Taiwan Company – Securities Investment Consulting Business
| Q: | Is it permissible to establish a limited company to operate a securities investment consulting business? |
| A: |
No, only a company limited by shares is permitted to operate in this industry, and the company name must explicitly include the words “Securities Investment Consulting” |
| Q: | Is there a minimum capital requirement? |
| A: |
Yes. The paid-in capital must not be less than TWD 20,000,000. |
| Q: | Which authority is responsible for the registration of a securities investment consulting business? |
| A: |
Applicants shall be submitted to the Securities and Futures Bureau of the Financial Supervisory Commission. |
| Q: | Are there any specific requirements for managers and business personnel? |
| A: |
Such personnel shall meet the qualification requirements prescribed under the Regulations Governing Responsible Persons and Associated Persons of Securities Investment Consulting Enterprises. |
| Q: | Which association must a securities investment consulting enterprise join? |
| A: |
It shall become a member of the Securities Investment Trust and Consulting Association of the R.O.C. (SITCA). |

