Guides and articles for doing business with Taiwan.
Practical information for companies evaluating Taiwan as a market, manufacturing base, sourcing destination, partner ecosystem or digital-commerce environment.
These articles provide general practical information and are not legal, tax, customs or certified inspection advice. The checks needed in a specific case depend on the assignment.
Digital commerce in Taiwan
What to assess about e-commerce, digital channels, localization and competitors before making a larger investment.
Read guide →SOURCINGHow to find a manufacturer in Taiwan
Where to start, what information to collect about manufacturers and how to build the first shortlist.
Read guide →SOURCINGTaiwan as a sourcing market
Where Taiwan is strong and when it is worth including in a sourcing comparison.
Read guide →MANUFACTURINGOEM and ODM in Taiwan
What the terms mean and what a buyer should clarify before requesting quotations.
Read guide →COMPANY CHECKHow to assess a Taiwanese company’s background
A practical guide to reviewing public company information, web presence, references and follow-up questions before working with a Taiwanese company.
Read guide →OUTREACHHow to contact a Taiwanese company
First outreach in Taiwan works best when the message is concise, credible and specific about why you are contacting that particular company.
Read guide →MEETINGSBusiness meetings in Taiwan: how to prepare
Practical preparation for a business meeting in Taiwan: objective, participants, materials, questions, notes and follow-up.
Read guide →TRADE FAIRSTrade shows in Taiwan: how to get more from the trip
A trade-show trip becomes more valuable when relevant companies, meetings, questions and follow-up are prepared before the event.
Read guide →PARTNERSHow to find a distributor or business partner in Taiwan
Partner search in Taiwan: define the objective, build a relevant shortlist, assess channels and confirm that interest is mutual.
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