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Presents information on the sources of capital for local and foreign companies in Taiwan. Policies covering non-Taiwan-incorporated firms; Reforms introduced by the Central Bank of China to protect Taiwan's foreign-exchange market; Forms by which short-term capital may be raised; Key capital source of medium- and long-term financing for the private sector.

Presents information on corporate taxes levied in Taiwan. Actions taken by the government to control tax evasion among local companies; Reforms undertaken to change Taiwan's Income Tax Law; Rates of income tax in which foreign and locally owned firms are subject to; Definitionn of taxable income in Taiwan.

Presents information on competition and price policies in Taiwan. Provisions on competition under the 1991 Fair Trade Law; Approach used in curbing monopolies and market dominance; Mergers banned by the law; Impact of the Taiwan's membership in the World Trade Organization on resale-price maintenance practice; Key targets of domestic price controls.

Presents information on trade-related transactions involving foreign exchange in Taiwan. Role of the Central Bank of China in regulating foreign exchange; Taiwan's policy on stock market investment; Law governing repatriation of capital and profit remittance; Procedure on loan inflows and repayment.

Presents news briefs related to economic policies implemented in Taiwan in 2005. Background of companies scheduled for privatization; Consolidation of banks and financial services firms; Law on company taxation considered by the Executive Yuan; Guidelines concerning electronic commerce published by the Consumer Protection commission.