A CPA in Taiwan is a certified accounting professional authorized to provide important financial and compliance services. If you plan to open a company in Taiwan or need accounting support for an existing business, our team can assist you.
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What is the law regulating CPAs in Taiwan?
The activity of CPAs in Taiwan is regulated by the Certified Public Accountant Act. Here are some of the main legal provisions:
- Financial Supervisory Commission is the competent authority for CPA (article 3);
- a person may practice as a CPA only after passing the CPA examination and obtaining a CPA certificate (article 5);
- a CPA can practice nationwide, but only after establishing or joining a CPA firm (article 8);
- a CPA certificate holder can apply for practice registration after gaining at least 2 years of experience as an assistant in attestation work at a CPA firm (article 12);
- a CPA can work as a single-person entity (article 20).
Our team follows the applicable legal provisions and can offer guidance according with the rules imposed by the Certified Public Accountant Act.
What type of services can our CPAs in Taiwan provide?
Our main services include:
- financial statement preparation;
- accounting assistance;
- audit services;
- certification of financial reports;
- tax consultancy;
- tax filing support;
- accounting system management;
- financial compliance advice;
- asset valuation services etc.
The services of a CPA in Taiwan can be required in different stages of a company’s activity, from the organization of the accounting system to the review of financial documents.
When should you work with a CPA in Taiwan?
It is recommended to work with our CPA when you:
- think about opening a company in Taiwan;
- need accounting and tax support;
- have questions about tax compliance;
- operate as a foreign investor in Taiwan;
- must prepare financial statements of your company;
What types of registration services can a CPA in Taiwan offer?
Besides accounting, tax, audit and financial reporting services, we can offer support with certain registration procedures connected to business activity. Our services can be useful for investors who need professional assistance when preparing documents or understanding local requirements.
Under the Certified Public Accountant Act, CPAs in Taiwan are allowed to act as agents in matters such as:
- industrial and commercial registration;
- trademark registration;
- any procedure related to the above registration matters.
Our team can assist you in opening a company in Taiwan. We can provide guidance in accordance with the applicable CPA regulations.
What are the obligations of persons working as a CPA?
Any CPA must follow professional and ethical standards. The main principles that guide our activity are:
- integrity;
- objectivity;
- competence;
- due care;
- confidentiality;
- professional behavior.
These standards are meant to protect clients, ensure transparency and maintain trust in the accounting profession.
How can a CPA in Taiwan help foreign investors?
Our services are useful for entrepreneurs who are not familiar with the Taiwanese system and need clear guidance before or after starting their activity.
If you are a foreign investor, we can help you in the following situations:
- you don’t understand the local accounting system;
- you need help in preparing the documents required for business activity;
- you need explanations for the reporting obligations applicable in Taiwan;
- you don’t know the tax related procedures;
- you can’t communicate with local authorities.
If you need a CPA in Taiwan to manage your business in a clear, organized and compliant manner, you cancontact usany time.