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Comparison Chart of Branch and Subsidiary in Taiwan

Comparison Chart of Branch and Subsidiary in Taiwan

Type of Entity


Branch Office of Foreign Company


Subsidiary


Limited Company


Company Limited by Shares


Character


Foreign companies apply for recognition and set up branch office, for doing business in Taiwan.


Shareholders apply for an independent corporation, for doing business in Taiwan.


Company Name


Translate foreign company name into Chinese language and apply for name verification.


Name company & apply for name verification


Documents


1. Certificates of the status of foreign companies /nationals
2. Authorization letter of proxy which legalised by Taiwan embassy
3. Investment plans


Minimum Number of Shareholders


0


1


1-2 (Note 1)


Minimum Number of Directors


1 (Note 2)


1


3


Minimum Number of Supervisors


N/A


N/A


1


Corporate Directors Permitted


No (Note 2)


No


Requirement for Local Directors


No


Requirement for Local Supervisors


N/A


No


Requirement for Registered Office


Yes


Requirement for Local Meeting

No


Yes


Minimum Authorized Capital(Note3)  
Requirement for share certificates

N/A


No


Yes


Requirement for Income Tax Return
Yes
Requirement for Audited Accounts
Yes
Company Income Tax
17%
Dividend Distribution Tax

None (Note 4)


20% (of Income after Company Income tax)


Duration of Set Up Procedures
60-90 Days
Independent Entity

No


Yes


Obligation

Any unperformed obligation of branch office shall still be performed by foreign company.


When the assets of company are not sufficient to meet its liabilities, the company shall apply for a declaration of bankruptcy.




Note:


1. 1 is for corporation shareholder; 2 for individual shareholders.
2. Representative / Managing Officer.
3. The authorized capital shall be transferred into company’s bank account from where parent company/shareholder resides. In addition, share capital shall not be paid in installments nor solicited from outsiders.
4. Amendment to 20% from none is expected in future. When enacted, tax burden will be same as subsidiary.


If you wish to obtain more information or assistance, please browse the official website of Kaizen Certified Public Accountants Limited at www.bycpa.com or send email to enquiries@bycpa.com.

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