Which stock exchanges are TSMC traded on?

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.

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?

If you have any questions concerning your common shares, please contact The Transfer Agency Department of Chinatrust Commercial Bank.

The Transfer Agency Department of Chinatrust Commercial Bank
TEL: 886-2-66365566
Address: 5F, 83, Sec. 1, Chongqing S. Rd., Taipei City 100003, Taiwan R.O.C.
Stock affair self-help desk (for below services): https://ctbc.tw/SELF00
Main services:
  • Common share title transfer, pledge, loss report, reissuance, etc.
  • Shareholder’s information registration, change or inquiry, including address, seal, etc.
  • Shareholder notices issuance or reissuance, including AGM notice, dividend notice, dividend withholding tax form, etc.
  • Dividend distribution, tax withholding or reclaim, etc.
Alternatively, you may also contact TSMC Shareholders Services & SEC Compliance Department.
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
TEL: 1-877-2484237 (toll free)
TEL: 1-781-5754555 (out of US)
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.
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 06/19/2024 (Note)

Major Shareholders Total Shares Owned Ownership Percentage
ADR-Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd. 5,314,116,058 20.49%
National Development Fund, Executive Yuan 1,653,709,980 6.38%
Citibank (Taiwan) Ltd. in custody for Government of Singapore 715,221,618 2.76%
Citibank (Taiwan) Ltd. in custody for Norges Bank 455,193,293 1.76%
JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., Taipei Branch in custody for Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund, a series of Vanguard Star Funds 333,190,748 1.28%
JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., Taipei Branch in custody for Vanguard Emerging Markets Stock Index Fund, a series of Vanguard International Equity Index Funds 319,438,605 1.23%
New Labor Pension Fund 305,397,255 1.18%
Yuanta/P-shares Taiwan Top 50 ETF 229,494,285 0.88%
iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF 219,948,000 0.85%
JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., Taipei Branch in custody for EuroPacific Growth Fund 194,006,698 0.75%

Note: Record date for the fourth quarter of 2023 cash dividend distribution.