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Key Points
- Entity choice among a Taiwan subsidiary, a branch of the overseas parent, or a representative office affects legal personality and responsibility.
- The filing sequence and timing depend on the chosen entity, the investor, the industry, the banks involved, and the documents available; they are not a single fixed process.
- Work permission and residency are separate from company formation, and the applicable criteria are case-specific.
- Capital-remittance requirements depend on the origin country and the Taiwan banks involved; they should be checked before funds are transferred.
- The business address and industry permits should be reviewed separately from the incorporation filing.
- Company closure and any distribution of remaining assets require a review of debts, taxes, and the applicable procedure.
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