2023 Gold Card Community Survey From July to August of 2023, the International Talent Taiwan Office (previously the Taiwan Employment Gold Card Office) under the National Development Council (NDC) …

From Student to Permanent Resident: Lakshay Sachdeva’s Remarkable Journey with the Taiwan Gold Card Taiwan, with its captivating blend of rich culture, picturesque landscapes, and thriving job …

How to Survive Taiwan’s Hot and Humid Summers While it is a paradise for the most part, many agree that one of the greatest challenges of living in Taiwan is surviving the island’s sweltering …

Legal Relationships between Startups and Talents: Three Common Types of Labor Service Contracts In addition to our previous articles discussing about some crucial factors that startups should be …

Team Taiwan, 2022 Talent Trip (Singapore, Malaysia) Since its establishment at the end of 2020, the Employment Gold Card Office (hereinafter referred to as TGC) has been tasked with overseas …

The must-know tips and tricks for startups in Taiwan Foreign Startups in Taiwan: 3 Key Questions You Need to Consider in Advance —Which type of company best suits you? How does one set up a …

Startups in Taiwan: A Global Ecosystem Hiding in Asia The startup ecosystem in Taiwan has been on the rise, from before the covid era to present day. Besides its geographical location and way of …

Gold Card Community Survey 2022 From July 29th to September 14th 2022, the Gold Card Office conducted a survey of Foreign Special Professionals residing in Taiwan. With 1081 respondents from more …

Primer for Startups: How to Enter Into Proper Documentation with Employees During the initial startup stage, through emails or verbal communication, employers often agree to mundane matters such as …

Primer for Startups: Do’s and Dont’s when Recruiting Employees in Taiwan Despite offering more lively and flexible working arrangements, it is not uncommon for startups to inadvertently violate laws …

An Indian Scholar Seeks to Create Mutual Exchange Between Taiwan and India The Gold Card office invited writer Michelle Kuo to speak to scholar Sana Hashmi, Ph.D., a Gold Card holder, who is widely …

Foreign Startups in Taiwan: 3 Options for Foreign Corporate Entities to Set Up Companies in Taiwan In our previous article Foreign Startups in Taiwan: 3 Key Questions You Need to Consider in Advance …

From LA to Taipei - Taking a Road Less Traveled Out of the Corporate World The following article is an adaptation of a conversation held between the Taiwan Employment Gold Card Office and Cody Sayre, …

Foreign Startups in Taiwan: 3 Most Common Types of Companies in Taiwan Once you understand the process of setting up a company in Taiwan (please refer to Foreign Startups in Taiwan: 3 Key Questions …

Foreign Startups in Taiwan: 3 Key Questions You Need to Consider in Advance In recent years, the Taiwanese government has introduced policies (such as the Entrepreneur Visa and the Employment Gold …

Taiwan’s Offshore Islands: Tourist Attractions Taiwan boasts a rich tourism industry. In the short distance from the luscious green mountains to the crystal blue oceans, one can find a myriad of …

Taiwan’s Most Eccentric Museums In today’s age, we associate museums with the preservation of tradition and the exhibition of remarkable human achievements. As such, we’re accustomed to seeing …

Top 3 Activities to do in Taiwan What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Taiwan? Is it the variety of fresh, tropical fruits or the drool-inducing night market food? Aside from …

Seeking Professional Opportunities in Taiwan Whether you are searching for a senior role in an existing company, considering changing companies, or simply ready to take the next step in your career, …

Taiwanese Work Culture: Four Key Cultural Differences to Look Out For It is common for foreign professionals to face some obstacles when adjusting to local workplace culture. Whether you are …

Taiwan’s Modern & Contemporary Art Museums Although Taiwan spans a modest 36,000 square kilometers, the island is home to over 220 museums. These range from the globally renowned National Palace …

How to Set up an Association in Taiwan - A Case Study If one of your entrepreneurial goals in Taiwan is to set up an entity resembling a non-profit organization (NGO), a charity, or a non-profit …

How to Choose Professional Networking Events in Taipei? Taiwan is slowly but surely easing domestic Covid-19 restrictions, and hopefully regular networking events will soon return! In our previous …

How to Broaden Your Professional Network in Taiwan? Finding work or starting a business in Taiwan is challenging, and to succeed you need all the guanxi (關係) that you can get. You need access to …

From Corporate Germany to Corporate Taiwan - A Different Perspective This time around, the Taiwan Employment Gold Card Office sits down with Muhammed Özcan, Director of Global Quality at the …

From New York to Indonesia to Formosa - Life as a Digital Nomad in Taiwan The Taiwan Employment Gold Card Office had the honor of sitting down with Gold Card Holder Yvette Jong for an interview. Jong …

Top 6 Traditional Festivals in Taiwan Wondering what common traditions and customs there are on this beautiful island? If you’re not familiar with Taiwan, keep reading as we introduce the top six …

Public Transportation - Getting Around Taiwan Taiwan is known for its amazing public transportation system, garnering praises from both locals and tourists for how safe, clean, and reliable it is. …

10 Must See Attractions in Taiwan Taiwan may be a small island, but this unique place is filled with a plethora of amazing attractions and beautiful sites to experience. Here are 10 attractions that …

How to import your Dog/Cat to Taiwan? When we decide to add a pet to the family, it’s a life long decision. When moving to another country, of course, our furry friends need to come with us. …

New Features on our Website The Gold Card Office has been working hard to improve our services, and we’re delighted to announce a few new features on our website today. Application Guide, …

COVID-19 Prevention and Control: How Taiwan Became the Global Model for Epidemic Prevention As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to ravage the globe, infecting thousands and causing millions of deaths, …

Social Etiquette in Taiwan Social etiquette is very important for people in Taiwan. They pay special attention to be respectful in social interaction whether it be their words or deeds. Here are some …

Taiwan’s Diverse Sports Industry Taiwan is a small, but dense island, with a total population of 24 million and land area of approximately 36,000 square kilometers. Though the Taiwanese sports …