A Brief History of Taiwan
In the 17th century, the island was colonized by the Dutch. Shortly thereafter, an influx of Han Chinese, including Hakka immigrants from areas of Fujian and Guangdong of mainland China, skipped across the Taiwan Strait. The Spanish also built a settlement in the...
Why Taiwan
I came to Taiwan for my own personal reasons, but if you are not yet here already, why is Taiwan an attractive place to start a business? For decades Taiwan has had a growing economy, built in part on manufacturing the core components of technological gadgets that now...
Prohibited and Restricted Industries
Although Taiwan is very open to foreign investors of all sizes, as in most countries, there are restrictions. Foreigners are prohibited or restricted from investing in a number of industries stipulated under legislation. The Negative List for Investment by Overseas...
[Sample] Bank Account Application Form
We have a sample application form for Fubon Bank (富邦銀行), available below. We intend to provide a full list of bank account application forms for all the major banks in Taiwan shortly. In the meantime, if you would like an application form, please contact us. Please...
Taiwanese Bank Codes
This page provides information for domestic and international money transfers, including Taiwanese Bank Codes, Wire Transfer Branch Codes, and SWIFT Codes. Last updated in 2019 AprilBank Code 銀行代碼 If you want to transfer money between Taiwanese bank accounts...
Useful Chinese Terms For Foreign Entrepreneurs
Here are very useful Chinese words for you! (arranged alphabetically) On a Daily Basis Book: 書 shū Foreigner: 外國人 wàiguórén Government: 政府 zhèngfǔ Visa: 簽證 qiānzhèng General Business Terms Account: 會計師 kuàijìshī Articles of Incorporation: 公司章程 gōngsī zhāngchéng ATM:...
List of Local Branch Offices of the Bureau of Consular Affairs
This section provides a list of local branch offices of the Bureau of Consular Affairs, as well as branch addresses and contact details.
Where to find an office?
How to find an office in Taiwan... The location or size of office would vary with your business such as international trade company or restaurant. You can inquire more professional advices through Taiwan local real estate offices. Contact with these local offices in...
Overall Evaluation of the Investment Climate in Taiwan
Taiwan has an excellent investment climate. Over the past forty years, Taiwan has persistently promoted and encouraged the spirit of free enterprise to attract foreign investment to Taiwan. After consistent attempts to internationalize and liberalize the economy, the...
Where/How to learn Chinese
Are you planning to learn Mandarin Chinese in Taiwan? You've come to the right place. One of the quickest and most effective ways to learn Chinese is to enrol in one of the many Chinese courses offered by Taiwanese universities. Center of Chinese Language and Culture,...