๐น๐ผ Annual Compliance โ Taiwan
Ongoing requirements and costs for maintaining your Taiwan company in good standing.
Annual Costs
Key Compliance Requirements
Company Limited by Shares (Co., Ltd.)
- Annual cost: NTD 50,000 โ 300,000 ($1,600 โ $9,500)
- Required documents: 7 items
Common Compliance Mistakes
Skipping the Foreign Investment Approval (FIA) step
Fix: FIA from the MOEA Investment Commission is mandatory for all foreign-invested companies. Operating without FIA approval can result in the company being treated as a domestic entity, losing foreign investor protections and profit repatriation rights. Always complete FIA before incorporation.
Setting capital too low to qualify for work permits
Fix: While there is no statutory minimum capital, a capital base below NTD 500,000 may make it difficult to obtain work permits for foreign directors and employees. Set capital at NTD 500,000+ ($16,000+) to ensure work permit eligibility.
Not leveraging R&D tax credits under the Statute for Industrial Innovation
Fix: Taiwan offers a 15% R&D tax credit on qualifying expenditure, capped at 30% of tax liability. Many foreign companies are unaware of this incentive or fail to maintain the documentation required to claim it. Engage a local CPA to structure R&D claims from the first year of operations.
This content is educational and does not constitute legal or tax advice. Always consult a qualified professional for your specific situation. Data last verified March 2026.