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Taiwan Law
Doing Business in Taiwan? We’ve Got You Covered.
Legal support for companies and individuals doing business in or with Taiwan.
Contact UsMoving Manufacturing to Taiwan
The US-China trade war and the COVID-19 pandemic have highlighted the importance of a diversified supply chain. Many of our clients from around the world, who are moving manufacturing out of China, are shifting some or all of their operations to Taiwan. This trend predated the current US-China trade war, particularly among companies in the information and communications technology (ICT) industries. These companies have long favored Taiwan for its rule of law, intellectual property rights protection, strong supply chain and logistics, highly skilled labor force, and higher levels of productivity and quality control.
In addition, Taiwan has minimal corruption, and Taiwanese companies have a well-deserved reputation for reliability and trustworthiness. Though labor and overhead costs can be higher in Taiwan, labor costs in China have escalated over the past decade, making Taiwan potentially less expensive in some cases. Furthermore, products from Taiwan typically face lower tariffs than those from China.
Taiwanese Business
Taiwan’s USD 586 billion economy makes it the United States’ 10th largest goods trading partner, with bilateral goods and services totaling an estimated USD 103.9 billion in 2019. Taiwan’s top exports include electrical equipment, machinery, computers, plastics, medical apparatus, and mineral fuels.
The Taiwanese government offers investment incentives and continues to upgrade the country’s physical and digital infrastructure, factors that contribute to increasing U.S. foreign direct investment, which totaled USD 17.4 billion in 2019, a 4.8% increase over 2018.
Establishing manufacturing facilities and a logistics infrastructure are complicated processes, and missteps can cost millions. Our deep knowledge of local laws and the business and regulatory environment allows us to help our clients identify the most appropriate manufacturing model and operational framework for their needs in Taiwan.
For companies considering an investment in operations or manufacturing in Taiwan, the questions we can help you answer include:
- What ownership structures are permitted for foreign businesses?
- What are the tax implications of manufacturing and operating in Taiwan?
- Are there special economic zones that offer benefits such as reduced taxes and reduced land costs?
- Have some industries been targeted to receive additional tax and other incentives?
- Has Taiwan offered incentives for companies relocating manufacturing from China?
- Are there any special challenges to obtaining visas for foreign workers, such as executives and experts?
- What are the prospects for Taiwan joining the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)?
Our Expertise
We have decades of experience providing counsel to clients operating throughout the Asia-Pacific region. We understand the laws, legal systems, regulatory environments, and the broader global trade context, and our advice takes all these elements into account as we help our clients develop winning strategies.
We support our clients in establishing and operating businesses and manufacturing operations by drafting strong bilingual contracts, ensuring intellectual property protection, and conducting thorough due diligence. We also assist with entity formation, statutory compliance, operations finance, and local partnerships, and we have successfully resolved countless legal disputes.
Our Bold Approach
Our deep knowledge of local laws and business and regulatory environments allows us to help our clients identify appropriate manufacturing models and operational frameworks. We provide counsel on sourcing and cost optimization, quality control and productivity/process improvement, and relationship management.
Harris Sliwoski’s bold, innovative, and connected approach has made us a leading name in international law. No matter the country or the industry, our staunch commitment to the success of our clients remains the same.
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