Q01
Can an internal employee of the company serve as a consultant for the Taipei City Industrial Development Incentive Subsidy Program application?
A01
No, consultants must be outsourced manpower.
Q02
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?
A02
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.
Q03
Is there a minimum capital restriction for establishing a company in Taiwan?
A03
No, there is no minimum capital requirement for setting up a company in Taiwan. However, if you wish to apply for a work permit as a foreign manager, the company's paid-in capital or operational funds in Taiwan must be at least 500,000 NT dollars or more.
Q04
Are foreign subsidiaries qualify to apply for SITI?
A04
NO, foreign subsidiaries are not qualify for application, but foreign branches are qualify to apply for R&D Subsidy, Branding Subsidy, Incubation Subsidy and Investment incentives.
Q05
What is the maximum length of time for a work permit that may be applied for a foreigner hired to work in Taiwan? Is there a maximum number of applications?
A05
The maximum length of time for each work permit is 3 years for a foreign professional, which may be extended by application at the end of the employment; there is no limit to the number of extensions.
Q06
Can a foreigner set up a joint venture with a Taiwanese or a person of a different nationality?
A06
Yes. However, the shareholding structure of the company includes foreign investment and therefore needs to be approved by the Investment Commission(MOEA).
Q07
Can foreigners register a business in Taiwan? How to apply?
A07
Yes, please refer to the Statute for Investment by Foreign Nationals and attach the approval documents issued by the Investment Board, Ministry of Economic Affairs.
Q08
Is there an age limit to apply for a Startups subsidy?
A08
No, there is no age limit. All company registered in Taipei City and within one year can apply for it.
Q09
What is the "Registered Address" refer?
A09
Registered Address is the company's base and commercial legal relationship, not the place of business premises.
