That’s the biggest issue, Taiwanese companies and banks treat the APRC with the same level of respect as an ARC … that is none
Tstar tel as one example. You need an cosigner. I have APRC. Doesn’t matter still a foreigner.
No Shenfenzheng you’re not a person here.
Other things include some land purchases are still off limits, some vehicles foreigners can’t buy, the 20% withholding tax still hits APRC holders, still needing to apply for an open work permit
This issue doesn’t happen in Korea, Japan, Singapore and Hong Kong once one has permanent residence.
Taiwan permanent resident means didly squat. If APRC meant same rights to services so that I can be a functional member of society I’d be happy enough with that.