Form a Company in Taiwan
Set up a Taiwan company limited by shares or limited company as a resident or non-resident. We explain the process and connect you with a Taiwan provider for company registration, foreign-investment approval and ongoing compliance. Remote steps are often possible, subject to acceptance.
Advanced Asian Economy
Taiwan is a major high-technology economy with a skilled workforce and deep manufacturing and supply-chain expertise.
Established Legal System
A civil-law framework with clear company-law rules under the Company Act and a structured company-registration process.
Company Formation Support
Get guidance on the company formation process, required documents and next steps for setting up your business in this jurisdiction.
Innovation & Talent
A strong base in technology, engineering and R&D, with access to skilled talent and an advanced industrial ecosystem.
Why Form a Company in Taiwan?
Taiwan is a well-established base for business in Asia. The points below are general commercial considerations, not guarantees, and your own circumstances should be reviewed with a qualified adviser.
Advanced, Open Economy
Taiwan is a high-income, technology-driven economy with strong global trade links, particularly in electronics, semiconductors and manufacturing.
Skilled Workforce
A highly educated, technically skilled workforce supports activities from R&D and engineering to services and trade.
Strategic Location
Taiwan sits at a strategic point in East Asia with strong connectivity across the region's major markets.
Structured Foreign Investment
Foreign investment is welcomed through Taiwan’s foreign-investment review process, often referred to in practice as FIA, which provides a clear framework for foreign-owned companies where applicable.
Developed Infrastructure
World-class transport, digital and industrial infrastructure supports a wide range of business activities.
Treaty Network
Taiwan has a number of tax agreements that may reduce withholding taxes in cross-border situations. Eligibility should be confirmed case by case.
Formation Packages
Choose the structure that fits your business. Every engagement is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need.
- Company registration & name pre-check
- Foreign investment approval support, where required
- Articles of incorporation
- Assistance with tax registration, where applicable.
- Corporate document set
- Company limited by shares formation
- Foreign investment approval & company registration support
- Director and shareholder setup
- Bank account introduction
- Accounting & annual filing support
- Holding company + operating company
- Review of structuring options
- Registered office for the entities
- Accounting for the structure
- Coordination with your adviser
Statutory costs such as notary, registry and government fees are set by third parties and quoted separately. Figures are confirmed in writing before you commit.
Taiwan Formation Services
Everything you need to form, register and run a Taiwan company, handled with an in-country service provider.
Company Formation
Full registration of a limited company or company limited by shares: name pre-check, articles of incorporation and company registration, with the corporate document set.
Foreign Investment Approval
Foreign-owned companies generally require foreign investment approval under Taiwan’s foreign-investment review process, often referred to in practice as FIA, before registration where required. We provide general guidance and connect you with a provider, subject to acceptance.
Directors & Shareholders
Foreign individuals and corporate shareholders can generally own a Taiwan company, which does not generally need a Taiwanese shareholder solely because it is foreign-owned. The company needs a registered address and a designated responsible person; residence, visa and work-permit consequences depend on that person’s role and should be confirmed.
Banking & Capital
Introductions to Taiwanese banks. Capital is generally verified as part of registration, and account approval rests with the bank after its own KYC.
Accounting & Compliance
Bookkeeping, annual accounts, business-tax filings and the annual income-tax return, kept on schedule against Taiwanese deadlines.
Tax & Structuring Guidance
A general overview of Taiwanese corporate tax, business tax and relevant filings, so the structure fits your plans.
How to Form a Taiwan Company
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Tell Us Your Plans
Send your details through the quote form. We explain the options and, where appropriate, connect you with a Taiwan service provider.
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KYC & FIA
The provider verifies identity and reserves the company name and business scope. For foreign-owned companies, foreign investment approval under Taiwan’s foreign-investment review process (often referred to as FIA) is obtained where required.
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Capital & Registration
A preparatory bank account is opened, the approved investment capital is remitted, and capital verification is completed where required. The company is then registered with the competent authority.
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Tax, Banking & Compliance
Company and tax registration are completed, business-tax and other registrations are coordinated, and assistance may be provided with the ongoing corporate account.
What You Receive
- Approved company name & business scope
- Articles of incorporation
- Foreign investment approval, where required
- Company registration & unified business number
- Corporate document set
Timelines depend on foreign investment approval where required, capital verification, registration and bank onboarding. We confirm expected turnaround with your quote.
Taiwan Tax & Annual Compliance: General Overview
A plain-language summary of the main Taiwanese tax and filing points for a company in 2026. This is general information to help you plan, not tax or legal advice. Your Taiwan provider or adviser confirms what applies to your situation.
Profit-Seeking Enterprise Income Tax
Taiwan generally taxes company profits at a headline rate of 20%. A company files an annual income-tax return, and the treatment of retained earnings may involve an additional charge.
Business Tax (VAT)
Taiwan operates a business tax, with a general VAT rate of 5% applying to most goods and services. Registration and filing obligations depend on the activity.
Withholding & Treaties
Taiwan levies withholding tax on certain payments to non-residents, though relief may apply under an applicable tax agreement. Eligibility should be confirmed for the specific payment.
Foreign Investment Approval
Foreign-owned companies generally require foreign investment approval where required before registration. This is a regulatory approval rather than a tax, but it is central to the formation process.
Annual Filing
Companies file an annual income-tax return and periodic business-tax filings, and maintain statutory accounting records. Deadlines apply after the tax year-end.
Capital & Registration
Foreign-invested companies generally remit the approved investment capital into a preparatory bank account, which is then verified as part of registration. Requirements depend on the structure and the nature of the business.
Taiwan Company Formation FAQ
Common questions about forming a company in Taiwan. General information only, not legal or tax advice.
Yes. Foreign individuals and companies can generally own a Taiwan company, typically obtaining foreign investment approval where required. A Taiwan company does not generally need a Taiwanese shareholder solely because it is foreign-owned, subject to the provider’s KYC checks and any sector conditions.
Foreign investment approval is the approval that foreign investors generally obtain under Taiwan’s foreign-investment review process, often referred to in practice as FIA, before registering a foreign-owned company where required. It provides the framework for foreign ownership, and a provider can help coordinate the application.
Common structures include the limited company, suited to smaller or wholly-owned businesses, and the company limited by shares, suited to larger or investment-oriented businesses. Both are Taiwan companies; the right choice depends on your plans, ownership and capital.
Many steps can be handled remotely with a local provider and powers of attorney, though foreign investment approval where required, capital remittance and verification, and banking have specific requirements. We confirm what is possible in your case.
Mainly profit-seeking enterprise income tax at a headline rate of 20%, and business tax (VAT) generally at 5%. Additional rules may apply to retained earnings. This is general information, not tax advice.
Foreign-invested companies generally remit the approved investment capital into a preparatory bank account, which is then verified as part of registration. The requirements depend on the structure and business, and a provider can advise.
A corporate account is generally needed, including for capital verification. Account opening is a separate process with its own checks and bank acceptance.
A Taiwan company needs a registered address and a designated responsible person. Requirements for responsible persons and directors depend on the structure, and residence, visa and work-permit consequences depend on the person’s role. These should be confirmed for your situation.
No. Banking, insurance, securities, and various other regulated activities require separate licensing or approval. Incorporation and FIA alone do not authorise regulated business.
Yes. Taiwan companies can be used for holding and operating purposes. The tax and regulatory treatment depends on the activity and should be reviewed.
For individuals, generally a passport, proof of address, business-activity and source-of-funds information and tax-residency details. For corporate shareholders, incorporation and constitutional documents, registers, an ownership chart and beneficial-ownership information.
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