Yesterday, March 11 2026, Maiya Mai and Peter Lin presented “Running a Startup in Taiwan: Legal and Employment Issues After Incorporation” at Futureward Central.
We addressed the critical legal and labor compliance challenges founders face immediately after setup. Maiya Mai provided a practical guide to key obligations under the Company Act and offered a bird’s-eye view of the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA). Peter Lin shared insights on lawful unilateral termination initiated by employers and the Principle of Last Resort, and discussed why clear probationary clauses are vital in employment contracts.
Our goal was to equip entrepreneurs with a clear legal roadmap for scaling their businesses in Taiwan. The following presentation material is intended to briefly summarize the talk: