Taiwan Trade Center, Vancouver
Kyle Chiu, Director
1730-650 W Georgia St,
Vancouver, BC V6B 4N8
Tel: 604 681-2787
Email: vancouver@taitra.org.tw
Websites:vancouver.taiwantrade.com
https:taiwantrade.com
Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Vancouver
Jacob Hsia
Assistant Director
Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Vancouver
Phone: 604 689-4111 ext. 240
Email: nthsia@mofa.gov.tw
President for the Taiwan Chamber of Commerce in BC
Michael Chiang
Tel: 604-771-8585, 604-655-6668
Email: info@tccbc.ca
Canadian Trade Commissioner Service – Taiwan
- Tel: (011-886-2) 8723-3000
- Email: TAPEITD@international.gc.ca
Location
Taiwan, officially the Republic of China (ROC), is strategically located at the heart of the Asia-Pacific region. Its position allows companies to springboard into Mainland China and the broader markets of Southeast Asia.
Economy
Taiwan is an export-driven economy built on private-sector entrepreneurship, a well-functioning legal framework, and high-quality infrastructure. With a highly educated workforce and strong innovation capacity, Taiwan has established itself as a global leader in technology, manufacturing, and trade.
- Trade Access: Taiwan is a member of the WTO and a signatory to key multilateral trade agreements, including the WTO Agreement on Trade Facilitation, TRIPS, TRIMS, GATT, GATS, ITA, and GPA.
- Key Exports: Semiconductors, electronics, ICT, machinery, and petrochemicals.
- Investment Climate: Taiwan’s government actively supports innovation and entrepreneurship, particularly in biotech, renewable energy, and smart infrastructure.
- SME-Driven Economy: Small and medium-sized enterprises dominate the landscape, creating opportunities for partnerships and joint ventures with Canadian firms.
Market Environment
- Infrastructure & Digital Strength: Taiwan has world-class transport, broadband, and digital connectivity. Events such as the Smart City Summit & Expo highlight its role as a leader in digital solutions and urban innovation.
- Science & Technology Collaboration: Canada and Taiwan maintain some of the strongest research and innovation linkages Canada has globally, combining Canadian research strengths with Taiwan’s commercialization capacity.
- Education & People Ties: Taiwan is Canada’s tenth-largest export market for education services, contributing over CAD 100 million annually to the Canadian economy. Over 200,000 people of Taiwanese descent live in Canada, and ~60,000 Canadians reside in Taiwan.
- Strategic Gateway – Taiwan’s location offers Canadian companies a platform to access Mainland China and Southeast Asia.
- Advanced Sectors – Key areas for Canadian firms include aerospace, ICT, biotech, clean technologies, energy, agri-food, and seafood.
- Innovation & Research – Joint R&D and commercialization initiatives, backed by universities, research councils, and private sector partnerships.
- Policy Support – Bilateral agreements such as the Avoidance of Double Taxation Arrangement (2017) and MOUs on telecommunications and Indigenous cooperation create a supportive framework for investment.
- Stable Legal & Business Environment – A transparent, rules-based market with strong IP protections.
- Diaspora & Youth Links – Deep people-to-people ties and youth exchange programs like IEC strengthen long-term business and cultural relationships.
Key Sectors
- Agriculture and agri-food
- Biotechnology
- Construction & infrastructure
- Energy and power
- Telecommunications & ICT
- Clean technologies
Links & Resources — Taiwan
- Canadian Trade Office in Taipei (Canada.ca) — Canada’s official trade and consular presence in Taiwan.
- Guide to Doing Business in Taiwan (PwC Taiwan) — comprehensive guide on regulation, taxation, and business setup in Taiwan.
- Canada – Taiwan export profile (Trade Commissioner Service) — trade & sector info for Canadian exporters.
- Taiwan Business Guide (IBERGLOBAL PDF) — beginner’s overview of doing business in Taiwan.
- Doing Business in Taiwan (UHY PDF) — detailed rules on entity types, taxes, and business operations.
- Taiwan – International Business Guides (HSBC) — business environment, trade, investment, infrastructure.
- Trade Show in Taiwan
