How to fax to Taiwan from anywhere
Taiwan uses country code +886. Taiwanese government, businesses, and traditional industries continue to use fax for official correspondence. Taipei uses +886 2, Kaohsiung +886 7, Taichung +886 4, Tainan +886 6. Taiwan has high fax usage in business and government similar to Japan and Korea.
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| Country | Country code | Format |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | +886 | +886 XXX XXX XXXX (international format) |
Dialing format for Taiwan
To fax to Taiwan from outside the country, use the international format: +886 followed by the local fax number (drop any leading 0). Faxend handles international routing automatically when you select Taiwan from the country dropdown.
Common fax destinations in Taiwan
- National Taxation Bureau
- National Immigration Agency
- Hospitals and clinics
- Banks (Bank of Taiwan, Cathay United, CTBC, Mega International)
- Manufacturing companies (TSMC, Foxconn supply chain)
- Trading companies
Send international fax in 60 seconds
Faxend supports faxing to Taiwan. Cover sheet auto-added, transmission confirmation included.
Taiwan fax regulations
Taiwan has comprehensive data protection law:
- Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA): Taiwan's privacy law
- Ministry of Justice: Enforces PDPA at national level
- Cross-border transfer: Generally permitted with consent or contractual safeguards
Step-by-step
Confirm the recipient fax number with country code
Format: +886 XXX XXX XXXX. Verify with the recipient if unsure.
Open Faxend.com/send
Upload your document PDF.
Select country: Taiwan
Country dropdown auto-fills the country code.
Enter the local fax number
Without leading 0 (Faxend prepends +886 automatically).
Add cover sheet
Sender name, phone, recipient details, page count.
Pay and send
International fax rates apply. Save the confirmation page.
Business hours and time zones
Taiwan is on Taipei Time (UTC+8), no daylight saving. Business hours typically 9am to 6pm. Taiwanese holidays include Lunar New Year and National Day.
Common mistakes
Including leading 0. Drop the leading 0 when adding country code.
Wrong country code. Verify +886 is correct.
Sending during off-hours. Faxes work 24/7 but processed in next business day.
Forgetting time zone differences. Schedule deadline-sensitive faxes considering Taiwan business hours.
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Frequently asked questions
Send your international fax to Taiwan
Upload document, enter Taiwan fax number with country code +886. International rates apply.