Taiwan Business

The Portable Encyclopedia for Doing Business with Taiwan

ISBN 0-9631864-5-0
US$24.95
310 Pages

A former colony and land of subsistence farmers, Taiwan has become an economic dynamo in recent decades, performing one of Asia's most impressive economic miracles. Now it is setting the stage for the next act in the drama with its push to develop an economy that stresses sophisticated high technology.

The Portable Encyclopedia for Doing Business with Taiwan is an unmatched resource for capitalizing on opportunities in Taiwan. Whether you are importing, exporting, or investing, you will find a wealth of detailed information that will keep you ahead of the competition.

For Buyers: Taiwan is a world-class manufacturer and supplier of electronic components, industrial parts and equipment, footwear, textiles, plastics, and a wide array of consumer goods.

For Suppliers: Taiwan's high technology transformation presents an opportunity to provide raw materials, equipment, components, and expertise. Surging personal incomes mean that Taiwan's 21 million people represent an increasingly affluent domestic market, eager to buy a variety of consumer goods and services.

For Investors: Taiwan's many small- and medium-sized entrepreneurs welcome foreign investors, as does Taiwan's government, which has opened up its economy, lowered tariffs, and instituted a host of incentives for those interested in doing business there.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction

Chapter 2: Economy
Chapter 3: Current Issues
Chapter 4: Opportunities
Chapter 5: Foreign Investment
Chapter 6: Foreign Trade
Chapter 7: Import Policy & Procedures
Chapter 8: Export Policy & Procedures
Chapter 9: Industry Reviews
Chapter 10: Trade Fairs
Chapter 11: Business Travel
Chapter 12: Business Culture
Chapter 13: Demographics
Chapter 14: Marketing
Chapter 15: Business Entities & Formation
Chapter 16: Labor
Chapter 17: Business Law
Chapter 18: Financial Institutions
Chapter 19: Currency & Foreign Exchange
Chapter 20: International Payments
Chapter 21: Corporate Taxation
Chapter 22: Personal Taxation
Chapter 23: Transportation
Chapter 24: Business Dictionary
Chapter 25: Important Addresses