Corporate and Commercial
Business Liquidation in Taiwan
 Business Liquidation in Taiwan

During the liquidation process, the liquidators are deemed as a company’s responsible persons.  Unless otherwise appointed, shareholders of a limited company or directors of a company limited by shares shall be liquidators.  The process of liquidating a Taiwan company can be divided into the following four main steps.

 
  Duration From To
Step 1 15 days liquidator's assumption of office The court being notified about liquidation
 
Step 2 6 months
(extendable after applying with the court)

 
liquidator's assumption of office completion of liquidation

 
Step 3 15 days completion of liquidation Circulating liquidation statements to shareholders for approval
 
Step 3 15 days Upon the shareholders approving liquidation statements The court being notified about completion of liquidation

Under Taiwn law, post-liquidation files shall be safekept in Taiwan for a period of 10 years.

Liquidation procedures in Taiwan involves many details. The introduction above is intended to give a general introduction and you need to consult independent advice before applying the information above. If you require further assistance, please contact aliciahsulawyer@gmail.com. (August 2020)