最新消息 / Establish a presence in Taiwan
發佈日期：2020-08-04
Establish a presence in Taiwan
To set up a presence in Taiwan, there are several choices of forms: company, branch company and representative office.  Each form serves different purposes.  A comparison table is set out below to present a rough picture
 
  Company Branch company Representative Office
Shareholder Requirements
Its shareholders can be corporations
or natural persons, foreign or local
 		 Its head office is a foreign corporation Its head office is a foreign corporation
Allowed to operate
business in Taiwan?		 Yes Yes No

Being a separate
legal entity?
 
 Yes No No
Minimum number
of shareholders
Depending on the type of company
to be established and the identity
of shareholders, the minimum number
of shareholders is 1 or 2.
 Not applicable Not applicable
Minimum number
of key personnel		 1 director, 1 supervisor or 1 director,
depending on the type of company
to be established and the identity
of shareholders		 1 responsible person,
1 manager		 1 representative
Minimum capital required
No minimum capital  requirement
 		 No minimum capital requirement Not applicable
Allowed to provide
labor insurance/
Taiwan national health
insurance to employees?		 Yes Yes Yes

Allowed to open
bank account?
 Yes Yes Yes

Allowed to apply
for foreign
worker permits?
 Yes Yes Yes

Tax filing obligations?
 
 Yes Yes Yes

Company laws in Taiwan are sometimes complicated and investing into Taiwan requires approval from the Taiwan government. Please consult independent advice before you seek to apply the information above. If you require further assistance, please contact alicia.hsu@dentons.com.tw (2020)