Taiwan - considerations for short-term assignments
Special considerations for short-term assignments
Taxation of international executives
For the purposes of this publication, a short-term assignment is defined as an assignment that lasts for less than one year.
Residency rules
Payroll considerations
Taxable income
What income will be taxed during short-term assignments?
Basically, all Taiwan-sourced income is taxed in Taiwan. However, if the foreigner stays in Taiwan for 90 days or less in a calendar year and their income is paid and borne by the foreign company, their employment income is not taxed in Taiwan.
Additional considerations
Disclaimer
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