Mar 3, 2012 | Setting Up a Business
How can I get a work permit to reside and manage my business in Taiwan? This will depend upon the business structure you have decided upon. For instance, if you choose to register a Limited Liability Company in Taiwan, you must first apply for foreign investment...
Mar 3, 2012 | Setting Up a Business
There are no minimum capital requirements for foreigners registering a business in Taiwan. However, in order to be eligible for a work permit (to hire yourself as the manager of the business) and ARC, there are minimum capital requirements if you choose to register a...
Mar 3, 2012 | Money & Accounting
What if my customer doesn’t pay? What legal recourses are available? We suggest that it would be good to put all demands in writing, and follow by a follow-up telephone call. The first step would be to write a friendly reminder letter, allowing the customer several...
Mar 3, 2012 | Setting Up a Business
What is the most suitable legal structure for starting a business in Taiwan? This is a subjective question, and will depend upon a lot of factors. These include: Work permit & residency requirements, start-up capital, taxation, and whether or not you have a...
Mar 3, 2012 | Business Culture & Etiquette
There are many differences between Chinese culture and the “western way to do it or getting things done” the success of your business efforts in Taiwan may very well depend on how well you understand and get along with your Chinese counterparts. Insight in Chinese...
Mar 3, 2012 | Setting Up a Business
What is the most common legal structure for starting a business in Taiwan? The most common legal structures for foreigners starting a business in Taiwan are the following: Limited Liability Companies (a type of Taiwanese company), Branch Offices, and Representative...
