Circular of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology on Issuing the Administrative Measures for the Identification and Registration of Technology Contracts
Circular of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology on Issuing the Administrative Measures for the Identification and Registration of Technology Contracts
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Pursuant to the Circular of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology on Issuing the Administrative Measures for the Identification and Registration of Technology Contracts (Gong Xin Bu Ke [2026] No. 18), this document has been revised.
Circular of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology on Issuing the Administrative Measures for the Identification and Registration of Technology Contracts
Gong Xin Bu Ke [2026] No. 18
January 23, 2026
Competent departments of industry and information technology and the competent departments of the identification and registration of technology contracts in all provinces, autonomous regions, municipalities directly under the Central Government, cities specifically designated in the State plan, and the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps,
In order to accelerate the cultivation of a unified technology market nationwide, improve the system framework of the technology market, and standardize the administration of the identification and registration of technology contracts, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has revised the Administrative Measures for the Identification and Registration of Technology Contracts, which are hereby issued to you for your earnest implementation.
Administrative Measures for the Identification and Registration of Technology Contracts
Chapter I General Provisions
Article 1 These Measures are formulated in accordance with the Civil Code of the People's Republic of China, the Law of the People's Republic of China on Promoting the Transformation of Scientific and Technological Achievements, and other relevant laws and regulations to strengthen the administration of the technology market, standardize the identification and registration of technology contracts, support the high-quality development of the science and technology service industry, and promote the transformation and industrialization of scientific and technological achievements.
Article 2 These Measures shall apply to the identification and registration of technology contracts lawfully concluded by natural persons, legal persons, and unincorporated organizations.
Article 3 For the purposes of these Measures, the identification and registration of technology contracts refer to the specialized management process of reviewing the technology contracts under the application for identification and registration, and registering those that meet the conditions.
Article 4 The identification and registration of technology contracts shall adhere to the principles of voluntary application, law-based identification, objectivity and impartiality, standardized administration, and efficient service.
Article 5 The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) shall be responsible for the nationwide administration of the identification and registration of technology contracts, promoting the improvement of relevant laws, regulations, policies, and standards, and facilitating the orderly development of the technology market.
Article 6 The administrative departments for the identification and registration of technology contracts in all provinces, autonomous regions, municipalities directly under the Central Government, the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps, and cities specifically designated in the State plan (the "provincial-level authorities") shall be responsible for the administration, supervision, inspection, and implementation of relevant policies concerning the identification and registration of technology contracts within their respective administrative regions (the "administrative regions").
Chapter II Registration Institutions
Article 7 Registration institutions shall, as entrusted by the provincial-level authorities, handle the specific work of identifying and registering technology contracts, including reviewing and registering the contract texts and related materials submitted by the registration entities.
Article 8 Registration institutions shall be administrative authorities, public institutions, state-owned enterprises, or social organizations with independent legal person status, and shall meet the conditions necessary for carrying out the identification and registration of technology contracts, such as having fixed office premises and facilities; they shall have two or more staff members who have passed the training organized by the provincial-level authorities and shall establish rules and regulations for work conduct, job responsibilities, risk prevention and control, among other matters relating to the identification and registration of technology contracts, to ensure orderly review and registration.
Article 9 The provincial-level authorities shall strengthen the supervision and inspection of registration institutions and the technology contracts registered by them. Registration institutions with disorganized management, improper registration, or inaccurate statistics shall be ordered to make rectification within a specified period; those that still have such issues after rectification shall no longer be entrusted to carry out identification and registration.
Chapter III Registration Administration
Article 10 In principle, the identification and registration of technology contracts shall adopt a seller registration system and be conducted on a one-time basis at the location of the registration entity. Where the seller fails to fulfill its registration obligations, the buyer may apply for registration upon mutual agreement among the parties to the technology contract. For the registration of technology import contracts, application shall be submitted by domestic buyers.
Article 11 Registration entities applying for the identification and registration of technology contracts shall, within the validity period of the technology contract after it takes effect, submit authentic, lawful, and complete contract texts (including electronic contracts) and related materials to the registration institution. For the registration of technology import contracts, the Certificate of Registration of Technology Import Contract and the Technology Import Contract Data (or Change) Form issued by the competent commercial authority shall be provided. Contracts in a foreign language shall be accompanied by Chinese copies consistent with the interpretation of the original contract.
Article 12 Registration institutions shall review, identify, and register technology contracts based on the contract texts and related materials submitted by the registration entities in accordance with the Civil Code of the People's Republic of China and the Rules for the Identification and Registration of Technology Contracts (see the appendix). The specific contents of identification and registration include:
(1) Determining whether the contract constitutes a technology contract;
(2) Determining whether the contract meets the classification requirements for technology contracts;
(3) Reviewing the contract transaction amount and technology transaction amount; and
(4) Issuing the Certificate of Registration of Technology Contract.
Article 13 Registration institutions shall complete the identification and registration within 10 working days from the date of acceptance. For technology contracts involving large amounts (in principle, with a technology transaction amount of no less than CNY5 million) or contracts with disputes, the provincial-level authorities shall establish a corresponding review mechanism and complete the identification and registration within 30 working days.
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Pursuant to the Circular of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology on Issuing the Administrative Measures for the Identification and Registration of Technology Contracts (Gong Xin Bu Ke [2026] No. 18), this document has been revised.
Circular of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology on Issuing the Administrative Measures for the Identification and Registration of Technology Contracts
Gong Xin Bu Ke [2026] No. 18
January 23, 2026
Competent departments of industry and information technology and the competent departments of the identification and registration of technology contracts in all provinces, autonomous regions, municipalities directly under the Central Government, cities specifically designated in the State plan, and the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps,
In order to accelerate the cultivation of a unified technology market nationwide, improve the system framework of the technology market, and standardize the administration of the identification and registration of technology contracts, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has revised the Administrative Measures for the Identification and Registration of Technology Contracts, which are hereby issued to you for your earnest implementation.
Administrative Measures for the Identification and Registration of Technology Contracts
Chapter I General Provisions
Article 1 These Measures are formulated in accordance with the Civil Code of the People's Republic of China, the Law of the People's Republic of China on Promoting the Transformation of Scientific and Technological Achievements, and other relevant laws and regulations to strengthen the administration of the technology market, standardize the identification and registration of technology contracts, support the high-quality development of the science and technology service industry, and promote the transformation and industrialization of scientific and technological achievements.
Article 2 These Measures shall apply to the identification and registration of technology contracts lawfully concluded by natural persons, legal persons, and unincorporated organizations.
Article 3 For the purposes of these Measures, the identification and registration of technology contracts refer to the specialized management process of reviewing the technology contracts under the application for identification and registration, and registering those that meet the conditions.
Article 4 The identification and registration of technology contracts shall adhere to the principles of voluntary application, law-based identification, objectivity and impartiality, standardized administration, and efficient service.
Article 5 The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) shall be responsible for the nationwide administration of the identification and registration of technology contracts, promoting the improvement of relevant laws, regulations, policies, and standards, and facilitating the orderly development of the technology market.
Article 6 The administrative departments for the identification and registration of technology contracts in all provinces, autonomous regions, municipalities directly under the Central Government, the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps, and cities specifically designated in the State plan (the "provincial-level authorities") shall be responsible for the administration, supervision, inspection, and implementation of relevant policies concerning the identification and registration of technology contracts within their respective administrative regions (the "administrative regions").
Chapter II Registration Institutions
Article 7 Registration institutions shall, as entrusted by the provincial-level authorities, handle the specific work of identifying and registering technology contracts, including reviewing and registering the contract texts and related materials submitted by the registration entities.
Article 8 Registration institutions shall be administrative authorities, public institutions, state-owned enterprises, or social organizations with independent legal person status, and shall meet the conditions necessary for carrying out the identification and registration of technology contracts, such as having fixed office premises and facilities; they shall have two or more staff members who have passed the training organized by the provincial-level authorities and shall establish rules and regulations for work conduct, job responsibilities, risk prevention and control, among other matters relating to the identification and registration of technology contracts, to ensure orderly review and registration.
Article 9 The provincial-level authorities shall strengthen the supervision and inspection of registration institutions and the technology contracts registered by them. Registration institutions with disorganized management, improper registration, or inaccurate statistics shall be ordered to make rectification within a specified period; those that still have such issues after rectification shall no longer be entrusted to carry out identification and registration.
Chapter III Registration Administration
Article 10 In principle, the identification and registration of technology contracts shall adopt a seller registration system and be conducted on a one-time basis at the location of the registration entity. Where the seller fails to fulfill its registration obligations, the buyer may apply for registration upon mutual agreement among the parties to the technology contract. For the registration of technology import contracts, application shall be submitted by domestic buyers.
Article 11 Registration entities applying for the identification and registration of technology contracts shall, within the validity period of the technology contract after it takes effect, submit authentic, lawful, and complete contract texts (including electronic contracts) and related materials to the registration institution. For the registration of technology import contracts, the Certificate of Registration of Technology Import Contract and the Technology Import Contract Data (or Change) Form issued by the competent commercial authority shall be provided. Contracts in a foreign language shall be accompanied by Chinese copies consistent with the interpretation of the original contract.
Article 12 Registration institutions shall review, identify, and register technology contracts based on the contract texts and related materials submitted by the registration entities in accordance with the Civil Code of the People's Republic of China and the Rules for the Identification and Registration of Technology Contracts (see the appendix). The specific contents of identification and registration include:
(1) Determining whether the contract constitutes a technology contract;
(2) Determining whether the contract meets the classification requirements for technology contracts;
(3) Reviewing the contract transaction amount and technology transaction amount; and
(4) Issuing the Certificate of Registration of Technology Contract.
Article 13 Registration institutions shall complete the identification and registration within 10 working days from the date of acceptance. For technology contracts involving large amounts (in principle, with a technology transaction amount of no less than CNY5 million) or contracts with disputes, the provincial-level authorities shall establish a corresponding review mechanism and complete the identification and registration within 30 working days.
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