2023-06-01Guide to Setting up a Branch Office in Taiwan
When a foreigners or a foreign company, including residents and companies from Hong Kong, Macau and Mainland China, intend to carry out business in Taiwan, they can consider setting up a company limited by shares, a limited company or a branch office in Taiwan. The article brief explains the major features, the registration procedures and the documents and materials required for the registration of a branch office in Taiwan by a foreign company. This article is prepared for the reference of our clients. |
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Features of Branch Office in Taiwan |
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2. | Procedures for Establishing a Branch Office in Taiwan | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Estimated Time Frame |
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Required Documents and Materials |
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The following documents and materials needed to be prepared by the application before submitting an application for registration:
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5. | Certificate and Documents Obtained after Registration | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
After the company is officially registered in Taiwan, the investor should have the following documents and certificate evidencing that the company is ready for business:
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6. | Operation and Maintenance | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
After a branch office is officially registered in Taiwan, it is required by the Company Law, Tax Law and other regulations to file any changes to its registration particulars, maintain proper books of accounts and filing various kinds of tax returns. You are welcome to browse our Taiwan Branch Office Maintenance Guide?for detailed requirements of these compliance obligations. |