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Has secured investment from Taiwan or overseas venture capital, secured investment from the Executive Yuan Startup Angel Project, or obtained funding of at least NTD2 million in investment (fund-raising) from a Taiwan approved international startup fund-raising platform. |
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Has physically stationed in within one year, or is physically stationing in the following startup parks or startup incubators, and has been recommended by such parks or incubators: a. International start-up parks and projects approved by Taiwan b. The Taiwan operated startup incubators, or those registered in the MOEA (Ministry of Economic Affairs) and approved and announced by the MOEA. c. Foreign startup incubators recognized by Taiwan. |
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Has been awarded an invention patent in a foreign country or an invention/design patent in Taiwan, or can demonstrated other evidence of professional expertise. |
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Has obtained plant variety rights, or animal name registration in Taiwan, but does not include those implemented by rights assignment or authorization. |
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Has won an award in a leading Taiwan/international business start-up or design competition, or received approval of the project of encouraging overseas entrepreneurs to invest in Taiwan. |
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Has been shortlisted or awarded in indicative Taiwan/international fashion shows, film festivals, or style awards. |
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Possesses such other innovation capability as may be specified or recommended by the authority. |
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Has established an enterprise that complies with the Directions of Recognition for Startups with Innovation Capability with at least NT$ 1 million investment in Taiwan and has been serving as the legal representative, manager or director of that enterprise. |
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The applicant who has not established an enterprise in Taiwan shall meet at least one of the above criteria except for the item (8). |
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For the applicant who has already established an enterprise in Taiwan that complies with the Directions of Recognition for Startups with Innovation Capability, the members of the team or group shall be serving as legal representative, executive officers or managers of the enterprise, and the members shall have invested a combined total of at least NT$1 million in such enterprise. |
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The size of a group (team) shall be less than 3 people. |
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A passport with a remaining validity of at least 6 months and one recent 2-inch passport photo taken within the past 6 months |
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Documentary proof of meeting the qualification requirements specified in "the Principles for Reviewing Foreigners' Qualifications for an Entrepreneur Visa and ARC in Taiwan". In the case of team applications, an Entrepreneur Team Intent Letter should be additionally submitted. |
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Hong Kong/Macao Applicants must also provide the following documents: a. Proof of permanent residency from Hong Kong or Macau (passport with more than 3 months validity or permanent resident identity card) b. A signed guarantee letter along with guarantor’s Taiwanese ID card; if the guarantor is not a relative within second degree of kinship or a spouse, proof of the guarantor’s employment certificate must be submitted c. A Certificates of No Criminal Conviction (CNCC) from Hong Kong or Macau with the record of past 5 years (issued within 3 months) d. A health examination certificate (issued within 3 months) e. For those who applying during their stay in Taiwan, the current Entry & Exit Permit must also be submitted (it must be returned when the ARC is issued) f. A signed Identity Verification Form from Hong Kong or Macau residents g. A residency application form for Hong Kong or Macau residents. |
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The sales revenue of the applicant's enterprise for the most recent year, or the average for the most recent three years, is at least NT$3 million. |
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The operating expenses of the applicant's enterprise for the most recent year, or the average for the most recent three years, is at least NT$1 million. |
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The applicant's enterprise employs at least three full-time Taiwanese nationality employees. |
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The applicant's enterprise can demonstrate some other category of operational performance that leads the industry competent authority to determine that the enterprise is making a positive contribution to Taiwan's economic development. |
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