Company Setup at Residences
If you want to run your own business, the first thing to consider is whether you need a physical address. For businesses requiring a physical presence, it is advisable to register the company address at the actual business location. Tax authorities often conduct routine inspections, and if they find a business within their jurisdiction without tax registration, they may request the owner to register for taxes or relocate. Therefore, for businesses requiring a physical storefront, it is best to register the company at the actual business location.
Whether you want to register at your own house or rent an address, you should first inquire of government agencies (such as Urban Development Bureau, Construction and Management Bureau, etc.) to check if the address can be registered as a company. The business location must comply with regulations related to urban planning, construction management, fire safety, hygiene, and relevant authorities’ regulation. Therefore, whether your own house can be registered as a company depends on after checking with the local city or county government to determine the “use zone” of the address, whether it is a residential, commercial, or industrial zone. If registration is not allowed, you may need to rent office space elsewhere or join a business center. Currently, the examination of land “use zones” is not a necessary procedure for company establishment in practice. Even if it violates land use zoning regulations, your company can still be registered with ease. However, in the future, if someone reports your illegal operation, you may face the loss by being required to relocate.
