Let's Answer the Most Common Question First "How much does it cost to build a SaaS?" Short answer: NT$50,000 to NT$500,000+ , depending on feature complexity. That's a wide range because "SaaS" can mean anything from a simple form tool to a full-blown enterprise management platform. Let's break down each variable. The Cost Structure of SaaS Development 1. Requirements Analysis and Architecture Design (10-15%) Before writing any code, you need to figure out: Who are your users? What are the core features? (What goes into the MVP?) What's the business model? (Subscription? Pay-per-use? Freemium?) What tech stack to choose? This phase typically costs 10-15% of the total project, but it determines the direction for the remaining 85% of development. Skip this step and go straight to coding, and you'll end up spending 2-3x more than necessary. 2. Frontend Development (25-35%) Everything the user sees: login page, dashboard, settings, reports...…