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Invest in New Taipei City,

Innovate the future

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Compete in the World Create New Opportunity Strengthen Industrial Base Looking to the Future
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Sanzhi Dist
Tourism&Leisure
Film&TV Cultural and Jinshan Dist Bali, Tamsui, Sanzhi, Shimen Green Energy
Creative Tamsui Dist
Jinshan, Wanli, Ruifang,
Linkou District Zhonghe, Xindian, Xizhi District
Tamsui District Gongliao, Shuangxi, Pingxi,
Wanli Dist Wulai, Xindian, Sanxia,
Yingge District

ICT Bali Dist

Linkou, Shulin, Linkou Dist

Wugu Luzhou
Tucheng, Zhonghe Dist
Dist Ruifang Dist
Xindian, Xizhi District
Sanchong Recreational Farming
Taishan Dist
Xizhi Dist
Industrial Equipment Dist Xinzhuang
Shiding, Pinglin District
Sanchong, Wugu Dist
Xinzhuang, Shulin District Pingxi Dist Shuangxi Dist
Yonghe
Metals & Plastics
Banqiao Dist Gongliao Dist
Traditional
Linkou, Xinzhuang, Shulin District
Dist Shenkeng
Textiles
Industries Shulin District Shulin
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Yingge Dist Dist
Shiding Dist

Pinglin Dist
Sanxia Dist

Ceramics Digital Content

New Taipei City

Banqiao, Zhonghe
Yingge District Xindian District Wulai Dist

Industry Map
Cloud Cloud Logistics
Computing Computing
Bali, Linkou,
Xinzhuang,
Wugu, Ruifang, New Taipei City,
Banqiao District
Linkou, Wugu
Xizhi District
Xizhi District
a Smart and Vigorous City
 New Taipei City, New Taipei City,
a Smart and Vigorous City a Smart and Vigorous City

Taiwan’s pivotal location in Asia serves a variety of strategic purposes;the low

corporate income tax rate and business security have made Taiwan an ideal choice for
NTPC

Compete in the World

visionary multinationals.
The Taiwan government understands that quality determines product competitiveness and provides incubation
and financing programs to nurture a diverse talent pool for information technologies, cloud computing,
biomedical engineering, green infrastructure , renewable energy services and geriatric care services .

Strengths

Strength 1 Strength 2

Setting the stage for success A Community of Talent

Taiwan is positioned closed to China, to the There are 11.26 million who is consistently driving
north with Japan, and west to the United the Taiwan’s flourishing economy; Taiwan is also
States. To the south, Taiwan is enjoying among the most educated countries in the world,
TAIWAN increasing ties with the emerging ASEAN with one of the highest percentages – at 5.57 million
market. The island’s strong import and export (accounting for 49% of the workforce)holders of a
services are supported by 7 international tertiary education degree; 6.22 million (55%) of the
seaports and 17 major airports. It takes an workforce aged between 25 and 44 are tech-savvy.
average of merely 2.55 hours to reach Tokyo, Taiwan is home to 87 vocational colleges, and 158
Seoul, Beijing Shanghai,Hong Kong and universities, credited for supplying the market with
Singapore. more than 300,000 skilled graduates.

Strength 3 Strength 4

Social Stability, Robust Competitive Business

Financing and Currency Systems Tax Systems
Noted as a model of democratic governance, Taiwan government is committed to favorable,
Taiwan is celebrated for its political stability, low corporate tax rates and a high-performing
information transparency,independent governance; the countr y’s business income
financing service and exchange rate stability. tax and business tax rates are one of the most
competitive in the world. These advantageous tax
burden systems have consistently been an incentive
to foreign investors.

International Recognitions

World Bank“Doing Business 2017”, Taiwan was ranked 11 in the world, and 4th in Asia in terms of its“Ease Doing Business.”

BERI ranks Taiwan No. 3 in the world, and No. 2 in Asia on the Operations Index.

Taiwan was ranked the 14th most competitive economy globally, and 3rd most competitive economy in Asia in the“World
Competitiveness Yearbook 2016”by Switzerland-based International Institute for Management Development.
The Global Competitiveness Report 2016-2017 by WEF ranked Taiwan 14th in the world, and 4th in Asia for its competitive
strengths.

Global Entrepreneurship Index 2017 by Washington-based GEDI ranked Taiwan 16th in the world, and 2nd in Asia for its
entrepreneurial attitudes and abilities.

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World Bank“Doing Business 2017”, Taiwan was ranked 11 in the world,

and 4th in Asia in terms of its“Ease Doing Business.”

● One-hour time difference with Bangkok, Jakarta, Seoul and Tokyo.

● 280 cities throughout 60 countries are served by passenger and commercial
flights; Taiwan has also established direct flight routes to 190 destinations
across the world.
● 1,100 flight travels to-and-from global destinations from Taiwan.
● Flight services to prominent commercial hubs in Asia in just 4 hours.
● 125 shipping-lanes to 400 harbors around the world.

Connect to 400 ports around the world

Invest in New Taipei City, Innovate the future

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Golden Tulip Hotel Art and Recreation Zone

Fullon Hotel Tamsui Fisherman’s Wharf

Keelung Port
Taiwan Strait
Tamsui Cultural and Creative Park Project

New Taipei City’ s 5 Investment Strengths

新北市五大投資優勢 Taipei Harbor

1.1. 2. 3.3. Linkou Industrial Park

New Taipei
Industrial Park
坐擁雙空港、雙海港
Served by two airports and 交通網絡完備且發達
A far-ranging and robust 人力資源充沛
A strong and abundant manpower
No.1 Zhongshan highway

seaports to connect to the world. transportation infrastructure that to support all the industrial and
Connected Logistics

鏈結全球主要市場 帶動產業群聚發展 挹注產業創新研發能量

with Taipei Harbor Special district Xizhi
encourages commercial clusters. business innovation efforts.
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友商的產業政策
A business-friendly policy to 低碳智慧城市
A successful decarbonization Tucheng industrial Park Xindian Baogao industrial Park
program that makes New
陪伴企業成長
ensure prosperity. 宜商宜居好生活
Taipei City a great place to live. Ding Pu High-tech Park

Ratings Excellence
Linking Major Industrial and Business Players
Excellence in City-Led Transformation in the 2016 FT/IFC Transformational
Located in northern Taiwan, New Taipei City is bordered by Keelung to the northeast, with Taipei City as
Business Awards

Global One of the Top 7 Intelligent Communities for 3 years straight (2014-2016). an enclave in its municipality. These three administrations form an expansive business and residential
Megalopolis area, its population of 7.04 million tops the nation, accounting for 30% of Taiwan’s total
population. The transportation infrastructure is well-established and consistently upgraded to facilitate
No. 1 in the Digital Gap category in Best E-Government, 2014.
close business ties with major markets in Asia and the rest of the world.
Listed as "Best" in the category of digital divide in 2014 from the World
e-Governments Organization
An Efficient and Convenient Transportation Network
Bronze in the Whole Cities Category in the 2013 International Awards for
Liveable Communities Enables Business Agglomeration
New Taipei City joined“Compact of Mayors,”the world's largest coalition of city New Taipei City boasts a highly efficient and extensive transportation network, connected by
the High-Speed Rail, Taiwan Railway, National Highways, Expressways, and Taipei Metro. This
leaders addressing climate change in 2015, and became the first city in Asia to
achieve full compliance.
network is known as“the Golden Chessboard of Roadways”of New Taipei City, which enables
No. 1 in“Investment Development Performance among All Local Administrations” businesses to increase productivity in the cluster.
for 3 years in a row.
National
No. 1 in“Energy Conservation Competition among All Local Administrations”for 3
years in a row.

Recognized as the nation’s cleanest city for 6 years straight

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Tamsui
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Tamsui Light Rail

Hongshulin
MRT Station

Shihlin
MRT Station MRT Circular Line No.1
MinSheng and Xizhi Light Rail

Luzhau
MRT Circular Line No.3 Wugu
Dist Neihu
Dist MRT Station Xizhi District Office
Sanchong
Dist Donghu
MRT Station Xizhi Dist
Taishan
Dist Taipei
Banqiao
Xinzhuang Dist city
Dist Yonghe Shiding Dist
Dist Shenkeng
Shulin Zhonghe Dist
Dist Tucheng Dist
Dist
Yingge Dist Shisizhang
DaPinglin
MRT Station
MRT Station
Ankang Light Rail
Xindian Dist Manpower , One of New Taipei City’s Greatest Assets
MRT Circular Line No.2
Central Engraving and
Sanxia Dist Printing Plant
New Taipei City is the largest municipality in northern Taiwan, also the youngest
city in the country.

交通網絡發達
Book 帶動產業群聚發展
Your Passage to the Future Realizing Excellence Through Human Resources
New Taipei City has an estimated population of 4 million, accounting for over 1/6 of the
新北市境內交通四通八達，經商便捷，產業沿著交通節點群聚發展。透過臺北捷運、機場捷運與三環三線捷運路
New Taipei City’s efficient and convenient transportation infrastructure makes getting around easy: country’s total population; the city’s active workforce consists of 2.02 million, or 75.54%
of the city’s total population. 1.85 million people in the city are employed, comprising
major business developments agglomerate along major Metro areas and rail links.
網與新北環河快速道路系統的串接，縱橫交織出新北市產業「黃金棋盤」平台，連結臺北港、科技園區、知識園 nearly 1/5 of the country’s total population.
區、通訊園區、工業區等多元產業專區，有效提高企業營運效率，充分營造產業群聚規模與經濟效益，打造國際 12 vocational schools, 20 colleges and universities, and 11 incubation centers in New Taipei
級的競爭力。 City are committed to educating the city’s youth and priming them with a great variety of
Three Rings and Three Lines Metro System Integrates the Greater Taipei Area into a 1-Hour Radius
industrial- and commercial-purpose skills. About 45% of the city’s population are college-
The“Three Rings and Three Lines”Metro System developed by New Taipei City government, at 209.7 degreed or above, making New Taipei City’s potential workforce the best-educated in the
kilometers, will have 174 stations. Its completion will help integrate the commercial, business, and country.
lifestyle activities in the Greater Taipei area into a one-hour travel radius. Its estimated daily passenger
三環三線捷運系統 串起大臺北1小時生活圈
turnover is 1.8 million, benefiting 6.6 million citizens in the Greater Taipei.
新北市政府規劃完善的「三環三線」捷運建設系統，完工後共有 174 個站點、長度 209.7 公里，串起大臺北形成 Inspiring Leadership Innovation
In addition, New Taipei City also boasts a well-developed network of“bike-exclusive lanes”that integrates New Taipei City Government is committed to nurturing a vast talent pool for industries.
1 小時生活圈，預估日運量可達
the 180 萬人次，服務範圍包含大臺北地區
YouBike public bicycle sharing scheme. These bike lanes are set 660up
萬名市民。目前機場捷運線、文湖
by Metro stations with heavy
Other than establishing“Industrial and Business Administration Education Program for
passenger traffic, and several popular tourist attractions. The bikes have become vital means of transport
線、板南線、中和新蘆線已通車，未來環狀線、萬大樹林線、三鶯線、民生汐止線、淡海輕軌、安坑輕軌也將陸 Entrepreneurs”to improve workplace skills of employed professionals, we also assist
for either“last-mile”commute or leisure purposes.
young aspirants by setting up the nation’s first local-administration-centered facilitator,
續通車，提供大臺北地區更完整、便捷的交通路網。
"Innosquare', offering startup hopefuls a venue to set up their outposts, finding angel
此外，新北市亦規劃完善的「自行車專用道路」，結合公共自行車「U-Bike」租借系統，於重要捷運站點及沿著 investors and venture capitalists and earning possible international attention.

淡水河、大漢溪、新店溪、東北角等觀光景點劃設自行車道，成為平日上、下班及假日休憩的重要代步工具。

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We Make It Happen

New Taipei City is the strongest backing of entrepreneurs. All supports and services are
available. Public and Private Cooperation on attracting business
To encourage local and international businesses to set up headquarters and R&D centers, New
Land, Capital, Technology, Manpower – We Are Fully Engaged Taipei City government launched an online platform that helps prospective private estate owners,
proprietors of industrial estates, factories and offices find suitable service providers. For example,
New Taipei City understands the importance of finding land, capital, technology and if a certain business is interested in setting up investments in New Taipei City, the city government
manpower for growing a successful business, and has launched a variety of support tools, would then arrange tour visits and land inspections, help clear the hurdles with the authorities,
advisor groups, and professional service corps to provide customized assistances for and meet any legal requirements to expedite the investment process. The city government also
businesses that would lead to sustained profit. provides all the information on private industrial estate investment projects on the official website.
To date, the city government has successfully courted Costco, Staples, Yamaha, and SnapAv to set
Public Land Development to Drive Industrial Growth up outposts in New Taipei City.
To revitalize the use of public lands and incentivize flagship industries to set up outposts,
A Passion to Perform
New Taipei City government actively sought out public properties to launch businesses
which focus on tourism and leisure, audiovisual industries, gaming, and high-end New Taipei City is the economic and trade bloodline of Taiwan. According to a 2017 study, the
industries. The effort has proven successful: Mitsui Fudosan real estate developer from city is home to 267,855 small-and-medium enterprises, the most in the nation; together, these
Japan has installed Taiwan’s first Outlet Park at A9 station along Taoyuan International enterprises total US$ 8.821 billion in capital; the city also houses the greatest number of 137,744
Airport MRT. Other successful examples include Martas Precision Slide Co., Ltd., TBI Motion factories and plants, accounting for 1/4 of those in the country. All the industrial sectors generate
Technology Co. Ltd., Fullon Hotel in Tamsui’s Fishermen’s Wharf and the Caesar Park over US$133 billion in production output – also the highest in the nation.
Hotel in Banqiao.

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Transitioning from Coal to Clean

Besides promoting the growth and commercialization of renewables, the city
Sustainable, Ecological, and Liveable City government also supports a diversity of decarbonization programs to organically
transition the city’s economics from power consumers to energy stewards. Over
120 companies have worked with the government to decarbonize their operations.
Green is the New Gold This project has led to a reduction of over 35,000 metric tons of CO2 emissions.
The development of renewable energy is now driving the global economy By the end of 2016, 15 schools, 27 public markets and streetlights have replaced
it is also one of New Taipei City’s greatest strengths. New Taipei City traditional lightbulbs with LED options.
boasts a wide range of renewable industries and services ranging from
hydrogen fuel, hybrid vehicles, LEDs, solar photovoltaics and others, with Energy Stewardship – A Citywide Competition
the most number of producers in the country to form a robust, integrated To inspire economical electricity use, the city government encouraged citizens to
supply chain. The government has set up the Green Industry Association stop by department stores or the libraries to enjoy air-conditioned services instead
to nurture and train talents to meet the demands of an ever-growing green of staying at home and turning on the A/C; meanwhile, a citywide participatory
industry. competition is launched to pool ideas from citizens, who discover innovative
ways to cut power consumption. New Taipei City has won No. 1 place in“Energy
Sourcing New Options: Photovoltaics and Geothermal Power Conservation Competition among All Local Administrations”by the Ministry of
New Taipei City government has tapped solar photovoltaics and thermal Economic Affairs for 3 years in a row.
power production as its two focuses. By enabling the coalition of
renewable industries, industrial organizations and industrial areas, the The First City in Asia to Achieve Full Compliance
city government pioneered in setting up photovoltaic systems on the roof
A sustained and strong commitment to industrial and commercial transition to low-
of buildings. A BOT program for geothermal power plant has also been
carbon economy has enabled New Taipei City to become the first city in Asia, and
launched in the volcano-rich Jinshan area.
the 12th in the world, to achieve full compliance with the Compact of Mayors: full
compliance is reached when cities demonstrate commitment to effectively tackle
climate change.

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築 夢It, Achieve It

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強固基盤 砌築夢想

Low Carbon and Intelligent, the best place for business and life

推動智慧城市
A Smart City 從公部門開始
“Smart
智慧城市是二十一世紀的發展趨勢，新北市政府從自身行動開始推廣智慧城市，推出「服務雲系統」
city”is the trend of this century, and New Taipei City has long begun promoting the use 、「行動
of urban
APP
informatics and technology to improve the efficiency of services like Service Cloud and Mobile Medical
應用服務網」及「行動醫療城市」等多項智慧科技應用系統，改善過往因空間限制而衍生之大量時間成本，並透
Services to significantly curtail resources wasted on inefficient governance; meanwhile, the governance is
過數據之蒐集與分析提供更精準的行政服務，展現建構智慧市民生活的決心與行動力。
more smart through real-time data collection and analysis to provide better services for citizens.

A History of Excellence
By combining the input and successful development of smart solutions, New Taipei City has been tapped
推廣成效佳 屢獲國際肯定
as one of the Top 7 intelligent communities in Intelligent Community Forum since 2014. The city was
新北市結合境內產業與智慧雲端科技開發多項智慧化便民服務，自 2014
invited in 2016 to the board of ICF to partake in the operation of 年起連續
intelligent 3 年榮獲國際智慧城市論壇
communities, and crowned
with Excellence in City-Led Transformation in the 2016 FT/IFC
（Intelligent Community Forum）全球頂尖「Top7 智慧城市」獎項，逐漸邁向成熟的智慧城市。2016 Transformational Business Awards
年更受邀and
Conference.
加入 ICF 董事會參與智慧城市論壇之運作，並榮獲聯合國世界銀行「城市轉型卓越獎」首獎的肯定。
Alliance of Smart City Industries – New and Renewed Economics
In pushing toward the Smart City vision, a Knowledge-Bridge coalition has been set up to drive industry-
university-research
整合產業 打造「智慧城市產業聯盟」 collaboration projects and provide talent and job matchmaking. By means of
the innovation industry, the information industry, and other areas of specialized expertise, the city
新北市致力推動智慧城市，結合智慧城市相關之產、官、學、研界組成一個大聯盟，藉由新創產業、資訊工業及
government upholds many service solutions, including smart family, smart transportation and medical
services to meet the needs of governments and their employees, citizens and businesses.
研發單位各領域專業之結合，促進智慧家庭、智慧交通、智慧醫療等各領域智慧解決方案之形成，推動智慧城市

之全面發展，提升新北市產業競爭力。

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投資路上 市府相伴
讓未來成為進行式
Taking Care of What’s Important

New Taipei City recognizes the critical factors to make businesses successful; the city government
has inaugurated platforms and services to assist businesses with acquiring venture capital, land, and
manpower. The city government has been recognized with an award of excellence in“one-stop service
efficiency and attracting investment”.

Category Content
• Credit guarantee services, on business loans for
small-and-medium enterprises and youth startups
Capital • Fundraising platform for innovative enterprises
• Venture capital matchmaking services
• Assistances to strengthen entrepreneurial finances
• Acquisition platforms and services for industrial-use estates
Land • Investment support services for public lands and
privately-owned estates
• Technological support and matchmaking
• R & D innovation subsidies for specialized local industries
Technology
• Smart development programs for traditional industries
• Assistance for tourism factories
• Education platforms for entrepreneurs
• Industry-academia and employment matchmaking services
Talent
• Innosquare to nurture startups in”Innosguare”
• Enrichment programs for vocational training
• New Taipei Global Exzone
• Export promotion services targeting the emerging markets
Market • Invite global buyers to city for city’s industries
• Subsidies for participation in international and local trade
shows

Information • Industrial Information bulletin

• small-and-medium enterprises
Services
• Investment service task force

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投資新北
Invest in 擘畫未來
New Taipei city,Innovate the future

New Taipei City understands its role as a shareholder in the global community of smart cities and
新北市是一個努力、務實的城市，在協助企業茁壯後，如何讓企業永續發展、保持競爭力，是市府團隊施政規
sustainable business growth; The professional task force of the city government is committed to viable
劃的重點。在這座城市裡，我們積極擘畫未來，致力打造完善的基礎建設、帶領傳統產業走向創新、建構低
and sustained investment returns. Innovation, decarbonization, and efficiency are the focus of the
碳、永續、便捷的智慧城市。
task force to transform the city’s traditional businesses into investment-worthy, environmentally-
centric and visionary outfits.

Since becoming a direct municipality at yearend 2010, New Taipei City has reinvented its industrial
economics, cultural and tourism offerings, transportation services, engineering projects, water
新北市在產業經濟、文化觀光、交通運輸、工程建設、水利建設、環境保護、社福衛生、政府效率及智慧城市
conservation and smart irrigation programs, health and medical services, municipal governance
各領域已囊括國內外 353 項首獎及 587 項績優獎項，更有 31 項全國首創施政措施，深獲各界肯定。
and smart city assets. These efforts have helped the city garner 353 first prizes and 587 awards
of excellence locally and throughout the world; further, 31 pioneering municipal measures were
未來，新北市將更務實地訂定各項產業政策，我們將深入訪視各產業、瞭解廠商的實際需求，據以規劃施政藍
launched by the city government to make the business, investment and residential community more
圖及訂定產業發展策略，以切合投資者需求及時勢所趨。新北市有信心、有熱忱，更有實力，與您一同攜手，
futureproof.
實踐夢想，共享成功果實。
Many visionary industrial policies and programs have been launched to empower local and international
businesses. Customized business development support is inaugurated to meet the demands of
international investors. New Taipei City is where new heights of prosperity are achieved.

投資，就從新北市開始！
Now , take your investment forward in New Taipei City!

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