Taipei Exchange (TPEx) has been playing a successful role of business nurturer and promoter of economic vitality. With the increasingly internationalized and liberalized capital market and in support of government’s efforts to draw businesses around the world to list their stocks in Taiwan, TPEx has completed comprehensive provisions and support measures for foreign issuers to apply for listing on TPEx or registration on the Emerging Stock Board(ESB). TPEx prepares this information to help interested foreign issuers and intermediaries having a better understanding about relevant requirements so they can make well preparation. This information includes Regulations Application Documents and Related Information of Foreign Issuer’s Registration and Primary Listings on the TPEx/ESB in Taiwan, FAQ: Registration by Foreign Issuer's on the TPEx/ESB in Taiwan, and other important information when applying for listing on the TPEx or registration on ESB.
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FAQ for Listing (Registration) on the TPEx/ESB in Taiwan for Foreign Issuers
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| Information on indirect listing application by China-owned enterprises by creating holding companies in other countries | Chinese | Download | Download | 2021.02.08 |
| FAQ: Registration by Foreign Issuers on Taiwan's Emerging Stock Board (ESB) | Chinese | Download | Download | 2023.11.30 |
| English | Download | Download | 2023.11.30 |
| FAQ: Primary Listings by Foreign Issuers on Taiwan's TPEx | Chinese | Download | Download | 2023.11.30 |
| English | Download | Download | 2023.11.30 |
| FAQ: Deregulation of Stock Without Par Value or With Par Value Other Than NT$10 by Foreign Issuer Listed on Taiwan's Emerging Stock Market or Applying for Primary Listing | Chinese | Download | Download | 2017.01.17 |
| Approval Criteria and Procedure for Special Cases Where Chinese (PRC) Ownership Exceeds 30% or Has Right of Control | Chinese | Download | Download | 2021.02.08 |
| Review Procedure for Exemption from Certain Provisions of the Securities and Exchange Act for Application by Foreign Issuers | Chinese | Download | Download | 2013.08.15 |
| Clarification of Questions Regarding Taxation for Foreign Enterprises Listed (Registered) on the TPEx/ESB | Chinese | Download | Download | 2017.01.17 |
Special Information for Japanese Issuers Listing (Registering) on the TPEx/ESB
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| FAQ: Regulations on Stock Listing (Registration) on the TPEx/ESB for Japanese Issuers | Chinese | Download | - | 2014.01.07 |
| Japanese | Download | - | 2016.06.08 |
| FSC Announcement: Japanese companies may be exempt from parts of Taiwan's Securities and Exchange Act | Chinese | Download | - | 2013.12.30 |
| TPEx Announcement: Investors should sign the Special Notice for investing in Japanese company's shares listed (registered) on the TPEx/ESB before first time acquirement | Chinese | Download | - | 2013.12.30 |
| The explanation for Pro forma shareholders' equity architecture of Japanese companies listed (registered) on the TPEx/ESB | Chinese | Download | - | 2013.12.30 |
| Special Notice for investing in Japanese company's shares listed (registered) on the TPEx/ESB | Chinese | Download | - | 2013.12.30 |
| English | Download | - | 2015.03.30 |
| Japanese | Download | - | 2016.06.08 |
| Information for Pro Forma Shareholders' Equity Architecture of Japanese Companies | Chinese | Download | Download | 2015.03.30 |
| The difference of important shareholder's rights protection between Japanese companies and Taiwan's regulations | Chinese | Download | - | 2015.03.30 |
| The difference of shareholder services between Japanese companies and Taiwan's regulations | Chinese | Download | - | 2013.12.30 |
| The difference of dividend distributions between Japanese companies and Taiwan's regulations | Chinese | Download | - | 2013.12.30 |
Regulations Governing Listing (Registration) on the TPEx/ESB: A Comparison of Foreign vs. Domestic Enterprises
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| Regulations Governing Registration on the Emerging Stock Market - Foreign vs. Domestic Enterprises | Chinese | Download | Download | 2013.08.15 |
| English | Download | Download | 2015.03.04 |
| Regulations Governing TPEx Listings - Comparison Table of Foreign vs. Domestic Enterprises | Chinese | Download | Download | 2018.04.25 |
| English | Download | Download | 2018.01.08 |
| Regulations Governing Mainland China Investments - Foreign vs. Domestic Listing Applicants | Chinese | Download | Download | 2013.05.06 |
Regulations on Stock Listing (Registration) on the TPEx/ESB by Foreign Issuers
- Regulations on Stock Listing (Registration) on the ESB
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| Taipei Exchange Rules Governing the Review of Emerging Stocks for Trading on the TPEx | Chinese | Link |
| English | Link |
| Handling Procedures for Routine Regulation of Financial and Business Affairs of ESM Companies | Chinese | Link |
| English | Link |
- Related Regulations for TPEx Listing Review
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| Taipei Exchange Rules Governing the Review of Foreign Securities for Trading on the TPEx | Chinese | Link |
| English | Link |
| Taipei Exchange Procedures for Review of TPEx Trading of Foreign Securities | Chinese | Link |
| English | Link |
- Other related regulations
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| Taipei Exchange Guidelines for Lead Recommending Securities Firms Mandated to Assist TPEx Primary Listed Companies in Complying with the Laws of the ROC and the Taipei Exchange Rules Related to TPEx Listing | Chinese | Link |
| English | Link |
Information for Foreign Issuer's Listing Application as a Technology Enterprise or Cultural and Creative Enterprise
- TPEx Regulations
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| Procedure and criteria for TPEx listing applications | Chinese | Download | Download | 2018.01.02 |
- Application Procedure and Forms for Letter of Opinion by MOEA on Technology-based Enterprise or Cultural and Creative Enterprise with Marketability
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| Guidelines and review process flowchart | Chinese | Link |
| Application for Letter of Opinion by Competent Authority and related documents for Technology Enterprises Applying for Listing on the TPEx | Chinese |
- Application Procedure and Forms for Letter of Opinion by Ministry of Agriculture on Agricultural Technology or Agricultural Startup with Marketability
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| Guidelines and review process flowchart | Chinese | Link |
| Application for Letter of Opinion by Competent Authority and related documents for Technology Enterprises Applying for Listing on the TPEx | Chinese |
- Application Procedure and Forms for Letter of Opinion by Ministry of Digital Affairs on Technology-based Enterprise or Cultural and Creative Enterprise with Marketability
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| Guidelines and review process flowchart | Chinese | Link |
| Application for Letter of Opinion by Competent Authority and related documents for Technology Enterprises Applying for Listing on the TPEx | Chinese |