[Latest in 2025] The process of starting a company is now available! A must-read guide for new business owners

In 2025, with the revision of regulations, the development of digital technology, and adjustments of financial institutions and government agencies, the company establishment application process has been quietly upgraded. This journalistic professional guide will reveal the latest process of starting a business to entrepreneurs, helping every new startup manager avoid minefields, lay a solid foundation, and succeed first. At the same time, this newspaper will also exclusively bring you the new system’s key points, process charts, and which details are most prone to errors. Entrepreneurs are advised to save them!

A review of the process of starting a business in 2025

There will be adjustments in the company establishment in 2025, both in terms of regulations and actual application procedures. Please be sure to pay attention to changes in registration name pre-check, capital setting, electronic processes, personal information regulations, etc. The following is an in-depth analysis of each issue in the form of news reports.

Company name and preliminary research: the first step in starting a business

The company name is not only related to the brand, but also affects the success of future stamp, tax registration, trademark and online applications.

• New system reminder: Starting from 2025, "Preliminary review of company registration name and business" will be fully electronic and must be filled in on the Taiwan Department of Commerce website. Enterprises can prepare three or more names at a time to avoid name duplication and failure.

Table: List of things to note when checking company names

Business premises review: more flexible site selection

After the 2025 reforms, online and paper applications will be combined, and the certificates required for company registration (lease/consent) must strictly comply with the purpose. Newly-started businesses can choose commercial offices, SOHOs, incubation centers, and some accelerator project sites for registration. If any changes are required in the future, they must be reported to the National Tax Bureau/Commerce Department at the same time.

• Tip: If you use an incubation space such as a "university incubation center", please confirm whether the location has the "company registrable business address" qualification.

Opening a preparatory account and capital planning

Setting up a preparatory account is an important part of the company opening process that cannot be skipped. At this stage, you need to bring the "preliminary verification" and the responsible person's information to the bank to open an account and deposit the initial capital.

• Suggestions for new start-ups: In addition to the minimum capital amount, rationality is the most critical. If it is too high, you will be required to provide evidence of the source, and if it is too low, it will affect future business credit.

Table: 2025 Preparatory Account & Capital Rules

Accountant capital verification visa

In 2025, the audit of capital sources and verification procedures will be more rigorous to prevent fake/illegal capital flows. Listed companies must hire an accountant to apply for a visa, and other types of companies are also strongly recommended to have a certified accountant handle the matter to reduce defects.

Formal registration and tax registration

After all documents are ready, go to the Ministry of Economic Affairs to apply for establishment. Entering the core stage, the establishment application must be completed within 10 working days. In addition to paper-based procedures, the 2025 "Establishment Registration" process will also be open to fully online electronic systems.

• Core requirements: application form, accountant's audit report, articles of association, shareholders (details of capital contribution), site certificate, and person in charge's certificate.
• 2025 New System Reminder: Failure to submit tax and shareholder declarations on time will result in penalties.

Table: List of formal registration documents for company establishment process