---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001493152-25-016229"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "VIVC"
cik: "0001703073"
company_name: "VIVIC CORP."
filed_at: "2025-09-30T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-17T05:16:22.870112+00:00"
event_type: "regulatory"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.4
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.4
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# VIVIC dissolves Taiwan branch after government bans Chinese ship imports

## Summary
- Board resolved on Aug 18, 2025 to dissolve VIVIC Taiwan; certificate filed Aug 19 and approved Aug 21.
- Dissolution driven by Taiwan policy prohibiting import of ships from China, where main suppliers are located.
- Company will refocus on US and Southeast Asia operations; expects branch closure by year-end 2025.
- Public notices published Sept 26, 27, 29; final closure subject to no creditor objections within 3 months.
- Management anticipates no significant impact on business performance as it seeks alternative jurisdictions.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001493152-25-016229
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: VIVC
- cik: 0001703073
- company_name: VIVIC CORP.
- filed_at: 2025-09-30T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: regulatory
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.4
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.4
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1703073/000149315225016229/0001493152-25-016229-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1703073/000149315225016229/form8-k.htm

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