1. Can a foreign shareholder hold 100% of a Taiwan company?
Yes, a foreign individual or corporate can hold 100% of a Taiwan company. An approval from Investment Commission will be required before you submit the company registration.
2. Can a foreigner do a joint venture with a Taiwanese or a foreigner?
Yes, a foreigner can do the joint venture with 1 or more people of any nationality. If a representative with foreign nationality needs to apply for a work permit, the foreign ownership must be above 1/3 of the Taiwan company.
3. Can a student with foreign nationality set up a company in Taiwan?
There is no regulation prohibits a student with foreign nationality to set up a company in Taiwan. Once the student is 20 years old or above and can provide the source of fund and a business plan, he/she can freely set up a company in Taiwan.
