What about the scheme in plain facts?

Authority: The Ministry of Transportation and Communications issued the regulations. Registration is made with the local administrative authority (county or city government). The ministry may commission the Tourism Administration to handle related affairs.

What about what you submit (article 11)?

You apply to the local authority, before operating, with:

What about fees and insurance?

Registration certificate: NT$1,000. Exclusive trade symbol plate: NT$2,000. The same fees apply to changes, reissues and renewals.

What about rules once you are open?

- Fix your room rates, report them and changes to the local authority, and never charge above the reported rate. - Display your registration certificate and room layout in the lobby, and the homestay logo outside. - Put your registration certificate serial number in advertisements, including on computer networks (Article 31). This applies to listings on online platforms. - Record lodger information daily and keep it for six months, following the Personal Information Protection Act. - Report chan

What about what the regulations do not say?

They do not state a certificate validity period, a processing time, or any restriction on foreign owners. Ask your local office.

Can I register a homestay in a city centre?

Generally only in the listed areas of Article 3, such as scenic spots, tourist sites and remote areas. Standard urban land is not on the list.

How many rooms can a minsu have?

Eight rooms or fewer and 240 square metres, with up to 15 rooms and 400 square metres in specified indigenous, farm, tourist, remote and offshore areas.

What are the registration fees?

NT$1,000 for the certificate and NT$2,000 for the exclusive trade symbol plate.

Yes. The regulations set minimum liability coverage, and a copy of the policy is part of your application.

Do I need to show my registration number online?

Article 31 requires the certificate serial number in advertisements, publications and media, including computer networks.

What about once you are licensed?

Registration makes you legal. Distribution is a separate job. Fursat's own guest stays are in India, so we do not list homes in Taiwan, but if you also own or manage property in India you can start at /list-your-property, and our free channel manager explains how calendar sync across booking sites works. For the basics of the Indian system, read How to Start a Homestay in India. For a neighbouring regime written the same way, see How to Start a Homestay in Nepal.

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5 min read · 7 October 2026

How to Register a Minsu (Homestay) in Taiwan. 2024 Regulations

Taiwan minsu must register with the local government: limited zones, 8 rooms (15 in some areas), NT$3,000 in fees, liability insurance, and a registration number in every advertisement.

Sneha Surana

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How to Register a Minsu (Homestay) in Taiwan. 2024 Regulations

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