Organizations
Directory
Every organisation worth knowing —
for job seekers, entrepreneurs, and businesses entering the Taiwan market
This directory covers the organisations I'd point anyone to, whether you're looking for a job, starting a company, entering the market, or just trying to build a network. I've organised it by category so you can go straight to what's relevant to you.
If you spot something missing or out of date, let me know.
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- Chambers of Commerce
- Government & Trade Bodies
- Legal & Business Support
- Expat & Professional Network
- Job & Career Resources
Chambers of Commerce
The chambers are where the serious business networking happens in Taiwan. Events, advocacy, job boards, industry committees — they're worth knowing even if you don't become a member.
American Chamber of Commerce in Taiwan (AmCham)
The largest and most established foreign chamber in Taiwan, founded in 1951. Publishes Taiwan Business TOPICS monthly, runs industry committees, and produces an influential annual White Paper on the Taiwan business environment. Has a job board, regular events, and strong government access. If you're American or working with American companies, this is your starting point.
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European Chamber of Commerce Taiwan (ECCT)
The European equivalent of AmCham, representing European companies across all sectors. Active events calendar, industry working groups, and a salary survey published in cooperation with Robert Walters. Maintains close ties with the European Economic and Trade Office in Taipei and the European Commission in Brussels. Particularly relevant if you're a European company or professional navigating Taiwan.
British Chamber of Commerce in Taipei (BritCham)
Smaller and more intimate than AmCham or ECCT, but active and well-connected. Regular networking events, business briefings, and a community of British and Commonwealth professionals and companies. Has a job board and good government relations.
Australia New Zealand Chamber of Commerce in Taiwan (ANZCham)
Represents Australian and New Zealand business interests in Taiwan. Organizes regular networking events, business seminars, and trade initiatives, while maintaining close ties with the Australian Office Taipei, the New Zealand Commerce and Industry Office, and the broader Australia–New Zealand business community in Taiwan.
Swedish Chamber of Commerce Taipei (SCCT)
One of the more active smaller bilateral chambers. Known for sustainability-focused events and strong connections to the Nordic business community in Taiwan.
The Italian Chamber of Commerce in Taipei (ICCT)
Represents Italian business interests in Taiwan. Organizes networking events, business seminars, and trade initiatives to strengthen Italy–Taiwan economic relations, while maintaining close ties with the Italian Economic, Trade and Cultural Promotion Office (IETCPO) and the broader Italian business community in Taiwan.
Government & Trade Bodies
These are the official channels — for investment approval, market entry support, trade intelligence, and policy navigation.
Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA)
Taiwan's main trade promotion organisation, founded in 1970. Manages Taiwan Trade Shows (including Computex), provides market research, and connects foreign buyers with Taiwanese suppliers. Also runs the Taiwan Trade Centre network globally. If you're sourcing from Taiwan or looking for Taiwanese partners, start here.
Small and Medium Enterprise Administration (SMEA)
Government body supporting SMEs in Taiwan. Runs the Startup Portal (startup.sme.gov.tw) which lists accredited accelerators and incubators. Useful for understanding the broader startup support landscape and accessing government programmes.
Taiwan Tech Arena (TTA)
Government-backed startup ecosystem under the National Science and Technology Council (NSTC). Provides incubation, investor connections, pitch events, and international accelerator partnerships. One of the few hubs in Taiwan with genuine international capabilities and support for foreign startups.
Taiwan Startup Stadium (TSS)
Government-supported programme helping Taiwanese startups go global and international startups enter Taiwan. Runs programmes, events, and matchmaking. Part of the wider government startup infrastructure.
National Development Council (NDC)
Oversees national economic planning and the Employment Gold Card programme for foreign professionals. The Gold Card portal (goldcard.nat.gov.tw) is managed in coordination with the NDC.
Talent Taiwan
A government-run platform connecting international professionals with career opportunities in Taiwan. Features English-language job listings, information on working and living in Taiwan, and resources for foreign talent, with a particular focus on high-skilled industries and international recruitment initiatives.
Legal & Business Support
Setting up a company in Taiwan as a foreigner involves several steps, from investment approval, company registration, bank account opening, and tax registration to finding the right local partners, conducting market research, and developing an effective market entry strategy. These firms and organizations provide a range of services to help foreign businesses establish and grow their presence in Taiwan.
Polylocal
Polylocal supports companies entering Taiwan and European markets through market research, partner matching, localization, and hands-on business development support. The consultancy helps businesses identify opportunities, build local networks, and successfully navigate cross-border expansion.
Eleventh Fleet
11th Fleet supports foreign companies entering Taiwan with a full range of business setup and operational services, including company formation, accounting, HR, recruitment, compliance, and back-office solutions. They help international businesses establish and manage their operations in Taiwan with local expertise.
Expat & Professional Networks
Formosa Network
A community for people who have lived in, studied, worked in, or built a connection with Taiwan. Provides a platform to stay connected with the Taiwan community through online groups, local meetups, networking opportunities, and social events, bringing together former residents, Taiwanese abroad, and Taiwan enthusiasts around the world.
Forumosa
Long-running English-language community forum for foreigners in Taiwan. Dated in appearance but the archives are an invaluable resource for practical questions about business, visas, banking, and daily life. Search before asking — most questions have been answered.
Job Boards & Career Resources
CakeResume
English-friendly job board popular with tech startups, SaaS companies, and international firms in Taiwan. Clean interface, good for engineers, product managers, designers, and marketing roles.
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Taiwan's largest job board. Mostly in Chinese but has an English-language interface for foreign job seekers. Filter by English-language roles or use the site with Google Translate. The most comprehensive database of Taiwanese job listings across all sectors.
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One of Taiwan's largest job boards, offering one of the most comprehensive databases of job listings across all industries. Primarily in Chinese, but includes an English-language interface for international job seekers. You can filter for English-speaking positions or browse the site using Google Translate for additional opportunities.
Yourator
Specializes in startup, tech, and digital industry jobs, making it one of Taiwan's leading career platforms for innovative companies. Offers an English interface, detailed company profiles, workplace culture insights, and direct applications to startups, multinational firms, and fast-growing tech companies.
A note on this directory
This list is curated based on my experience and research, it's not exhaustive and it's not sponsored. No organisation has paid to be included here. If you're trying to figure out which of these is most relevant to your situation, that's exactly the conversation I have in consultations.
The Taiwan business ecosystem is large and occasionally opaque. The right introduction — to the right chamber, the right accelerator, the right legal firm — can save you months. If you want help navigating it, let's talk.
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