Themeasuresdesignedtoencouragepeopletoconductbusinessinvillages
1. When outsiders wish to rent empty house in villages, the agreement of local residents must be sought. If that agreement is forthcoming, the municipal government must ensure that all administrative approval procedures are completed within three working days.
2. The government will post information about empty, qualified houses on several government-owned websites free of charge. Any relevant service fees will be waived if the house is later rented or jointly renovated or developed.
3. The government will offer subsidies of 20,000 yuan ($3,000) per household for infrastructure construction and facility improvements if the village joins the “Beautiful Countryside” program, a national campaign that aims to improve living conditions in villages.
4. The government will offer stipends of 80,000 yuan per household in villages where 30 percent of the houses have been leased for five years or longer.
5. New residents who sign contracts to rent or jointly develop a rural house for more than three years and plan to offer agritainment (a combination of agriculture and entertainment) will be subject to the same business terms as their rural counterparts. In addition, they will receive a stipend of 20,000 yuan if their rented house qualifies as a two-star project. Three-star projects will receive 30,000 yuan, while there is a stipend of 40,000 yuan for four-star projects and 50,000 yuan for five-star initiatives.
6. People who rent houses to open agritourism agencies will enjoy the same business terms as local residents. The government will provide a stipend of 100,000 yuan for agencies with registered capital of more than 500,000 yuan and involve more than 10 local households.
7. The government will provide training for locals employed by people who rent houses to start companies. Those who take courses in agricultural entrepreneurship for 15 days or 120 hours will receive 3,000 yuan each. Those who undertake 20 days or 160 hours of training as professional agricultural managers will receive 4,000 yuan each. Those who study practical skills for seven days or 56 hours will get 1,000 yuan.
8. Companies with advantages in terms of agricultural technology will be eligible for subsidized loans of as much as 50,000 yuan from the local government, while key companies with cutting-edge technologies will receive subsidized loans of 300,000 yuan.
9. The government will formulate a policy to offer consultations and startup services in villages to encourage people with professional skills and college graduates, plus agricultural technology companies, to start businesses.
10. The government will establish e-commerce service stations or mail stations to support those who start online commercial businesses in villages. Priority will be given to those who sell local products.
11. The government will encourage people to open agricultural stores in villages.
12. The government will upgrade facilities, such as private and public toilets, in villages where more than 30 percent of the houses have been leased for five years or longer to people who want to start innovative companies or provide agritourism services.
13. The government will prioritize the construction of sewage-disposal facilities in qualified villages, such as those mentioned in point 12.
14. The government will make extra efforts to guarantee public safety in villages that draw people from the urban areas.
15. The government will waive fees for registration and other administrative approval procedures for people who open businesses in villages.
16. Financial institutions are encouraged to give prioritized support to qualified citizens who need loans to conduct business in villages.
17. Nonrural citizens who provide services in villages will enjoy the same prices for water and electricity as rural residents.
18. People who start businesses in villages are eligible to join the local social security program, and their children are allowed to access free public education in local centers.
19. People who build qualified mutual care centers for seniors are eligible for a stipend of 20,000 yuan. Nonprofit agencies that provide elderly care will enjoy special policy support. Some failed businesses will have access to the local social assistance fund.
20. People are encouraged to open folklore museums in villages to preserve local culture and encourage villagers to read more books. The government will formulate policies to support these efforts.