TSMC shares were listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TWSE) on September 5, 1994, under TWSE code "2330".
TSMC's American Depositary Shares (ADS) were listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "TSM" on October 8, 1997.
Which stock exchanges are TSMC traded on?
What is TSMC's dividend policy?
TSMC intends to maintain a sustainable quarterly cash dividend, and to distribute the cash dividend each year at a level not lower than the year before.
What is TSMC's historical dividend pay out?
To view TSMC's dividend history, please click here
How may shareholders expect TSMC's ex-dividend date and payment date?
TSMC's Board of Directors will approve each quarter's dividend in the following quarter's Board Meeting, after which the dividend will be distributed within 6 months. Therefore, the ex-dividend date and payable date will also fall in the aforementioned 6-month period.
What do you need to do in order to participate in TSMC's dividend payments?
A shareholder must own TSMC shares through the day before the ex-dividend date to be entitled to the proposed dividend payment.
Does TSMC have a dividend reinvestment program?
TSMC does not have a dividend reinvestment program.
What is TSMC's fiscal year?
Our fiscal year end is December 31.
Whom may you contact for TSMC common shareholder services?
Transfer Agency Department of CTBC Bank Co., Ltd. Stock affair self-help desk (Leaving your request for dedicated reply from CTBC)
TEL: 886-2-66365566
Address: 5F, 83, Sec. 1, Chongqing S. Rd., Taipei City 100003, Taiwan R.O.C.
Main services:
- Common share title transfer, pledge, loss report, reissuance, etc.
- Shareholder’s information registration, change or inquiry, including account name, ID number, bank account, address, phone number, seal, etc.
- Shareholder notices issuance or reissuance, including AGM notice, dividend notice, dividend withholding tax form, etc.
- Dividend distribution, tax withholding or reclaim, etc.
Taiwan Depository and Clearing Corporation (TDCC) eCounter (Online application for stock affairs)
TEL: 886-2-27195805 ext: 178
- The services provided are based on TDCC’s offerings, which currently include changes to shareholder basic information, such as account name, ID number, bank account, address, phone number, etc.
- For details about the actual service and user guide, please contact TDCC directly.
TSMC Shareholders Services & SEC Compliance Department
Email: P_SEC_SERVICE@tsmc.com
Whom may you contact for TSMC ADS shareholder services?
If you have any questions concerning your ADS certificate, please contact Citibank, N.A., Depositary Receipts Services.
Citibank, N.A., Depositary Receipts Services
Main consultation services:
- ADR program
- Shareholder’s information, shareholder notices, etc.
- Dividend distribution, tax withholding or reclaim, etc.
Alternatively, you may also contact TSMC Shareholders Services & SEC Compliance Department.
Email: P_SEC_SERVICE@tsmc.com
When does TSMC announce its quarterly earnings results?
To view our Financial Calendar, please click here.
What is the tax treatment on TSMC's ADS dividends?
Dividends distributed to the holders of TSMC’s ADSs are subject to R.O.C. withholding tax at 21%.
Please consult your tax advisor as to the particular tax consequences.
Who are TSMC's major shareholders?
As of 12/17/2025 (Note)
| Major Shareholders | Total Shares Owned | Ownership Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| ADR-Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd. | 5,313,592,968 | 20.49% |
| National Development Fund, Executive Yuan | 1,653,709,980 | 6.38% |
| Government of Singapore | 538,629,101 | 2.08% |
| Norges Bank | 470,454,846 | 1.81% |
| Yuanta/P-shares Taiwan Top 50 ETF | 416,782,820 | 1.61% |
| Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund, a series of Vanguard Star Funds | 355,197,748 | 1.37% |
| Vanguard Emerging Markets Stock Index Fund, a series of Vanguard International Equity Index Funds | 328,625,605 | 1.27% |
| New Labor Pension Fund | 309,948,796 | 1.20% |
| iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF | 250,902,123 | 0.97% |
| EUPAC Fund | 184,520,799 | 0.71% |
Note: Record date for the second quarter of 2025 cash dividend distribution.
Where can you find TSMC directors' and officers' filings pursuant to Section 16(a) of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act?
Effective March 18, 2026, in compliance with new reporting requirements under the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, TSMC's directors and officers will be required to disclose their ownership of and transactions in TSMC's equity securities in accordance with Section 16(a) of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934. For related disclosures, please visit the U.S. SEC’s EDGAR website
How can odd-lot shareholders request a physical copy of TSMC shareholders’ meeting notice?
To fulfill the sustainability commitment, starting from 2026, TSMC will make public announcements instead of mailing physical notices of shareholders’ meetings to odd-lot shareholders, in accordance with the Securities and Exchange Act. Shareholders can access the meeting notice through TWSE’s Market Observation System (MOPS) by clicking on ‘Electronic Books’ and then selecting ‘Shareholders’ meetings’, or via TSMC’s website. Should you need to apply for a physical notice, please contact the Transfer Agency Department of CTBC Bank Co., Ltd (TEL: 02-6636-5566).
