Procedure Introduction
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Preparation of Relevant Documents &
Report to the Ministry of Economic Affairs
Please provide:
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Application form (If represented by an accountant or lawyer, a power of attorney should be attached separately).
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Chinese name of the Representative office
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Company seals(can be commissioned for engraving).
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Approval letters from other authorities (If required by the relevant competent authority, a copy of the approval document should be attached; otherwise, it is not necessary).
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Copy of the legal entity qualification certificate (Issued by the competent authority for company registration at the company's location, accompanied by a Chinese translation)
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Copy of the articles of incorporation of the parent company (Not necessarily required for foreign companies)
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power of attorney for the representative in the territory of R.O.C. (the competent authority may request notarization or certification when it is necessary.)
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Copy of the identification document of the representative in the territory of the R.O.C.
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Copy of the consent letter from the property owner and proof of ownership.
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Two copies of Application for Registration (Change) of Foreign Company Representative office
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Work plan for the representative office in Taiwan
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Registration fee of NTD $1,000.
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Representative Office Establishment
If the representative is:
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A Taiwanese citizen > Please provide a copy of the identification document.
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An overseas compatriot > The proof of their residence can be one of the following:
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Copy of the Alien Resident Certificate.
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Copy of the passport (with address and signature or seal).
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Proof of residence issued by their home country's government.
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A declaration issued by the individual (including name, nationality, and address) , and authenticated by a court in Taiwan.
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A Hong Kong or Macau resident > The proof of their residence can refer to the following sheet:
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National Taxation Bureau Registration (Withholding Tax)
Please provide:
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Registration form from the competent authority.
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Company seals
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Copy of the identification document of the responsible person (passport or residence permit).
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Power of attorney for the agent and original identification document of the agent (not required if there is no agent).
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Lease agreement, consent letter from the property owner, property tax bill and Land Ownership Certificate.
Applying for Work Permit
(if applying for Residence Permit is needed)
Foreign Individual Qualification: Representative of a representative office established with the permission of the central competent authority for specific businesses.
Employer Qualification (Office): Representative of a foreign company's representative office established with the permission of the central competent authority for specific businesses and with work experience. *No work experience required if the establishment is less than 1 year.
Please provide:
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Original receipt of examination fee.
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Application form.
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List of employed foreign individuals.
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Copy of the passport or Alien Resident Certificate of employed foreign individuals.
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Copy of employment contract.
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Copy of identification document (ID card, passport, or Alien Resident Certificate) of the responsible person.
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Proof of registration or business registration certificate.
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Copy of the approval letter for overseas Chinese and foreign investment enterprises issued by the competent authority.
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Copy of proof of capital or revenue.
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Copy of company registration or change registration form (with manager position noted).
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Applying for Visa to Taiwan
(if applying for Residence Permit is needed)
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Original and copy of the permit letter issued by the Ministry of Labor (Work Permit).
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Original and copy of passport.
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Application form.
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Two passport-size color photos.
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One form of personal identification (Example: for Japanese, it could be the resident card, driver's license, health insurance card, My Number card, etc. Each country has different regulations).
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Applying for Residence Permit(if applying for Residence Permit is needed)
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Work Permit (valid for at least six months).
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Proof of current employment (issued within the past month).
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Passport and entry visa (original and photocopy for verification).
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Application form.
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Proof of current residence (such as lease agreement, letter of consent from the landlord, and property ownership certificate).
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Relevant supporting documents for the purpose of application (original and photocopy for verification).
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One passport-size color photo.
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Extension of Representative Office Work Permit
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Please provide:
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Original receipt of examination fee (NTD $500).
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Application form.
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List of employed foreign individuals.
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Photocopy of the passport or Alien Resident Certificate of the employed foreign individuals.
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Photocopy or duplicate of the employment contract.
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Proof of capital or revenue(work performance records is required).
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Photocopy of the original employment permit letter.
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Identification documents of the responsible person.
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Company registration or institution establishment registration certificate.
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Salary withholding statements (including income tax withholding).
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Declaration of the total working hours of employed foreign individuals for the most recent year.