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Taiwan investment immigration
Taiwan Investment Immigration for Hong Kong & Macau Residents
Set up and run a company in Taiwan, obtain residence for your family, and apply for settlement and a Taiwan ID after as little as one year.
Programme overview
This investment route is made under Taiwan’s Regulations Governing Permits for Hong Kong and Macao Residents Entering the Taiwan Area and Residing or Settling in Taiwan. You invest NT$6,000,000 to set up and genuinely operate a company in Taiwan; once approved by the authorities, you can live in Taiwan with your spouse and minor children. After a period of residence, and while still meeting the original conditions, you can apply for settlement and receive Taiwan household registration and an ID card.
Dedicated professional team · Mandarin, Cantonese and English · Reply within one working day
InvestmentNT$6,000,000
StaffingEmploy two full-time Taiwanese staff each year
SettlementApply after as little as one year of residence
FamilySpouse and minor children
Summary
Applicants must be Hong Kong or Macau permanent residents holding an HKSAR or MSAR passport, a BN(O), or a pre-handover Macau Portuguese passport, with no other foreign passport. You invest NT$6,000,000 to set up a company in Taiwan, which must operate for at least three years and employ at least two full-time Taiwanese staff each year. After obtaining residence, you can apply for settlement after one year of continuous residence (no more than 30 days abroad in the year), or after two years of continuous residence with at least 270 days in Taiwan each year.
Key benefits of Taiwan Investment Immigration
- Apply for settlement and a Taiwan ID after as little as one year
- Keep your Hong Kong permanent resident status after gaining Taiwan status
- The investment funds the company’s operations and can be recovered by a capital reduction once conditions are met
- A familiar language and culture make settling in easy
- Taiwan’s National Health Insurance and local schooling for your children
Why Global Immigrate for Taiwan Investment Immigration
- families approved
- 35+
- approval rate
- 97%
- offering this programme since
- 2018
Help running the company
We plan a suitable business around your background and help with day-to-day operations, accounting and compliance, so you meet the three-year operating requirement.
Planning your settlement timeline
From the residence application onwards we plan your days in Taiwan so you meet the requirements for settlement.
Clear, transparent fees
All service fees and third-party costs are set out in writing before you sign — no hidden charges — and our refund terms are explained clearly.
Our three guarantees
Full service-fee refund if refused
Guaranteed in your service agreement: if your application is refused, we refund the service fees you have paid in full — or you can switch to another suitable programme at no extra charge.
No extra charge for further documents or resubmission
If the authorities request further documents, or an application must be resubmitted, we handle it at no additional service fee.
Handled by professionals, fee fixed at signing
Every application is prepared and reviewed by our professional immigration team. Your service fee is fixed when you sign, with no additional charges afterwards.
Service fees exclude investment amounts, government fees and third-party costs. Refusals caused by false or incomplete information, or by the applicant not cooperating as required, are not eligible for a refund. Full terms are set out in the service agreement.
Requirements
Applicants generally need to meet the following:
- Hong Kong or Macau permanent resident holding an HKSAR or MSAR passport, a BN(O) or a pre-handover Macau Portuguese passport, with no other foreign passport
- Invest NT$6,000,000 to set up a company in Taiwan, approved by the authorities
- The company operates for at least three years and employs at least two full-time Taiwanese staff each year
- An investment plan and a Taiwanese guarantor
- A police certificate and satisfactory medical examination
Residence requirements for settlement
| Route | Residence requirement |
|---|---|
| One year of continuous residence | One continuous year, with no more than 30 days outside Taiwan |
| Two years of continuous residence | Two continuous years, with at least 270 days in Taiwan each year |
You must still meet the conditions of your original residence permit. Subject to the National Immigration Agency’s latest announcements.
Free Taiwan Investment Immigration brochure
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Application process
- Assessment and investment plan2–4 weeksWe assess your eligibility, plan the company’s business and prepare the investment plan.
- Investment approval and company set-upSeveral monthsApply to the Ministry of Economic Affairs for investment approval, remit the investment and register the company.
- Residence applicationDepends on processingOnce the company is set up, apply to the National Immigration Agency for residence and move to Taiwan with your family.
- SettlementAfter one year of residenceMeet the residence requirements, keep running the company, and apply for settlement and a Taiwan ID.
Taiwan Investment Immigration client stories
“Our Taipei team handled the company registration and hiring Taiwanese staff, so we could focus on settling the family in.”
Applied for settlement successfully after one year of residence.
Mr Wong, Hong Kong“They helped me plan a business that genuinely works, not an empty shell company set up just to immigrate.”
Granted residence and running the company.
Ms Chan, Hong Kong“The residence-day rules are strict. They worked out our travel dates in advance.”
Taiwan IDs for the whole family.
Mr Lei, MacauTaiwan Investment ImmigrationFAQ
Can I use this route if I hold a foreign passport?
No. Holders of other foreign passports must apply as foreign nationals, with different requirements and procedures; we can assess this separately.
Can I recover the investment?
The investment funds the company’s operations. Once you hold a Taiwan ID and meet conditions such as three years of operation, you can recover it through a capital reduction or by dissolving the company, as the rules allow.
Do I have to give up my Hong Kong status?
No. You can keep your Hong Kong permanent resident status after settling in Taiwan.
Do I have to run the company myself?
The company must genuinely operate and employ Taiwanese staff, and the authorities review its operations; our Taipei team can help with day-to-day operations and compliance.
What background checks are there?
The National Immigration Agency reviews each applicant’s background, and some applicants face additional review. We will understand your situation during the assessment.
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