Foreigners immigrate to Taiwan

by Investment / Employment

Taiwan Residence by Investment (Foreigner)

Requirements

Meets the definition of "foreign national" status.
Invests a minimum of 200,000 USD or more to establish/invest in an existing Taiwanese company.
Must provide proof of the source of funds.
After residing in Taiwan for the specified period, eligible to apply for permanent residency.

Process

Step 1

Schedule Consultation and Investment Planning
Our team will conduct a meeting with you to thoroughly understand your needs, and provide expert consultation.
Step 2

Document Verification and Notarization
We will assist in completing the required document verification or notarization as requested by the competent authorities.
Step 3

Completion of Investment Permit Application
After authorizing an accountant as the investment agent, Formosabear’s team will assist in drafting the business plan and submit the investment permit application to the Investment Commission.

Step 4

Opening a Bank Account
After approval of the investment permit, the applicant have to open a company preparatory bank account in Taiwan with our assistance.
Step 5

Capital Injection and Verification
Transfer the investment funds (a minimum of 200,000 USD) to the company’s preparatory account, following by the investment verification procedures.
Step 6

Company Registration
Our team will complete the necessary procedures for company and tax registration.

Step 7

Residency Permit Application
Apply for a residence visa at the overseas offices of Taiwan. Upon arrival in Taiwan, proceed to the National Immigration Agency to apply for a residency permit.
Step 8

Accounting and Tax Services
Our affiliated accounting firm will provide comprehensive accounting and tax services, offering timely financial and tax advice.
Step 9

Permanent Residency Application
After residing continuously in Taiwan for 5 years, with an annual residence of over 183 days, you can apply for permanent residency.

Step 1

Immigration Schedule Consultation and Investment Planning
Formosabear’s professional team will conduct a one-on-one meeting with you, thoroughly understanding your needs, and providing expert consultation.
Step 2

Document Verification and Notarization
Formosabear assists in completing the required document verification or notarization as requested by the competent authorities (accompanied by a representative limited to Taiwan/Hong Kong regions).
Step 3

Completion of Investment Permit Application
After authorizing an accountant as the investment agent, Formosabear’s team will assist in drafting the business plan and submit the investment permit application to the Investment Commission.
Step 4

Opening a Bank Account
After the investment permit is approved, the applicant needs to open a company bank account in Taiwan, and Formosabear will accompany them through the process.
Step 5

Capital Importation and Fund Approval Application
Transfer the investment funds (a minimum of 200,000 USD) to the company’s preparatory account, with Formosabear handling the transactions and applying for fund approval.
Step 6

Registration of Taiwanese Company
Formosabear’s team will undertake the registration process for establishing the company and obtaining tax registration.
Step 7

Residency Permit Application
Apply for a residence visa at the overseas offices of the Republic of China (Taiwan) and, upon arrival in Taiwan, proceed to the National Immigration Agency to apply for a residency permit.
Step 8

Accounting and Tax Services
Our affiliated accounting firm will provide comprehensive accounting and tax services, offering timely financial and tax advice.
Step 9

Permanent Residency Application
After residing continuously in Taiwan for 5 years, with an annual residence of over 183 days, you can apply for permanent residency.

**Depending on individual cases, the actual procedures and their sequence may vary, and adjustments may be necessary. Therefore, the basic flow provided above is for reference purposes only.

Entrepreneurial Self-Employment Immigration

Requirements

Invest NT$500,000 to establish a limited company in Taiwan.
Appoint the applicant as the manager of the company and apply for a work permit according to relevant regulations.
Apply for an Alien Resident Certificate (ARC)
Extend the work permit and residency period under certain condition.

Process

Step 1

Schedule Consultation and Investment Planning
Our professional team will conduct a meeting with you to deeply understand your needs and provide expert consultation.
Step 2

Document Verification and Notarization
We will assist in completing document verification or notarization as required by the competent authorities.
Step 3

Investment Permit Application
Our team will assist you in drafting a business plan and submitting the investment permit application to the Ministry of Economic Affairs.

Step 4

Open a Bank Account
After approval of the investment permit, the applicant have to open a company preparatory bank account in Taiwan with our assistance.
Step 5

Capital Injection and Verification
Transfer the investment funds (minimum of NT$500,000) to the company’s preparatory account; following by the disbursement and capital verification.
Step 6

Taiwan Company Registration
Our team will complete the necessary procedures for company registration and tax registration.

Step 7

Work Permit Application
Apply for a work permit for foreign professionals with the Ministry of Labor.
Step 8

Alien Resident Certificate (ARC) Application

Apply for a residence visa at the overseas offices of Taiwan. Upon arrival in Taiwan, proceed to the National Immigration Agency to apply for a residency permit.
Step 9

Permanent Residency Application
After continuously residing in Taiwan for 5 years, with an annual stay exceeding 183 days, you can apply for permanent residency for foreign nationals.

Step 1

Immigration Consultation and Investment Planning
Formosabear’s professional team will conduct a one-on-one meeting with you to deeply understand your needs and provide expert consultation.
Step 2

Document Verification and Notarization
Formosabear assists in completing the required document verification or notarization as required by the competent authorities (accompanied by personnel is limited to Taiwan/Hong Kong regions).
Step 3

Complete Investment Permit Application
Authorize an accountant to act as an investment agent; Formosabear’s team will assist you in drafting a business plan and submitting the investment permit application to the Investment Commission.
Step 4

Open a Bank Account
After the investment permit is approved, the applicant needs to open a company bank account in Taiwan, and Formosabear will accompany you to facilitate the process.
Step 5

Capital Transfer and Verification
Transfer the investment funds (minimum of NT$500,000) to the company’s preparatory account; Formosabear will handle the disbursement and apply for capital verification.
Step 6

Establish a Registered Taiwan Company
Formosabear’s team will handle the company registration and tax registration processes.
Step 7

Accounting and Tax Filing Services
Our affiliated accounting firm will provide comprehensive accounting and tax services, offering timely financial and tax advice.
Step 8

Apply for Work Permit
Apply for a work permit for foreign professionals with the Ministry of Labor.
Step 9

Apply for Alien Resident Certificate (ARC)
Apply for an Alien Resident Certificate at the overseas offices of the Republic of China, and after entering Taiwan, complete the residency permit application at the National Immigration Agency.
Step 10

Assist in Applying for Permanent Residency
After continuously residing in Taiwan for 5 years, with an annual stay exceeding 183 days, you can apply for permanent residency for foreign nationals.

**Depending on individual cases, the actual procedures and their sequence may vary, and adjustments may be necessary. Therefore, the basic flow provided above is for reference purposes only.

Extension Conditions for Work Permit

Companies established for over a year must meet one of the following requirements:

1. The average annual revenue in Taiwan over the last 1 year or the preceding 3 years must be at least NT$3 million.
2. The average total import and export performance must be at least USD $500,000.
3. The average agency commission must be at least USD $200,000.

Foreign Professional Employment Immigration

Requirements

Foreigners are eligible to work in specific professional fields in Taiwan if they have been employed and received approval from the Ministry of labor.

Specific professional fields include

Specialized or technical work
The Director or Manager of an Approved Business Invested or Established by Overseas Chinese or Foreigner
School teacher
Full-time foreign teachers in cram schools
Sports coaches or athletes
Arts and performing arts
Contracting foreigners

Process

Step 1

Get hired by a Taiwan Company
Step 2

Work Permit Application
Step 3

Alien Resident Certificate (ARC) Application

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Step 2

Work Residence Permit Application
Step 3

Application for Alien Permanent Resident Certificate (APRC)

**Depending on individual cases, the actual procedures and their sequence may vary, and adjustments may be necessary. Therefore, the basic flow provided above is for reference purposes only.

Q&A

01. Can family members apply for residence together?

Spouses and children under 18 of foreigners who come to Taiwan for investment or employment can apply for residence permits together and become accompanying family members of the main applicant.

02. When can foreigners apply for the Alien Permanent Resident Certificate (APRC)?

For foreign investors in Taiwan, after continuously residing in Taiwan for 5 years, with an annual residence exceeding 183 days, they are eligible to apply for the Alien Permanent Resident Certificate (APRC).
For foreign professionals engaged in specialized technical work, after continuously residing in Taiwan for 5 years, with an average annual residence exceeding 183 days, they can apply for the Alien Permanent Resident Certificate (APRC).

03. Can foreigners apply for naturalization as Taiwanese nationals?

Yes, foreigners can apply for naturalization as Taiwanese nationals after renouncing their original nationality.

04. Am l classified as an foreigner if l have a Hong Kong passport at the same time?

For recognition as a Hong Kong resident in Taiwan, the individual must meet all of the following conditions:
-Hold a Hong Kong Permanent Resident Identity Card
-Hold a Hong Kong passport or British National Overseas (BNO) passport
-Not hold a passport other than a Hong Kong passport or British National Overseas (BNO) passport

If holding another foreign passport, the applicant is classified as a foreigner.

05. Can foreigners participate in National Health Insurance?

(1) For employers (including self-employed individuals):
After obtaining a Taiwan residence permit, applicants and their spouses and children can join the NHI after residing in Taiwan for half a year.
(2) For employees:
From the date of employment, the employing company (employer) is responsible for enrolling the employee in health insurance.

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FOREIGNERS IMMIGRATE TO TAIWAN

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Taiwan Residence by Investment (Foreigner)

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Entrepreneurial Self-Employment Immigration

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Extension Conditions for Work Permit

Foreign Professional Employment Immigration

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Q&A

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Can family members apply for residence together?

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When can foreigners apply for the Alien Permanent Resident Certificate (APRC)?

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Can foreigners apply for naturalization as Taiwanese nationals?

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Am l classified as an foreigner if l have a Hong Kong passport at the same time?

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Can foreigners participate in National Health Insurance?

CONTACT US

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