Taiwan Company – Incorporation Related Matters
| Q: |
What date is used as the reference date for company incorporation? |
| A: |
The date on which the directors assume office is used as the reference date. |
| Q: |
Is there a deadline for filing the company incorporation application? |
| A: |
Yes. The application must be filed within 15 days of the incorporation reference date. |
| Q: |
Are there any age requirements for directors? |
| A: |
Yes. A director must be at least 20 years old, or a married minor. |
| Q: |
After incorporation, is it mandatory to obtain the tax invoice certificate before starting operations? |
| A: |
Yes. You must obtain the certificate before commencing business and issuing invoices. |
| Q: |
Can the tax invoice certificate be collected by an authorized representative? |
| A: |
Generally, it must be collected in person by the company’s responsible person. Collection by a representative depends on the tax office’s discretion and may not always be permitted. |

