Since we are nearing 3000 posts and I can’t edit the original post, let me put this here as “solution”:
There is a very extensive FAQ for the gold card available at taiwangoldcard.com
I strongly suggest checking there first before asking here (or trying to dig out answers from the 3K posts above).
This is an unofficial, volunteer-run FAQ site for those applying for the Gold Card & holders of the card. Our very own @fifieldt and several others keep that FAQ up to date. If you have any suggestion for improvement, please head over to the dedicated thread: Gold Card FAQ