Taipei City GovernmentEconomy/ Finance/ Taxhttps://english.gov.taipei/News.aspx?n=755F4B5A4BB08CAE&sms=5B794C46F3CDE718enTaipei City Government<![CDATA[Should a trademark be registered as an individual if the company hasn't been incorporated yet?]]>https://english.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=755F4B5A4BB08CAE&s=CEC7052D02F39492A:Registering a trademark as an individual before incorporation is recommended to secure priority under the "first-to-file" principle and prevent brand squatting during the registration gap. Once the company is established, ownership can be formally assigned or licensed to the business, ensuring both brand protection and operational flexibility.

]]>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 03:33:00 GMT<![CDATA[【Project of Subsidies & Incentives For Taipei Industry】When should I apply for project modification?]]>https://english.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=755F4B5A4BB08CAE&s=647795B361181330A: You need to file the modification and get it approved one month before the end date of project.

]]>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 05:54:00 GMT<![CDATA[How should unused paper and electronic invoices be handled?]]>https://english.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=755F4B5A4BB08CAE&s=C484F506B2396904A:Unused paper invoices must not be discarded directly; instead, they must be voided by clipping the corners. For electronic invoices, unused invoice number segments must be uploaded to the Ministry of Finance E-Invoice Integrated Service Platform for recordation within 10 days of the start of the next period.

]]>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 08:32:00 GMT<![CDATA[Can a company’s responsible person enroll in labor union health insurance?]]>https://english.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=755F4B5A4BB08CAE&s=48D67032F3CF2A22A: No. The responsible person cannot be insured under a labor union. Their health insurance must be enrolled through the company instead.

]]>Tue, 11 Nov 2025 03:02:00 GMT<![CDATA[【Project of Subsidies & Incentives For Taipei Industry】Do I have to write the proposal in Chinese?]]>https://english.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=755F4B5A4BB08CAE&s=9788AFEAFA4DEB09A: We provide English application form and proposal format on our website.

]]>Mon, 13 Oct 2025 06:31:00 GMT<![CDATA[【Project of Subsidies & Incentives For Taipei Industry】Is it possible to apply for modification after the project being approved?]]>https://english.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=755F4B5A4BB08CAE&s=C1BB88AF9FB4C446A: It is allowed to apply for modification during the project. Judges' will review your requests and decide if its approved or not.

]]>Tue, 12 Aug 2025 05:46:00 GMT<![CDATA[What is the “Theme R&D Subsidy”? How is it different from general subsidies?]]>https://english.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=755F4B5A4BB08CAE&s=FBCFCEC0494010F9A: The Theme R&D Subsidy is a funding program launched by the Department of Economic Development, Taipei City Government (hereafter referred to as the Department). It aims to promote innovation and development in emerging industries based on policy objectives and industry trends.

 

Unlike general subsidies, this program is not open on a regular basis. Each application round features specific themes and timelines, which are announced separately by the Department.

]]>Fri, 04 Jul 2025 10:21:00 GMT<![CDATA[【Project of Subsidies & Incentives For Taipei Industry】How should I arrange the portion of 'subsidy' & 'self funding' in the budget statement?]]>https://english.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=755F4B5A4BB08CAE&s=3028A575FC80F5C5The subsidy is restricted to equal or below 50% of the whole budget. Every item needs to be separated into  'subsidy' & 'self funding', and  'subsidy' should be equal or less than 'self funding'.

]]>Fri, 06 Jun 2025 09:09:00 GMT<![CDATA[I run an e-commerce platform and have drafted user terms by referencing other websites. Do I still need a lawyer to review them?]]>https://english.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=755F4B5A4BB08CAE&s=5357692E81A4D2DBA: Referencing terms from other websites can be a good starting point, but directly copying content may lead to copyright issues. It is advisable to consult a legal professional to review and supplement the terms as needed, in order to reduce the risk of future disputes.

]]>Fri, 09 May 2025 10:51:00 GMT<![CDATA[How is the rate of house tax calculated？]]>https://english.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=755F4B5A4BB08CAE&s=AFACC1E6BB0851FDth {font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1em;}th,td {text-align: center; vertical-align: middle;}.taxrate {color: red;}

House tax is levied in accordance with the current value of the house at the following rates stipulated by "Taipei Municipal Government Ordinance of House Tax Levy":


House usageNumber of houses holdStatutory Tax rate
For residential purposesOwner-occupiedWithin 3 houses nationwide1.2%
Single owner-occupied: The owner,spouse, and minor children together only own 1 house nationwide, with its curren value below a certain benchmark1%
Leased for public welare purposesNo limitation1.2%
Leased with a declared rental income reaching the local rental standard or inherited jointly-owned propertiesWithin 4 houses nationwide1.5%
5 to 6 houses nationwide2%
Up to 7 houses nationwide2.4%
Houses for sale with residental purposes (as stated in th Usage License)Based on the duration of the house held by its builder
Within 1 year2%
1 to 2 years2.4%
2 to 4 years3.6%
4 to 5 years4.2%
Over 5 years4.8%
Other usesWithin 2 houses nationsidw3.2%
3 to 4 houses nationsidw3.8%
5 to 6 houses nationsidw4.2%
Up to 7 houses nationsidw4.8%
For non-residential purposesFor running business, private hospitals, clinics, or freelance offices3%
Used by non-profit civil organizations.2%
]]>Mon, 14 Apr 2025 06:31:00 GMT<![CDATA[【Project of Subsidies & Incentives For Taipei Industry】Do I need to stamp the company stamp and representative stamp on the proposal?]]>https://english.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=755F4B5A4BB08CAE&s=CF944EBC552EB7AFA: Yes, please stamp on the cover of proposal. Stamp on front and back side of appendix such as MOU, labor insurance certification, tax, etc.

]]>Thu, 10 Apr 2025 11:38:00 GMT<![CDATA[Before applying for a co-working space listing, how should we submit a location review if the business has multiple addresses?]]>https://english.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=755F4B5A4BB08CAE&s=2A865C253F5C3114    If your business location has multiple addresses in the same building or neighboring floors, the total space used may affect the review outcome. Each address might meet the rules individually, but when combined, the total area could exceed the allowed limit. To avoid violations of urban planning or building regulations, please apply for a combined location review.


    When submitting the application, choose one main address and list the other addresses (including floors) in the remarks section.


    If you are registering a company or business and have different pre-approved addresses from the same or neighboring buildings, the Commerce Department may ask you to combine them into a single application to ensure compliance and avoid penalties.


]]>Wed, 05 Mar 2025 03:52:00 GMT<![CDATA[【Project of Subsidies & Incentives For Taipei Industry】Is it necessary to provide labor insurance certifications of all my employees?]]>https://english.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=755F4B5A4BB08CAE&s=042E0CC53F045A69A: Please provide full-time labor insurance certifications of project leader, contact person and employees who apply for the salary subsidy in the budget statement.

]]>Wed, 05 Feb 2025 09:01:00 GMT<![CDATA[Can tax be paid only at banking institutions and convenience stores? Are there other ways?]]>https://english.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=755F4B5A4BB08CAE&s=1218A1288E012783To make tax payment more convenient, besides banking institutions and convenience stores, payments can also be paid through PAY.TAIPEI, mobile payment tools or e-payment account, paytax website, online inquiry tax payment, or transfer via telephone payment. For further information, please visit "Payment of Taxes" at FAQs area on our website.

]]>Thu, 16 Jan 2025 09:51:00 GMT<![CDATA[How do I register my business if I want to open an online store or sell items online?]]>https://english.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=755F4B5A4BB08CAE&s=CDEB2A87FBE5A5DA    An online store refers to a store that sells goods through a virtual online channel, and uses online marketing, direct sales, or store shelf sales as marketing channels . If you have been operating a retail business in a store and sell goods through online marketing, the application for business registration is no different from that of a general store, and the business items depend on the type of goods sold.


    If you operate a retail business in a non-traditional retail manner without a store, using mail and electronic media such as radio, television, and the Internet, you should register as "F399040 Non-store Retail Business"; in addition, according to the legislative intent of Article 9 of the Business Registration Act, the business of a business registration can be recorded in a general manner as "In addition to permitted businesses, businesses that are not prohibited or restricted by laws and regulations may be operated."

]]>Mon, 13 Jan 2025 06:22:00 GMT<![CDATA[【Project of Subsidies & Incentives For Taipei Industry】What kinds of expenditure can be categorized as outsourcing expenditure?]]>https://english.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=755F4B5A4BB08CAE&s=3DA2B00F589FCB90A: The expenditure of project items which was delivered by other companies or business. Those items should be related to the project.

]]>Wed, 18 Dec 2024 07:39:00 GMT<![CDATA[【Project of Subsidies & Incentives For Taipei Industry】Is there any rule about the project duration?]]>https://english.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=755F4B5A4BB08CAE&s=CCB0D4FB63C431A6Project is restricted from 8 to 18 months. Incubation project can go for 24 months.

]]>Mon, 14 Oct 2024 03:16:00 GMT<![CDATA[What are the review mechanisms for listing information about "Co-working Spaces" on the Startup@Taipei website?]]>https://english.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=755F4B5A4BB08CAE&s=D8B799EA58BFEB9D    When applying to list a "Co-working Space" on the Startup@Taipei website, an "Advanced Inquiry on Business Venues" must be conducted first. The items in the inquiry must be verified and approved by the respective inquiry units before the listing can be made.

]]>Mon, 14 Oct 2024 03:15:00 GMT<![CDATA[【Project of Subsidies & Incentives For Taipei Industry】Do we need to attend any project presentation to the judges?]]>https://english.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=755F4B5A4BB08CAE&s=EE6C7D971BEED4B1Yes, the Project Director should attend project presentation to the judges after paper examination.

]]>Thu, 08 Aug 2024 10:29:00 GMT<![CDATA[【Project of Subsidies & Incentives For Taipei Industry】Is there any sample of project proposal?]]>https://english.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=755F4B5A4BB08CAE&s=016C646BA88C963ENo. There is no sample of proposal. Please download the template of proposal on official website and then apply for professional counseling online after filling it out.

]]>Thu, 06 Jun 2024 10:19:00 GMT<![CDATA[【Project of Subsidies & Incentives For Taipei Industry】If I want to submit the R&D Subsidy or Brand Subsidy application, how many years should my company have been established?]]>https://english.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=755F4B5A4BB08CAE&s=84DC09979F5B8CCEA company should be established over one year and has sales income on 401 tax report or has increased company capital in the past one year.

]]>Mon, 01 Apr 2024 10:52:00 GMT<![CDATA[【Project of Subsidies & Incentives For Taipei Industry】What is the maximum subsidy amount for career training programs under the Self-Governance Ordinance??]]>https://english.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=755F4B5A4BB08CAE&s=ABC6EE95B8388DCDThe maximum subsidy for labor career training is NT$800 thousand; however, the career training subsidy may be increased to a maximum of NT$1 million for enterprises with the recommendation of Taipei City public career institutes, and enterprises that have increased the employment of middle-aged unemployed workers to a total of 1% of that of the original employees.

]]>Wed, 13 Mar 2024 08:44:00 GMT<![CDATA[【Project of Subsidies & Incentives For Taipei Industry】Any limitation on the initial date of the project?]]>https://english.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=755F4B5A4BB08CAE&s=D2A2FA420F4620FCThe initial date of the project should not be earlier than the date of submitting an application.

]]>Thu, 11 Jan 2024 02:55:00 GMT<![CDATA[【Project of Subsidies & Incentives For Taipei Industry】I want to set a booth in the department store. Can I apply grant for booth as venue rental?]]>https://english.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=755F4B5A4BB08CAE&s=094731B188CE583CVenue rental grant is for the rent of event area which is set for the project. Long-term booth rent is not included in.

]]>Fri, 06 Oct 2023 06:38:00 GMT<![CDATA[【Project of Subsidies & Incentives For Taipei Industry】Any limitation on the initial date of the project?]]>https://english.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=755F4B5A4BB08CAE&s=9EFD3F88B80FDA50The initial date of the project should not be earlier than the date of submitting an application.

]]>Tue, 13 Jun 2023 07:22:00 GMT<![CDATA[【Project of Subsidies & Incentives For Taipei Industry】Can I list my employee of company as consultant for grant?]]>https://english.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=755F4B5A4BB08CAE&s=3B30CE1710DC22B3No. Consultants listed on for asking grant should not be the employee of applying company.

]]>Mon, 13 Feb 2023 06:29:00 GMT<![CDATA[Are foreign subsidiaries qualified to apply for SITI? ]]>https://english.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=755F4B5A4BB08CAE&s=058DB18401CF6CDENo, foreign subsidiaries are not qualified to apply, but foreign branches are eligible to apply for R&D Subsidy, Branding Subsidy, Incubation Subsidy and Investment incentives.

]]>Thu, 12 Jan 2023 06:52:00 GMT<![CDATA[【Project of Subsidies & Incentives For Taipei Industry】Do we need to submit an auditing and attestation of a financial report at closeout step?]]>https://english.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=755F4B5A4BB08CAE&s=015021C71220BD3BThe subsidy recipient needs to provide an auditing and attestation of a financial report by a certified public accountant (CPA) or chartered accountant (CA) when claiming the balance of subsidy.

]]>Mon, 12 Dec 2022 09:25:00 GMT<![CDATA[What is the maximum length of time for a work permit that may be applied for a foreigner hired to work in Taiwan? Is there a maximum number of applications?]]>https://english.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=755F4B5A4BB08CAE&s=776DB6EEB717CF27The maximum length of time for each work permit is 3 years for a foreign professional, which may be extended by application at the end of the employment; there is no limit to the number of extensions.

]]>Fri, 11 Nov 2022 03:04:00 GMT<![CDATA[Can a foreigner set up a joint venture with a Taiwanese or a person of a different nationality?]]>https://english.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=755F4B5A4BB08CAE&s=C686D7027793CC9AWed, 07 Sep 2022 03:03:00 GMT<![CDATA[【Project of Subsidies & Incentives For Taipei Industry】How long will it take for the application process?]]>https://english.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=755F4B5A4BB08CAE&s=91CF39FF767FF1F8Thu, 11 Aug 2022 02:58:00 GMT<![CDATA[Can foreigners register a business in Taiwan? How to apply?]]>https://english.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=755F4B5A4BB08CAE&s=F76B41E720F2BC61Tue, 12 Jul 2022 06:43:00 GMT<![CDATA[【Project of Subsidies & Incentives For Taipei Industry】During project period, could I make replacement of material fee?]]>https://english.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=755F4B5A4BB08CAE&s=346840B4E6FE974AThu, 09 Jun 2022 06:56:00 GMT<![CDATA[Is there an age limit to apply for a Startups subsidy?]]>https://english.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=755F4B5A4BB08CAE&s=94E904A35FECCC62Mon, 23 May 2022 06:39:00 GMT<![CDATA[What is the "Registered Address" refer?]]>https://english.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=755F4B5A4BB08CAE&s=01B46D54229D7910Tue, 08 Mar 2022 02:35:00 GMT<![CDATA[【Project of Subsidies & Incentives For Taipei Industry】My company's registered address is in New Taipei City. Can I apply for this SiTi subsidy project?]]>https://english.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=755F4B5A4BB08CAE&s=3F78BFC6A76FA23FWed, 09 Feb 2022 02:14:00 GMT<![CDATA[Does the employee's labor insurance have to be insured under the company when applying for SITI?]]>https://english.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=755F4B5A4BB08CAE&s=6501AE33099BCB2BThu, 06 Jan 2022 02:00:00 GMT<![CDATA[【Project of Subsidies & Incentives For Taipei Industry】Can UI/UX companies be listed in the R&D outsourcing fee?]]>https://english.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=755F4B5A4BB08CAE&s=A6912D136C44DE2BFri, 03 Dec 2021 01:53:00 GMT<![CDATA[Can foreigners set up solely foreign-owned enterprises in Taiwan?]]>https://english.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=755F4B5A4BB08CAE&s=4E13A55A16A13B14Fri, 12 Nov 2021 06:36:00 GMT<![CDATA[【Project of Subsidies & Incentives For Taipei Industry】How do social contribution activities increase the amount of subsidy and the chance of winning subsidy?]]>https://english.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=755F4B5A4BB08CAE&s=A7BC4516E52C3C72Tue, 19 Oct 2021 08:14:00 GMT<![CDATA[In the case of a one-person company, do I need to apply for labor and health insurance?]]>https://english.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=755F4B5A4BB08CAE&s=5507B4B432E636DATue, 07 Sep 2021 03:35:00 GMT<![CDATA[【Project of Subsidies & Incentives For Taipei Industry】Can I list online advertising fee as outsourcing expenses?]]>https://english.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=755F4B5A4BB08CAE&s=764431DB0DFA764CFri, 20 Aug 2021 02:46:00 GMT<![CDATA[【Project of Subsidies & Incentives For Taipei Industry】Can the host of the subsidy program be included in the personnel expenses?]]>https://english.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=755F4B5A4BB08CAE&s=3653EB7B6527755ETue, 20 Jul 2021 08:49:00 GMT<![CDATA[【Project of Subsidies & Incentives For Taipei Industry】Can I submit the application first and then offer the contract with outsourcing company separately later?]]>https://english.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=755F4B5A4BB08CAE&s=2718F231BC99C0E7Thu, 24 Jun 2021 08:53:00 GMT<![CDATA[How do I set up a social group(association)?]]>https://english.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=755F4B5A4BB08CAE&s=A223DF4FBB877346Department of Social Welfare,Taipei City Government.]]>Mon, 10 May 2021 06:41:00 GMT<![CDATA[【Project of Subsidies & Incentives For Taipei Industry】Can I apply grant for Audit fee by CPA?]]>https://english.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=755F4B5A4BB08CAE&s=BAC65A7B96AA2FC7Thu, 15 Apr 2021 08:06:00 GMT<![CDATA[【Project of Subsidies & Incentives For Taipei Industry】Should R&D personnel provide progress reports per month or terminally?]]>https://english.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=755F4B5A4BB08CAE&s=0143059620C2C868Mon, 15 Mar 2021 08:37:00 GMT<![CDATA[Can I apply for an entrepreneur visa in the name of a team?]]>https://english.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=755F4B5A4BB08CAE&s=374D211888F7D461Thu, 11 Mar 2021 08:17:00 GMT<![CDATA[If the registered address is different from the actual renting address, can I apply for the rental subsidy of "Investment Incentives ?]]>https://english.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=755F4B5A4BB08CAE&s=82A1F593580AEC4DFri, 22 Jan 2021 03:19:00 GMT<![CDATA[【Project of Subsidies & Incentives For Taipei Industry】Is there any suggestion for compiling a project budget, e.g., numbers of personnel?]]>https://english.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=755F4B5A4BB08CAE&s=B0EAA269000B1EDEWed, 09 Dec 2020 08:34:00 GMT