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LITIGATION (CIVIL): Can I file a civil litigation case against a party in Taiwan? PDF Print E-mail
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Thursday, 15 May 2008 18:22
Yes, foreigners can file a civil litigation in Taiwan. It is not necessary for a company or individual filing such litigation to have a branch, subsidiary or other official representative in Taiwan. However, as a practical matter, it will normally be necessary or useful to have authorized legal counsel available to attend hearings to make arguments, file pleadings, etc. It is important to note that nearly all materials submitted to Taiwan courts must be translated into Chinese. Translations should also take into account the fact that legal terminology in Chinese differs between Taiwan, Hong Kong and Mainland China, and also Taiwan uses “traditional” Chinese characters whereas Mainland China uses “simplified” Chinese characters.

 
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