Startup@Taipei

No.The company's age is calculated based on its "Original Date of Incorporation" (Initial Registration), not the date it relocated to Taipei City.

Registering a trademark as an individual before incorporation is recommended to secure priority under the "first-to-file" principle and prevent brand squatting during the registration gap. Once the company is established, ownership can be formally assigned or licensed to the business, ensuring both brand protection and operational flexibility.

Unused paper invoices must not be discarded directly; instead, they must be voided by clipping the corners. For electronic invoices, unused invoice number segments must be uploaded to the Ministry of Finance E-Invoice Integrated Service Platform for recordation within 10 days of the start of the next period.

No. The responsible person cannot be insured under a labor union. Their health insurance must be enrolled through the company instead.

Copyright law follows the principle of “territoriality,” meaning each country has its own copyright regulations. If the course content includes unauthorized materials, once sold across borders to foreign countries, it may violate local copyright laws and lead to cross-border infringement risks.

The Theme R&D Subsidy is a funding program launched by the Department of Economic Development, Taipei City Government (hereafter referred to as the Department). It aims to promote innovation and development in emerging industries based on policy objectives and industry trends.
Unlike general subsidies, this program is not open on a regular basis. Each application round features specific themes and timelines, which are announced separately by the Department.

Referencing terms from other websites can be a good starting point, but directly copying content may lead to copyright issues. It is advisable to consult a legal professional to review and supplement the terms as needed, in order to reduce the risk of future disputes.

If the business premises consist of adjacent units or different floors of the same building, the division or combination of the used area may affect the review results. While each individual address may meet the requirements when submitted separately, a combined review may find that the total area does not comply with regulations. Therefore, it is recommended to apply for a combined address review to avoid potential violations of urban planning or building regulations when operating as a merged entity, which could result in penalties.

When submitting an application, please select one primary address and include any additional address numbers (including floors) that need to be reviewed together in the address remarks section.

For company or business registration, if separate pre-review results for adjacent or same-building addresses are submitted, the Commercial Office will assist or request the applicant to apply for a combined review to prevent unintentional violations of relevant regulations and subsequent penalties.

An online store refers to a store that sells goods through a virtual online channel, and uses online marketing, direct sales, or store shelf sales as marketing channels . If you have been operating a retail business in a store and sell goods through online marketing, the application for business registration is no different from that of a general store, and the business items depend on the type of goods sold.
If you operate a retail business in a non-traditional retail manner without a store, using mail and electronic media such as radio, television, and the Internet, you should register as "F399040 Non-store Retail Business"; in addition, according to the legislative intent of Article 9 of the Business Registration Act, the business of a business registration can be recorded in a general manner as "In addition to permitted businesses, businesses that are not prohibited or restricted by laws and regulations may be operated."

The distinction between "New Brand Establishment" and "Brand Update or Rebuilt" is based on the applicant's project plan rather than a strict set of guidelines.

New Brand Establishment: This category is intended for companies or teams launching a brand for the first time. Applicants in this category are generally focused on developing or promoting a new brand to establish a presence and recognition in the market.
Brand Update or Rebuilt: This option is designed for brands with an existing market presence, where the goal is to expand, enhance brand value, or adapt to evolving market demands.
We encourage applicants to carefully evaluate their brand’s current status and objectives, selecting the category that best aligns with their developmental needs.