How do foreign nationals or Overseas Chinese apply to invest in Taiwan?
Overseas Chinese and foreign nationals who wish to invest in Taiwan are required to first submit an application with the Investment Commission, Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) in accordance with the Statute for Investment by Overseas Chinese or Statute for Investment by Foreign Nationals. After obtaining approval, they should register their company with the authority in charge of company registration in accordance with the Company Law. Those who wish to set up a branch company should seek approval from the Commerce Department of the MOEA. For more information on the application process and procedures regarding investment by Overseas Chinese and foreign nationals, please refer to the website of the Investment Commission, MOEA and make applications according to the investment process flowchart for Overseas Chinese and foreign nationals, as well as the Statute for Investment by Overseas Chinese and Statute for Investment by Foreign Nationals. The website of the Investment Commission i