Taiwan's Government Procurement - Ready to Open the Market?

| BY

clpstaff &clp articles

Taiwan joined the WTO in 2002 and is currently scheduled to sign the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) in March 2003. Is Taiwan's regulatory environment ready to accommodate foreign bidders?

The purpose of the GPA is to open as much government purchasing as possible to international competition. It should ensure that foreign suppliers and supplies receive the same treatment as nationals when bidding for purchasing contracts with central, state, provincial and local government authorities, and with government business enterprises and public utilities.

The GPA is a plurilateral WTO agreement. As such its particulars are binding only on the signatories to the agreement. Though all GPA members are WTO members, not all WTO members are subject to the GPA agreement. Currently, there are 25 signatories to the GPA, and several countries negotiating entry.

This premium content is reserved for
China Law & Practice Subscribers.

  • A database of over 3,000 essential documents including key PRC legislation translated into English
  • A choice of newsletters to alert you to changes affecting your business including sector specific updates
  • Premium access to the mobile optimized site for timely analysis that guides you through China's ever-changing business environment
For enterprise-wide or corporate enquiries, please contact our experienced Sales Professionals at +44 (0)203 868 7546 or [email protected]