China is undergoing a period of fast development of urbanization nowadays. With the fast growth and expansion of industry in some metropolis, the shortage of land and resources has become more and more severe and the pressure on transportation, employment and environment is growing heavier. The sustainable development of economy and society in metropolis is facing severe challenges. Headquarter economy, as a new kind of economy pattern, provides an important strategic choice for enhancing the urban functions and promoting the procedure of economy modernization and sustainable development. Local government should strengthen the function of public service and create a good environment for the development of headquarter economy by perfecting the public infrastructure, providing public policy goods and improving the quality of public service.