What are the laws governing the sale and purchase of real estate by foreign nationals in Taiwan? What documents do they have to prepare?
(1)Application form for land registration.
(2)Identification documents of obligor and oblige of changes in land rights.
(3)Contract of sale and purchase.
(4)Tax payment or tax exemption documents.
(5)Certificate of Reciprocity (has included in the table of reciprocal countries, therefore not necessary).
(6)Certificate of zoning for land use (do not need to submit if the land is considered non-urban).
(7)Land ownership certificate.
(8)Authorization document (attach if individual is unable to apply personally).
(9)Other documents of evidence required according to the provisions of the Central Land Administration.