The Taiwan Monthly

Trading Policies

Scanned Copies of New Registrations and Assets Transfer Temporarily Allowed

April 9, 2020

As cases of COVID-19 have continued to climb, the TWSE values the safety and health of all its stakeholders. In two specific areas, new registrations and asset transfers, offshore overseas Chinese and foreign investors (FINI and FIDI) could submit the scanned copy to the TWSE and are responsible to submit the original documents within two months of the date of the application.

 

July 3, 2020

Because the pandemic has altered many of the business models worldwide, employees and investors now work from home or remote offices. It is difficult to deliver original documents from investors to custodian banks. To ease the need to physically be in possibly crowded situations, such as the post office or messenger services, it is important to note an extension that offshore overseas Chinese and foreign investors must submit the original documents within six months of the date of the application.

 

Moving forward

Since the COVID-19 situation has worsened, many countries are thrust into lockdown. The TWSE will closely monitor the pandemic and take appropriate measures to safeguard everyone.

 

For further inquiries, please contact Chien-Ti Chang at chienti@twse.com.tw