Rank #57

Taiwan

Eastern Asia • UTC+8 • Asia/Taipei

Monthly Cost

$1,278

-42% vs USA

Internet

185 Mbps

Mobile Avg

Monthly Cost

$1,278

-42% vs USA

Internet

185 Mbps

Mobile Avg

Entrepreneur Visa

The Entrepreneur Visa is aimed at startup founders looking to establish a business in Taiwan.

Min. Income

N/A

No specific income requirement

Processing

1–2 Months

Average Time

Validity

1 Year

Initial / Renewable

Citizenship

5 Years

Years to Apply

Eligibility & Required Docs

Eligibility Requirements

Business plan approval
Proof of sufficient funds
Clean criminal record

Required Documents

Valid passport
Business plan
Proof of funds
Criminal record certificate

Residency Rules

Taxation

Entrepreneurs are taxed on worldwide income if they are residents. Non-residents are taxed only on Taiwan-source income.

Physical Presence

Must spend at least 183 days per year in Taiwan to maintain residency status.

Advantages

Encourages startup growth
Access to Taiwan's business ecosystem

Disadvantages

Requires business plan approval
Short initial validity period

Compare with

SingaporeEntrePass

Hong KongStartup Visa

South KoreaD-8 Corporate Investment Visa