Taiwan company search by name
Free, official, source-cited — updated 2026-06.
Search Company Records in Taiwan
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How do I search for a company by name in Taiwan?
To search Taiwan companies by name, enter the name (or the first part of it) into the search box. Matches are returned from GCIS with Unified business number, Company name (Chinese/English), Legal form, Registered address. Name search is free and needs no account.
Step-by-step
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Enter the company name
Type the trading or legal name. You do not need the full name — the first distinctive word is usually enough.
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Narrow ambiguous matches
Common names return several entities. Use the registered address, incorporation date, or entity type (Company Limited by Shares, Limited Company, Unlimited Company) to identify the right one.
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Open the matching record
Each result links to a full record showing Unified business number, Company name (Chinese/English), Legal form, Registered address.
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Cross-check against GCIS
For KYC or contract files, confirm the record against the primary source at https://gcis.nat.gov.tw.
https://gcis.nat.gov.tw
Frequently asked questions
Can I search Taiwan companies by name for free?
Yes. Name search against GCIS is free and requires no account. Certified extracts and filed documents may carry a fee on the official register.
What if I only know part of the company name?
Partial name search works — enter the distinctive part and review the matches. Adding the city or entity type helps when the name is common.
What does a Taiwan company search return?
Each record shows Unified business number, Company name (Chinese/English), Legal form, Registered address, sourced from GCIS.
What is a unified business number?
The unified business number (統一編號) is an 8-digit identifier assigned to every Taiwanese business. It's used for all tax, commercial, and government interactions.
People also ask about search for a company by name in Taiwan
The exact questions searchers type into Google — answered from the primary source.
Is the Taiwan company register free to search?
Yes. Basic company lookups on the GCIS are free — you can search by company name or registration number, view legal status, registered address and (usually) directors at no cost. Some jurisdictions charge a small fee only for downloading full filed documents.
What is the official Taiwan business registry?
The GCIS is the official public register of companies incorporated in Taiwan. It is operated by the government and is the primary source cited on this page — https://gcis.nat.gov.tw.
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