Starting a business in Taiwan

Business Money
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Hey Everyone,

I’m sure there’s a thread somewhere about this, but I can’t seem to find one. How does one go about starting a business in Taiwan? More importantly, where does one (that would be me, in this example :smiley:) go to find information from the horses’s mouth, preferably in English? Additionally, does anybody have any pointers or first-hand experience that they could pass on?

Thanks in advance!

Matt

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I’d suggest getting in touch with JusRegal jusregal.com/English.htm

It all depends on what type of business you want to set up really, but there’s some information on their website with regards to requirements on your side.

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LostSwede,

Thanks a bunch – that’s really helpful. Now hopefully somebody will come along whose brain I might be able to pick just a bit, and then I’ll be good to go! Thanks, man!

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You can find a whole forum of topics dedicated to this question here: viewforum.php?f=88

If you tell us your location and type of business, chances are good that are others here who can provide you with more information.

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I’m starting in the United States, coming to Taiwan in late August. I’ve got a small academic editing business, with most of my clients being international graduate students. But I haven’t registered any trademark or set up a limited liability. So unfortunately, I think it’s probably too late to get all of that together before I come to Taiwan. Am I right? If I were able to get my affairs in order here in the States before arriving in Taiwan, would I be able to do the necessary visa juggling after arrival? And with a small business, what are the capital requirements? Since I operate out of my own home here, I’ve got low overhead, but also haven’t built up a much of a capital reserve.

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This would be a good read and the most affordable way of doing things for you Llary's (almost) Complete Guide to Rep. Office Registration

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Wowsers – good info! Thanks!