Q01
What are the review mechanisms for listing information about "Co-working Spaces" on the Startup@Taipei website?
A01
When applying to list a "Co-working Space" on the Startup@Taipei website, an "Advanced Inquiry on Business Venues" must be conducted first. The items in the inquiry must be verified and approved by the respective inquiry units before the listing can be made.
Q02
If I have applied for other government loans or subsidies before, can I apply for a simple loan?
A02
Yes, you can. Regardless of whether you have previously applied for or are currently applying for loans from other government agencies, as long as you meet the eligibility criteria for this loan, you may apply. However, if you have previously applied for or are currently applying for other government loans, the approval of the loan will still depend on various factors such as your qualifications, financial structure, use of funds, business status, industry outlook, loan amount, loan term, and grace period. It is recommended that applicants carefully evaluate these aspects when submitting their applications.
Q03
If the SME financing loan is approved, which bank will approve the loan?
A03
Taipei Fubon Bank
Q04
If I want to submit the R&D Subsidy or Brand Subsidy application, how many years should my company have been established?
A04
A company should be established over one year and has sales income on 401 tax report or has increased company capital in the past one year.
Q05
What is the maximum subsidy amount for career training programs under the Self-Governance Ordinance??
A05
The maximum subsidy for labor career training is NT$800 thousand; however, the career training subsidy may be increased to a maximum of NT$1 million for enterprises with the recommendation of Taipei City public career institutes, and enterprises that have increased the employment of middle-aged unemployed workers to a total of 1% of that of the original employees.
Q06
Any limitation on the initial date of the project?
A06
The initial date of the project should not be earlier than the date of submitting an application.
Q07
I want to set a booth in the department store. Can I apply grant for booth as venue rental?
A07
Venue rental grant is for the rent of event area which is set for the project. Long-term booth rent is not included in.
Q08
Do we need to submit an auditing and attestation of a financial report at closeout step?
A08
The subsidy recipient needs to provide an auditing and attestation of a financial report by a certified public accountant (CPA) or chartered accountant (CA) when claiming the balance of subsidy.
Q09
Can an internal employee of the company serve as a consultant for the Taipei City Industrial Development Incentive Subsidy Program application?
A09
No, consultants must be outsourced manpower.
Q10
How is an enterprise that has been in operation for at least one year defined according to the Taipei City Small and Medium Enterprise Loan Program regulation Third?
A10
An enterprise is considered to have been in operation for at least one year if it has issued its first invoice or has been continuously paying business tax for one year prior to the application date for the loan.
