Fill in the form to receive a quote
Search a country below for company documents:
What is the company registry in Taiwan?
Department of Commerce, Ministry of Economic Affairs in Taiwan
15 Fuzhou Street, Zhongzheng District, Taipei City
About Taiwan
The Taiwan Companies Registry is located in Taipei.
Taiwan officially the Republic of China (ROC) is a country in East Asia. The main language of Taiwan is Mandarin Chinese which is spoken by 91.8% of the population with other languages such as Hokkien and Hakka Chinese spoken by a small percentage. The local currency is the New Taiwan dollar (TWD). The population of Taiwan is over 23.89 million.
Taiwan Economy
The Real GDP in Taiwan is in the region of $1.143 trillion with a GDP per capita of $47,800. Taiwan economy growth has been bolstered by tourism, services, construction, and private consumption. The leading export commodities for Taiwan are integrated circuits, machine parts, computers, refined petroleum, plastics.
Main Trading Partners of Taiwan
The leading export and import partners for Taiwan are:
Exports: China 22%, US 15%, Hong Kong 12%, Singapore 7%, Japan 6%
Imports: China 19%, Japan 12%, US 10%, South Korea 7%, Australia 6%
Taiwan Certificate of Incorporation
The Taiwan Certificate of Incorporation is issued by the local company register and we can provide a copy of this company incorporation certificate where available. A certificate of incorporation is a legal document that proves a company is registered with the local register and has met all the requirements to do so.
Taiwan Certificate of Good Standing
The certificate of Good standing is issued by the local Taiwan company registry. A Certificate of Good Standing (CGS) is an official document that confirms a company's legal compliance and good standing. The availability and information provided on the certificate of good standing will vary for each jurisdiction.
Reasons to obtain company documents
An extract from the Taiwan register can be used for many reasons including:
Background checks on potential Taiwan customers / suppliers
Litigation claims
Check potential employers
Wills and Probate
What information is free to view at Taiwan Company Registry?
None but a Taiwan company extract/profile will include where available:
Taiwan Company Name
Taiwan Legal Form
Taiwan Registered Address
Taiwan Contact details
Taiwan Current status (active/inactive)
Taiwan Activity / Type of Business
Taiwan Shareholders
Taiwan Registered capital
Taiwan Director and proprietors
Do you need to register / sign up at the Taiwan Company Registry?
No, you do not need to sign up at the local Taiwan register to order, obtain and download registered documents.
Number of Registered Companies in Taiwan
The number of registered companies is not Publicly Available in Taiwan.
Types of Companies in Taiwan
Businesses in Taiwan can be setup with several different types of companies which include:
無限公司 (Unlimited Company)
有限公司 (Limited Company, yǒuxiàn gōngsī)
兩合公司 (Limited Partnership)
股份有限公司 (Public Limited Company or Corporation, gǔfèn yǒuxiàn gōngsī
Can you order a Taiwan Apostille Certificate?
No, Taiwan has not agreed to the 1961 Hague Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents.
Even though Taiwan has not agreed to this Taiwan company registry search documents will often still require an Apostille certificate but will then also require further legalisation or attestation via their embassy.
What is the language(s) of the Taiwan Company Registry?
The Taiwan Company Register is in Chinese and English languages only.
Taiwan Embassies, high commissions and consulates
Taiwan has 12 embassies abroad, as well as one consulates and 94 other representations.
Taipei, the capital of Taiwan, hosts 12 embassies, and in addition there are another 54 representations located in Taiwan.
Taiwan Site Visits
Our network of global private investigators / process severs means we offer site visits throughout all of Taiwan. Our local partner is based in Taipei City which enables us to do site visits throughout all of Taiwan including New Taipei City, Hsinchu and Kaohsiung City. Our agents can make discreet enquiries at the location to confirm if company currently trades at the address and take photographs along with any other special requests.
Taiwan Country Rating
The current bond ratings for Taiwan from the major credit bureau(s) is listed below. Rating factors include the current account balance, debt payment history and timeliness, banking and financial operations, future economic outlook, and national economic strength.
Taiwan Moody's rating: Aa3 (first obtained in 1994)
Taiwan Standard & Poors rating: AA- (first obtained in 2002)
Taiwan Debt Collection
Creditreform provides an Taiwan Debt Collection service on a No Win No Fee basis. All debts are pursued by our local office/partner in the country/jurisdiction where the debtor is located including Taiwan.
Taiwan Skip Tracing
We provide private investigation services for all countries/jurisdictions including Taiwan. Our specialist Taiwan skip tracing service operates through our network of PI agents worldwide where we can trace individuals current addresses.
Taiwan Business Credit Reports
Creditreform provides Taiwan Business Credit reports on all companies and businesses registered in Taiwan. The report will include all available information and a credit rating/score. To request a recent sample credit report please contact us.
Taiwan Company Document Agency FAQs
1. What documents/extracts are available in Taiwan?
The extracts / documents available will vary depending on the jurisdiction and company type. If you can provide details on the company we can check availability to confirm what extracts are available and provide quote.
2. What is the difference between a company extract and a credit report?
A company extract provides official information/documentation which can include where available such as a company's registration, directors, and share capital. A credit report provides information about a company's finances, ownership and credit worthiness.
3. Is shareholder information available in Taiwan?
The availability of shareholder information depends on the jurisdiction, company type and local legislation.
4. Are financial statements available in Taiwan?
Financial information is usually required to be filed at the local register but is not always publicly available. Financial information is more publicly available in Europe compared to other regions globally where there is not always a legal requirement.
5. What is the cost to obtain company extracts?
The cost of obtaining company extracts varies depending on the jurisdiction, access to the local register and the delivery speed required. We will always provide a no obligation quote before proceeding.
6. What is the delivery time to obtain company documents?
The delivery time to obtain company documents depends on the jurisdiction and access to the local register. We will always provide the documents by email where possible to speed up delivery.