Federal Corporate Documents · Taiwan
Federal Corporate Documents Legalization for Taiwan
Route, timeline, translation and price for using a Federal Corporate Documents in Taiwan — based on the official Hague Convention status table.
Quick answer
Taiwan requires embassy legalization. Your Federal Corporate Documents needs U.S. Department of State authentication, then Taiwan embassy legalization — 15–17 business days with us, both steps included. Certified Chinese translation required. Processed via TECRO, not an embassy.
- Route
- Authentication + embassy legalization
- Hague member since
- Not a member
- Issuing authority
- various federal agencies
- Translation
- Certified Chinese translation required. Processed via TECRO, not an embassy.
Is Taiwan a Hague Convention country?
No. Taiwan is not a party to the Apostille Convention, so an apostille will not be accepted there. The document needs U.S. Department of State authentication first, then legalization at the Taiwan embassy or consulate — in that order.
The route to Taiwan
A Federal Corporate Documents is issued by various federal agencies, a federal authority, so it is authenticated by the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. — never by a state office. For Taiwan, the Department of State’s authentication is then legalized at the Taiwan embassy or consulate.
People most often send documents to Taiwan for work permits, marriage, residency. Receiving offices set their own requirements, so confirm what yours asks for — we’ll help you read it.
About the Federal Corporate Documents
How to apostille federally issued corporate documents — EIN letters (CP-575) and federal registrations — for foreign business.
You obtain this from various federal agencies. We can’t request it on your behalf, but once you have it, we handle everything through to delivery in Taiwan.
Timeline and price
| Stage | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Department of State authentication + embassy legalization | 15–17 business days | Both steps included; the Taiwan embassy step cannot come first |
| Certified translation | Alongside | Ordered with the authentication so nothing waits in sequence |
| Return shipping | 1–3 days in the U.S. | Tracked courier; worldwide delivery available |
Price: $399 per document, government fees and U.S. shipping included, embassy legalization included.
Translation for Taiwan
Certified Chinese translation required. Processed via TECRO, not an embassy. We coordinate certified translation alongside the authentication so the document arrives ready to file.
How it works
Confirm the route
Tell us you’re sending a Federal Corporate Documents to Taiwan. We confirm route, price and timing before any payment.
Get the document to us
Ship it to us with tracking (we send the address when we confirm your order), or drop it off by appointment at our West Palm Beach or Miami office.
Pre-submission review
We check it against authentication requirements to catch the problems that cause rejections.
Department of State
Hand-delivered to the Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C.
Taiwan embassy legalization
The authenticated document is presented to the Taiwan embassy or consulate.
Certified translation
Arranged alongside so it arrives ready to file in Taiwan.
Delivery
Returned to you by tracked courier, or sent directly to your recipient in Taiwan.
Sources: HCCH — Apostille Convention status table (checked October 2026) · U.S. Department of State — Authenticate Your Document.
Federal Corporate Documents for Taiwan — FAQ
Is Taiwan part of the Hague Apostille Convention?
No. Taiwan is not a party to the Convention, so documents need Department of State authentication followed by Taiwan embassy legalization.
How long does it take to prepare a Federal Corporate Documents for Taiwan?
About 15–17 business days for Department of State authentication plus Taiwan embassy legalization, both included. Certified translation runs alongside.
How much does it cost to send a Federal Corporate Documents to Taiwan?
$399 per document, with government fees and U.S. shipping included. The embassy legalization step is included. We confirm your exact price before any payment.
Do I need a translation for Taiwan?
Certified Chinese translation required. Processed via TECRO, not an embassy. We can arrange certified translation with your order.
Can you get the Federal Corporate Documents for me?
No — you obtain it from various federal agencies first. Once you have it, we handle the rest.
Do I have to be in the United States?
No. Most Taiwan orders are handled entirely by mail, and we can ship the finished document anywhere.
Related: Federal Corporate Documents — full guide · All documents for Taiwan · Apostille vs. embassy legalization · Why apostilles get rejected
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