Application procedure：
Step 1：Where a foundation established by a foreign entity seeks recognition from the Ministry of Culture (MOC), it must meet the conditions stipulated in the Foundations Act and adhere to MOC regulations.
Step 2：Submit the following documents to obtain recognition from the MOC：
- 1. An application form, wherein the foundation’s name must be translated into Chinese and its nationality specified
- 2. Certificate of establishment issued by the competent authority in the home country that evidences its qualification as a foundation (*)
- 3. Charter of endowment (*)
- 4. Identification document of directors or the representative in the Republic of China (Taiwan) (*)
- 5. The principal office address in the Republic of China (Taiwan)
- 6. Plan concerning combating money laundering and financing of terrorism if the INGO has a branch office in a country or area at high risk for money laundering or financing of terrorism
- 7. Report of activities for the most recent two years
- 8. Financial report for the most recent two years
- 9. List of property (including supporting documents)
- 10. All documentation set out in the preceding subparagraphs must be translated into Chinese if the original is in another language.
(*)Documents in other languages and their Chinese translations set out in Subparagraphs 2 to 4 must be authenticated by the relevant R.O.C. overseas mission.
Notes：
- 1. Applications for recognition filed with the MOC and supporting documents must be processed in accordance with MOC regulations.
- 2. For basic information on leasing office space, please contact the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Contact information：
 Department of General Planning, Ministry of Culture
Telephone：(02) 8512-6000 Address：17F, South Building, No. 439 Zhongping Rd., Xinzhuang Dist., New Taipei City |
