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Taiwan is increasingly becoming an attractive destination for technology companies to conduct their initial public offerings and list their securities, so interested issuers should familiarise themselves with the listing process and related legal matters

A milestone agreement between Taiwan and mainland China will buoy Taiwan exports as customs duties are wiped out for over 500 products and services covered in a special “early harvest” list. But more than just saving on tariffs, the pact offers a greater profile for Taiwan as a launch pad for investors wishing to enter the Chinese market

A brief look at regulations that shaped Taiwan's investment landscape over the past year

A series of new policies recently released to attract foreign investment demonstrates China's aim to diversify foreign direct investment, channel money into the central and western regions, and encourage environmentally-friendly and high-tech industries to set up onshore. However, the rules are fairly general and more legislation will be needed for proper implementation

Market access prohibition is now an administrative penalty for the insurance industry.

Insurance companies required to disclose seven types of information.

Shareholding restriction on single shareholders of insurance companies relaxed.

Stringent definition of the second unit of residential premises.

Online shop owners required to provide real names.