Q01
[Subsidies & Incentives for Taipei Industry] Can the host of the subsidy program be included in the personnel expenses?
A01
Yes, labor insurance or employment insurance materials must be attached.
Q02
How do I set up a social group (association)?
A02
You can ask the Department of Social Welfare, Taipei City Government.(https://english.dosw.gov.taipei/)
Q03
Can I apply for an entrepreneur visa in the name of a team?
A03
Yes. Entrepreneur visas can be applied for in the name of an individual or in the name of a team. The number of people applying in the name of a team is limited to 3 people.
Q05
Dose the funding of the incentives & subsidies program include the cost of entrusting an accountant to handle the company's accounts?
A05
No, please refer to the principles and verification criteria of accounting for each project.
Q06
Is there a minimum capital restriction for establishing a company?
A06
According to the company law, therer is not any minimum capital restriction for establishing a company. If the accountant verifies that the amount of capital is sufficient to cover the cost of establishment, anyone can establish a company.
Q07
What is the application period for "Startup subsidy", "R&D subsidy" and "Branding subsidy" ?
A07
Companies applying for "Startup subsidy" must be registered in Taipei within one year, while applying for "R&D subsidy" and "Branding subsidy" must be set up for more than one year.
Q08
Do I need to attach the attendance record to verify the personnel expenses of the SITI?
A08
Yes. It must be accompanied by attendance record, proof of labor insurance and documents proving the amount of salary payment.
Q09
Must the registered place be the same as the place of business?
A09
The place of registration of the company or bank number is the central area of commercial legal relations. For example, the settlement of debts, the jurisdiction of litigation, and the service of pleadings are based on the place of residence. There is no place for registration of business-related laws and regulations that is consistent with the actual place of business conduct It is stipulated that, if the business place is of a branch nature (there is an account for calculating surplus losses and financial accounting is independent), the branch registration must be performed in accordance with the law.
Q10
Due to the impact of Covid-19, what is the content of the Beijing Municipal Government's financing loan relief plan?
A10
1. From March 1st to August 31st, 2020, the loan interest rate will be reduced by 0.25%, and the municipal government will subsidize the interest by another 1%, and the total interest will be reduced by 1.25%.
2. The original borrower does not need to apply again, and the government will subsidize 1% of the interest fee during the period.
3. During this period, those who apply for a loan amount of less than 1.2 million can be exempted from filling in the business plan, quick loan approval, three-month principal grace period, and enjoy interest rate reduction (0.25%) and subsidized interest (1%) at the same time.
