Feb 21, 2012 | An Overview 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...
Feb 21, 2012 | An Overview of 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...
Feb 21, 2012 | An Overview of Taiwan
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...
Feb 18, 2012 | Money, Banking, and Finance
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...
Feb 18, 2012 | Money, Banking, and Finance
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 April Bank Code 銀行代碼 If you want to transfer money between Taiwanese bank accounts...
Feb 18, 2012 | Mandarin Chinese
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:...
