Does the government offer digital transformation subsidies? Are traditional export traders eligible?

Taiwan does have multiple government subsidy programs from the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Digital Affairs, and other agencies that support SMEs in digital transformation, and export traders typically fall within the eligible scope. However, the key to successful subsidy applications is that your proposal must clearly explain which tools you'll use, what workflow problems you'll solve, and what benefits you expect to see—not just say "I want to go digital." We recommend that while evaluating which direction to pursue, you simultaneously research what subsidies are available in the current period. Some service providers also offer subsidy application consultation, helping with proposal and completion report writing, which can significantly reduce your actual costs. The core advice is: don't wait for subsidies to be approved before starting to plan. Get your implementation direction clear first, and use subsidies as an accelerator, not a starting point.