The basic particulars of general companies (non-publicly listed companies) in Taiwan can be found on the Taiwan Business Registration Office website. These basic particulars include basic information such as company name, company address, names of directors, capital amount, and business items. However, detailed shareholder information cannot be accessed through this search.

To access documents beyond the publicly available information, such as company registration forms, article of association, board meeting minutes, and auditor’s reports, these documents are considered non-public and must be applied for either in the name of the company in Taiwan or on behalf of an interested party. Applications in the name of an interested party require supporting documents proving the interest, along with identity documents and an explanation of the reasons for the application. Supporting documents may include court summonses, judgements, lawsuit proof documents, contracts, negotiable instruments, proof of dishonor, or shareholder certificate documents. If these documents are in a foreign language, a traditional Chinese translation is also required.

Taiwan companies can also apply for a company registration certificate and an English certificate, which needs be applied for in the name of the Taiwan company. The English certificate has a fixed translation content, including the company name, total capital, names of directors, company address, date of establishment, and business activities.

Kaizen can provide services for document searches, with a processing time of approximately 7 business days. The application documents will be officially issued by the Taiwan Business Registration Office. If you require our services, please contact our professional consultants.