Jurisdictions Hub ❯ Taiwan Taiwan Verification & Risk Requirements

Understand what information, documents, and official sources are used to verify companies in Taiwan. This page outlines key verification considerations, risk factors, and KYB requirements relevant to due diligence and compliance processes.

Overview

How company verification works in Taiwan

MOEA-maintained registry records and core company information.

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Challenges

Key verification constraints and limitations

Limited beneficial ownership transparency and filing accessibility constraints.

See Challenges

Requirements

Information and documentation typically required

Registry identifiers, company filings, and ownership-related records.

See Requirements

Resources

Guidance and reading for the Taiwan jurisdiction

Official sources and reference material for verifying companies in Taiwan.

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Overview Taiwan KYB Jurisdiction

Taiwan has a centralised legal and regulatory framework governing company incorporation, corporate reporting, and ongoing compliance. Corporate information is maintained by the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) through its Department of Commerce.

Basic company registration details, including legal name, registration number, company status, and registered address, are generally available in official records. However, ownership and beneficial ownership information is not fully public, and shareholding structures may be limited in standard registry extracts. As a result, KYB checks often require combining registry data with statutory filings and supplementary sources to assess ownership, control, and ongoing risk.

This jurisdiction profile summarises the key factors relevant to verifying companies in Taiwan.

Challenges When Verifying Companies In Taiwan

Verifying companies in Taiwan is supported by a centralised registry system, but several structural and practical challenges may affect KYB, due diligence, and ongoing monitoring.

Limited Beneficial Ownership Transparency

Public registry information primarily reflects legal shareholders and responsible persons. Beneficial ownership information is not consistently available in public records and may require additional documentation or analysis.

Complex Shareholding Structures

Companies may be owned through corporate shareholders, investment vehicles, or nominee arrangements, which can limit visibility of ultimate control when relying solely on registry data.

Timeliness of Registry Updates

Changes to directors, shareholdings, capital, or company status are filed with the authorities, but updates may not be reflected immediately in publicly accessible records.

Language and Interpretation of Filings

Corporate filings and registry records are primarily in Chinese, and translation or interpretation may be required for non-domestic compliance teams.

Availability and Reliability of Corporate Records

While core registration data is available via the MOEA company query system, access to detailed filing histories, shareholder breakdowns, or historical records may be limited or restricted.

Risk Signals Beyond the Registry

Registry data alone may not capture litigation history, regulatory enforcement actions, or adverse media, which are typically identified via supplementary sources.

Requirements For Taiwan KYB

Essential Identifiers for Companies in Taiwan

Taiwan uses a defined set of identifiers to link companies to the official registry and government records. These identifiers support verification of legal existence and corporate status.

Unified Business Number (UBN)

Issued upon registration, the UBN uniquely identifies each registered company and serves as the primary reference for registry searches and statutory filings.

Registered Company Name
The legal entity name as recorded with the MOEA. Verification typically involves matching the name exactly as registered, including any Chinese and, where applicable, English name variants.

Legal Entity Type and Registration Status
Taiwan recognises multiple entity types, including limited companies and branches of foreign companies. Confirming the correct entity type and current registration status is essential for KYB.

Registered Office Address
The registered address forms part of the official company record and is used to confirm jurisdiction and service of statutory notices.

Directors and Responsible Persons
Registry filings include details of directors and responsible persons. This information supports governance and authority checks, but does not necessarily indicate beneficial ownership.

Common Public Documents Available in Taiwan

The availability of corporate documents in Taiwan depends on the entity type and filing history.

Company Registration Profile / Basic Information Extract
A registry extract containing key company details such as UBN, legal name, registration status, registered address, capital amount, and responsible persons.

Certificate of Incorporation
Issued upon registration, confirming the legal existence of the company under Taiwanese law.

Articles of Incorporation
Documents outlining the company’s purpose, governance structure, and internal rules.

Shareholder Information
Shareholder details may be available through registry filings, subject to disclosure rules and access limitations. Information typically reflects legal ownership rather than beneficial ownership.

Historical Filing Records
Registry records may include historical changes to directors, address, capital structure, or company status, supporting longitudinal due diligence.

Official Sources of Corporate Information

Corporate information in Taiwan is published and maintained by national authorities and supplementary sources.

Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA)

Primary authority for company registration and statutory filings

Department of Commerce (MOEA)

Company registry operations and official records

Judicial and regulatory databases – supplementary sources for court proceedings and enforcement actions

Resources Compliance insights, explained

Guides, updates and analysis to support KYB and risk decisions.

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