Taiwan is rapidly becoming a strategic launchpad for global businesses entering Asia, especially in 2025. With its world-leading semiconductor industry, strong IP protection, digital-ready workforce, and central APAC location, Taiwan continues to attract innovators in tech, AI, and manufacturing. Foreign investors can access a stable business environment, but incorporation requires navigating regulated procedures, starting with MOEAIC investment approval.

If you’re planning to expand into Asia, Taiwan should be on your shortlist. It’s innovative, globally connected, and highly supportive of foreign businesses and offering one of Asia’s most structured and secure environments for foreign business establishment. 

This guide walks you through every step clearly, so you can establish your Taiwan company smoothly and confidently with DBI.

Step-by-step, with accurate timelines, compliance rules & success tips

Taiwan remains one of Asia-Pacific’s strongest innovation hubs,world-leading in semiconductors, electronics, and advanced manufacturing. Foreign businesses continue to choose Taiwan for:

✅ Strategic Asia-Pacific location
✅ Highly skilled, multilingual workforce
✅ Major pro-tech government incentives
✅ Stable commercial and legal environment

But, Taiwan requires foreign investors to follow a structured incorporation process, with MOEAIC approval before registering a company.

Here’s the exact roadmap to enter Taiwan successfully in 2025.👇

1️⃣ Choose Your Legal Entity

Entity Type                         Best For                             Can Generate Revenue?                 Notes

Limited Company               SMEs, foreign-controlled           ✅ Yes                       Minimal capital rules,  
(Most used)                         operations                                                                      flexible ownership

Foreign Branch                   Parent-company led                  ✅ Yes                        Requires corporate 
                                             operations                                                                     recognition certificate

Representative Office        Market research,                       ❌ No                      No invoicing, no direct 
                                              partnerships                                                                commercial activity

Sole Proprietorship /           Small local businesses             ✅ Yes                       Less common for  
Partnership                                                                                                                foreign investors

💡 95% of foreign investors choose a Limited Company due to flexibility in structure and tax planning.

2️⃣ Investment Approval from MOEAIC

Timeline: 3-4 weeks
All foreign investment must be pre-approved by the Ministry of Economic Affairs Investment Commission.

You’ll need:
• Corporate structure plan
• Business scope
• Identification & lawful source of funds
• Shareholding details

🔍 Approval ensures compliance with foreign ownership rules.

3️⃣ Reserve Your Company Name

Online portal - 2–3 business days

You may include Chinese and/or English.
DBi helps ensure name uniqueness to avoid rejection.

4️⃣ Prepare Incorporation Documents

Timeline: 1–2 weeks

You will need:
• Articles of Incorporation
• Shareholders & directors registration
• Registered business address
• Capital structure documentation

📌 A CPA verification report is required for paid-in capital.

5️⃣ Open a Preparatory Bank Account

Deposit registered capital, required before final registration.
(Some banks allow remote onboarding; others require in-person.)

6️⃣ Register the Company

Ministry of Economic Affairs approva: 7–10 business days

Once approved, your Taiwan company is legally formed ✅

7️⃣ Apply for Tax Registration

National Tax Bureau

Directors often must appear in-person for Tax ID verification
(There is some remote flexibility depending on nationality.)

8️⃣ Optional: Work Permits & Business Licenses

Depending on sector, especially:
• Food service
• Medical or regulated products
• Financial or telecom operations

✅ Full Incorporation Timeline

Stage                                                                                     Duration

MOEAIC Investment Approval                                              3–4 weeks

Incorporation Docs + CPA Verification                                 1–2 weeks

Final Registration                                                                 7–10 business days

Tax Registration & Bank Account Finalization                     1–2 weeks

⏱️ Total: ~8–12 weeks (end-to-end)

🌏 Why Businesses Choose Taiwan

Competitive Advantage                                           Impact

#1 in Global Semiconductor Manufacturing.        High-tech ecosystem & reliable supply chain

Low Corporate Tax (20%)                                       Favorable for regional HQs

Talent pool strong in Engineering & Biotech         Accelerates R&D & product development

Trade Access across Asia-Pacific                          Great base for APAC expansion

💡 Success Snapshot: Tech Startup Launch

DBi client, EU–based AI software company

• Structure: Taiwan Limited Company
• Purpose: R&D + Taiwan partnerships
• Incorporation + tax ID in 9 weeks
•Received government tech incentives & talent subsidies

✅ Now scaling to supply chain solutions supporting semiconductor partners.

🚀 Enter Taiwan’s Vibrant Market with DBi🌐 

Thanks to our amazing Doing Business International Partners, you can access:
✔ Investment approval & licensing
✔ Document preparation & CPA coordination
✔ Company registration & tax compliance
✔ Bank account support
✔ Employment & ongoing corporate governance

👇 Let’s Start Your Expansion

Whether you’re building a tech hub, a regional HQ, or testing the market with a Rep Office — DBi makes your entry smooth and compliant.

📩 Contact our specialists filling the form below: