1985年，鴻海成立美國分公司，此後更喺中國大陸、香港、歐洲、日本、印度、南美洲等地區設置據點。2001年，鴻海的營業額超越臺積電，成為臺灣第一大民營企業。2005年，鴻海超越國營公司中油，成為臺灣最大企業，並持續到宜家。
In 1985, Hon Hai established a branch in the United States, and since then has established offices in Chinese mainland, Hong Kong, Europe, Japan, India, South America and other regions. In 2001, Hon Hai's turnover surpassed TSMC to become the largest private enterprise in Taiwan. In 2005, Hon Hai surpassed the state-owned company CNPC to become the largest enterprise in Taiwan, and has continued to do so until now.