How Taiwan Residents Authorize a Mainland China Lawyer: Getting the Power of Attorney Right
When a Taiwan resident needs to handle litigation, property, inheritance, or investment matters in mainland China, retaining a lawyer is usually straightforward. The power of attorney is where matters stall. This article sets out three scenarios. Holders of a Taiwan Residence Permit for Mainland China can sign directly with no notarization. Those physically in the mainland can complete the document by notarization or judicial witnessing. Those outside the mainland must use the cross-strait document verification channel. Each step, the document checklist, and the common problems are covered, with notes on how to draft the scope of authority to avoid a repeat filing.