95618680https://english.doed.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=58BBD573B69EE5E8&s=7B6502E779E615BA【Project of Subsidies & Incentives For Taipei Industry】When can I get my subsidy?<p>A: You will get half of your subsidy after your project got approved. Another half subsidy will be delivered after you pass the closeout reviewing meeting.</p>[][][][]Department of Economic Development ,Taipei City Government95478870https://english.doed.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=58BBD573B69EE5E8&s=CEC7052D02F39492Should a trademark be registered as an individual if the company hasn't been incorporated yet?<p>A: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.</p>[][][][]Department of Economic Development ,Taipei City Government95392960https://english.doed.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=58BBD573B69EE5E8&s=647795B361181330【Project of Subsidies & Incentives For Taipei Industry】When should I apply for project modification?<p>A: You need to file the modification and get it approved one month before the end date of project.</p>[][][][]Department of Economic Development ,Taipei City Government95256510https://english.doed.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=58BBD573B69EE5E8&s=C484F506B2396904How should unused paper and electronic invoices be handled?<p>A: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.</p>[][][][]Department of Economic Development ,Taipei City Government95103960https://english.doed.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=58BBD573B69EE5E8&s=6D8A47AB41EF9811【Project of Subsidies & Incentives For Taipei Industry】Does every company get the chance to do the presentation to judges? Will you role out applicants in the first round?<p>A: Yes, each applicant get the chance to present to judges. We don't role out application in the first stage.</p>[][][][]Department of Economic Development ,Taipei City Government95000950https://english.doed.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=58BBD573B69EE5E8&s=48D67032F3CF2A22Can a company’s responsible person enroll in labor union health insurance?<p>A: No. The responsible person cannot be insured under a labor union. Their health insurance must be enrolled through the company instead.</p>[][][][]Department of Economic Development ,Taipei City Government94866100https://english.doed.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=58BBD573B69EE5E8&s=9788AFEAFA4DEB09【Project of Subsidies & Incentives For Taipei Industry】Do I have to write the proposal in Chinese?<p>A: We provide English application form and proposal format on our website.</p>[][][][]Department of Economic Development ,Taipei City Government94566000https://english.doed.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=58BBD573B69EE5E8&s=C1BB88AF9FB4C446【Project of Subsidies & Incentives For Taipei Industry】Is it possible to apply for modification after the project being approved?<p>A: It is allowed to apply for modification during the project. Judges' will review your requests and decide if its approved or not.</p>[][][][]Department of Economic Development ,Taipei City Government94368340https://english.doed.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=58BBD573B69EE5E8&s=FBCFCEC0494010F9What is the “Theme R&D Subsidy”? How is it different from general subsidies?<p id="isPasted">A: 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.</p><p> </p><p>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.</p>[][][][]Department of Economic Development ,Taipei City Government94240230https://english.doed.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=58BBD573B69EE5E8&s=3028A575FC80F5C5【Project of Subsidies & Incentives For Taipei Industry】How should I arrange the portion of 'subsidy' & 'self funding' in the budget statement?<p class="p1" id="isPasted">The 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'.</p>[][][][]Department of Economic Development ,Taipei City Government94073990https://english.doed.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=58BBD573B69EE5E8&s=5357692E81A4D2DBI run an e-commerce platform and have drafted user terms by referencing other websites. Do I still need a lawyer to review them?<p>A: 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.</p>[][][][]Department of Economic Development ,Taipei City Government93895270https://english.doed.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=58BBD573B69EE5E8&s=CF944EBC552EB7AF【Project of Subsidies & Incentives For Taipei Industry】Do I need to stamp the company stamp and representative stamp on the proposal?<p>A: Yes, please stamp on the cover of proposal. Stamp on front and back side of appendix such as MOU, labor insurance certification, tax, etc.</p>[][][][]Department of Economic Development ,Taipei City Government93668280https://english.doed.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=58BBD573B69EE5E8&s=2A865C253F5C3114Before applying for a co-working space listing, how should we submit a location review if the business has multiple addresses?<p> 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.</p><p><br></p><p> When submitting the application, choose one main address and list the other addresses (including floors) in the remarks section.</p><p><br></p><p> 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.</p><p><br></p>[][][][]Department of Economic Development ,Taipei City Government93504540https://english.doed.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=58BBD573B69EE5E8&s=042E0CC53F045A69【Project of Subsidies & Incentives For Taipei Industry】Is it necessary to provide labor insurance certifications of all my employees?<p>A: Please provide full-time labor insurance certifications of project leader, contact person and employees who apply for the salary subsidy in the budget statement.</p>[][][][]Department of Economic Development ,Taipei City Government93403240https://english.doed.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=58BBD573B69EE5E8&s=CDEB2A87FBE5A5DAHow do I register my business if I want to open an online store or sell items online?<p id="isPasted"> 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.</p><p><br></p><p> 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."</p>[][][][]Department of Economic Development ,Taipei City Government93269180https://english.doed.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=58BBD573B69EE5E8&s=3DA2B00F589FCB90【Project of Subsidies & Incentives For Taipei Industry】What kinds of expenditure can be categorized as outsourcing expenditure?<p>A: The expenditure of project items which was delivered by other companies or business. Those items should be related to the project.</p>[][][][]Department of Economic Development ,Taipei City Government92920620https://english.doed.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=58BBD573B69EE5E8&s=CCB0D4FB63C431A6【Project of Subsidies & Incentives For Taipei Industry】Is there any rule about the project duration?<p>Project is restricted from 8 to 18 months. Incubation project can go for 24 months.</p>[][][][]Department of Economic Development ,Taipei City Government92920600https://english.doed.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=58BBD573B69EE5E8&s=D8B799EA58BFEB9DWhat are the review mechanisms for listing information about "Co-working Spaces" on the Startup@Taipei website?<p> 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.</p>[][][][]Department of Economic Development ,Taipei City Government92562110https://english.doed.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=58BBD573B69EE5E8&s=EE6C7D971BEED4B1【Project of Subsidies & Incentives For Taipei Industry】Do we need to attend any project presentation to the judges?<p>Yes, the Project Director should attend project presentation to the judges after paper examination.</p>[][][][]Department of Economic Development ,Taipei City Government91906740https://english.doed.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=58BBD573B69EE5E8&s=016C646BA88C963E【Project of Subsidies & Incentives For Taipei Industry】Is there any sample of project proposal?<p>No. 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.</p>[][][][]Department of Economic Development ,Taipei City Government91571720https://english.doed.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=58BBD573B69EE5E8&s=84DC09979F5B8CCE【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?<p>A 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.</p>[][][][]Department of Economic Development ,Taipei City Government91381690https://english.doed.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=58BBD573B69EE5E8&s=ABC6EE95B8388DCD【Project of Subsidies & Incentives For Taipei Industry】What is the maximum subsidy amount for career training programs under the Self-Governance Ordinance??<p>The 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.</p>[][][][]Department of Economic Development ,Taipei City Government91029930https://english.doed.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=58BBD573B69EE5E8&s=D2A2FA420F4620FC【Project of Subsidies & Incentives For Taipei Industry】Any limitation on the initial date of the project?<p>The initial date of the project should not be earlier than the date of submitting an application.</p>[][][][]Department of Economic Development ,Taipei City Government90561790https://english.doed.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=58BBD573B69EE5E8&s=094731B188CE583C【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?<p>Venue rental grant is for the rent of event area which is set for the project. Long-term booth rent is not included in.</p>[][][][]Department of Economic Development ,Taipei City Government89946840https://english.doed.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=58BBD573B69EE5E8&s=9EFD3F88B80FDA50【Project of Subsidies & Incentives For Taipei Industry】Any limitation on the initial date of the project?<p>The initial date of the project should not be earlier than the date of submitting an application.</p>[][][][]Department of Economic Development ,Taipei City Government89365490https://english.doed.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=58BBD573B69EE5E8&s=3B30CE1710DC22B3【Project of Subsidies & Incentives For Taipei Industry】Can I list my employee of company as consultant for grant?<p id="isPasted">No. Consultants listed on for asking grant should not be the employee of applying company.</p>[][][][]Department of Economic Development ,Taipei City Government89365750https://english.doed.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=58BBD573B69EE5E8&s=058DB18401CF6CDEAre foreign subsidiaries qualified to apply for SITI? <p>No, 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.</p>[][][][]Department of Economic Development ,Taipei City Government89366740https://english.doed.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=58BBD573B69EE5E8&s=015021C71220BD3B【Project of Subsidies & Incentives For Taipei Industry】Do we need to submit an auditing and attestation of a financial report at closeout step?<p>The 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.</p>[][][][]Department of Economic Development ,Taipei City Government89410740https://english.doed.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=58BBD573B69EE5E8&s=776DB6EEB717CF27What 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?<p>The 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.</p>[][][][]Department of Economic Development ,Taipei City Government87795850https://english.doed.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=58BBD573B69EE5E8&s=C686D7027793CC9ACan a foreigner set up a joint venture with a Taiwanese or a person of a different nationality?Yes. However, the shareholding structure of the company includes foreign investment and therefore needs to be approved by the Investment Commission(MOEA).[][][][]Department of Economic Development ,Taipei City Government87795760https://english.doed.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=58BBD573B69EE5E8&s=91CF39FF767FF1F8【Project of Subsidies & Incentives For Taipei Industry】How long will it take for the application process?It will take 60 days for the whole process.[][][][]Department of Economic Development ,Taipei City Government87791460https://english.doed.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=58BBD573B69EE5E8&s=F76B41E720F2BC61Can foreigners register a business in Taiwan? How to apply?Yes, please refer to the Statute for Investment by Foreign Nationals and attach the approval documents issued by the Investment Board, Ministry of Economic Affairs.[][][][]Department of Economic Development ,Taipei City Government87791690https://english.doed.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=58BBD573B69EE5E8&s=346840B4E6FE974A【Project of Subsidies & Incentives For Taipei Industry】During project period, could I make replacement of material fee?Yes, if you want to replace material fee during your project period, you need to fill up the document and sent out governmental to DOED.[][][][]Department of Economic Development ,Taipei City Government87791420https://english.doed.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=58BBD573B69EE5E8&s=94E904A35FECCC62Is there an age limit to apply for a Startups subsidy?No, there is no age limit. All company registered in Taipei City and within one year can apply for it.[][][][]Department of Economic Development ,Taipei City Government85314640https://english.doed.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=58BBD573B69EE5E8&s=01B46D54229D7910What is the "Registered Address" refer?Registered Address is the company's base and commercial legal relationship, not the place of business premises.[][][][]Department of Economic Development ,Taipei City Government85180590https://english.doed.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=58BBD573B69EE5E8&s=3F78BFC6A76FA23F【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?No. SiTi project is for companies which are registered in Taipei City.[][][][]Department of Economic Development ,Taipei City Government85180470https://english.doed.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=58BBD573B69EE5E8&s=6501AE33099BCB2BDoes the employee's labor insurance have to be insured under the company when applying for SITI?Yes.[][][][]Department of Economic Development ,Taipei City Government85180320https://english.doed.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=58BBD573B69EE5E8&s=A6912D136C44DE2B【Project of Subsidies & Incentives For Taipei Industry】Can UI/UX companies be listed in the R&D outsourcing fee?Yes. AS long as they are related to the project target and the working content.[][][][]Department of Economic Development ,Taipei City Government84814590https://english.doed.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=58BBD573B69EE5E8&s=4E13A55A16A13B14Can foreigners set up solely foreign-owned enterprises in Taiwan?Yes. In addition to sole proprietorships, foreigners are also able to operate joint ventures with people from different countries or with Taiwanese.[][][][]Department of Economic Development ,Taipei City Government84688940https://english.doed.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=58BBD573B69EE5E8&s=A7BC4516E52C3C72【Project of Subsidies & Incentives For Taipei Industry】How do social contribution activities increase the amount of subsidy and the chance of winning subsidy?Social contribution activities are the necessary tasks in the project.[][][][]Department of Economic Development ,Taipei City Government84462380https://english.doed.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=58BBD573B69EE5E8&s=5507B4B432E636DAIn the case of a one-person company, do I need to apply for labor and health insurance?If you are a boss and have no employees, you can apply for insurance by joining a professional union.[][][][]Department of Economic Development ,Taipei City Government84370290https://english.doed.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=58BBD573B69EE5E8&s=764431DB0DFA764C【Project of Subsidies & Incentives For Taipei Industry】Can I list online advertising fee as outsourcing expenses?Yes. Please provide quotation with outsourcing company or screenshot of online quotation on website page.[][][][]Department of Economic Development ,Taipei City Government84223260https://english.doed.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=58BBD573B69EE5E8&s=3653EB7B6527755E【Project of Subsidies & Incentives For Taipei Industry】Can the host of the subsidy program be included in the personnel expenses?Yes, labor insurance or employment insurance materials must be attached.[][][][]Department of Economic Development ,Taipei City Government84102870https://english.doed.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=58BBD573B69EE5E8&s=2718F231BC99C0E7【Project of Subsidies & Incentives For Taipei Industry】Can I submit the application first and then offer the contract with outsourcing company separately later?Please submit the application with quotation or MOU or contract with outsourcing company at the same time.[][][][]Department of Economic Development ,Taipei City Government83883020https://english.doed.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=58BBD573B69EE5E8&s=A223DF4FBB877346How do I set up a social group(association)?You can ask the <a href="https://english.dosw.gov.taipei/" target="_blank" title="Department of Social Welfare,Taipei City Government">Department of Social Welfare,Taipei City Government</a>.[][][][]Department of Economic Development ,Taipei City Government83758950https://english.doed.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=58BBD573B69EE5E8&s=BAC65A7B96AA2FC7【Project of Subsidies & Incentives For Taipei Industry】Can I apply grant for Audit fee by CPA?No. Audit fee by CPA can't be included.[][][][]Department of Economic Development ,Taipei City Government83622040https://english.doed.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=58BBD573B69EE5E8&s=0143059620C2C868【Project of Subsidies & Incentives For Taipei Industry】Should R&D personnel provide progress reports per month or terminally?No. There is no regulation of submitting progress reports or working logs.[][][][]Department of Economic Development ,Taipei City Government83609590https://english.doed.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=58BBD573B69EE5E8&s=374D211888F7D461Can I apply for an entrepreneur visa in the name of a team?Yes. Entrepreneur visas can be applied for in the name of an individual or in the name of a team. The number of people applying in the name of a team is limited to 3 people.[][][][]Department of Economic Development ,Taipei City Government83408580https://english.doed.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=58BBD573B69EE5E8&s=82A1F593580AEC4DIf the registered address is different from the actual renting address, can I apply for the rental subsidy of "Investment Incentives ?Yes.[][][][]Department of Economic Development ,Taipei City Government83201480https://english.doed.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=58BBD573B69EE5E8&s=B0EAA269000B1EDE【Project of Subsidies & Incentives For Taipei Industry】Is there any suggestion for compiling a project budget, e.g., numbers of personnel?There are no special suggestions since every project has its own property. Please follow the rules of budget compilations. For the R&D project, the budget for outsourcing fee should not be over 50% of total amount.[][][][]Department of Economic Development ,Taipei City Government