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Are there any nationality restrictions applicable to the representative person of a Taiwan branch?
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No. However, if the representative person holds Chinese nationality or was born in Mainland China, the investment may be subject to additional regulatory requirements or different approval conditions.
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Is it possible to register more than one representative person?
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No. Only one representative person may be registered. However, a Taiwan branch may appoint multiple branch managers.
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Can a branch manager serve as the representative person?
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No. The representative person is the official representative of the Taiwan branch and has the authority to handle litigation and non-litigation legal matters on behalf of the branch. A branch manager is responsible for the branch's day-to-day management and business operations.
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Can the representative person of a Taiwan branch be changed?
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Yes. If the representative person needs to be replaced due to personnel changes or business needs, the foreign company must pass the relevant corporate resolution(s) and file an application for the change of registration with the competent authority.
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Can a branch manager act in place of the representative person for banking-related registration and change procedures?
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In principle, banks in Taiwan recognize only the representative person as the authorized representative for banking matters. Whether a branch manager may act as a substitute depends on the policies and requirements of the individual bank.
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SOALAN LAZIM
