All Post – Xiri Attorneys-at-law

Remote Work Increases the Risk of Confidentiality Breaches: Three Steps Companies Can Take Now

Posted on Jul 16, 2026 by Enzo Pan and Peter Lin

Remote work and hybrid work have become standard features for startups and technology companies looking to attract talent. Yet as employees log into company systems over home networks, access client...

2025 PDPA Amendments: Analysis of Four Key Regulatory Highlights

Posted on Apr 29, 2026 by Sabine Lin and Maiya Mai

On November 11, 2025, the President officially promulgated the latest amendments to the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA). While the formal effective date is yet to be announced by the...

Running a Startup in Taiwan: Legal and Employment Issues After Incorporation

Posted on Mar 12, 2026 by Maiya Mai and Peter Lin

Yesterday, March 11 2026, Maiya Mai and Peter Lin presented “Running a Startup in Taiwan: Legal and Employment Issues After Incorporation” at Futureward Central. We addressed the critical legal and...

When Remote Work Becomes a Legal Trap: What Every Startup Founder Needs to Know

Posted on Feb 5, 2026 by Enzo Pan and Peter Lin

Work-from-home and hybrid arrangements are now standard perks for startups competing for global talent. But flexibility on where work is done does not mean flexibility in legal compliance. Under Taiwan...

《Update》Summary of the Official Amendment to the Act for the Recruitment and Employment of Foreign Professionals

Posted on Jan 27, 2026 by Sabine Lin and Maiya Mai

Previously, on July 25, 2025, our firm summarized the draft amendment to the “Act for the Recruitment and Employment of Foreign Professionals” approved by the Executive Yuan on May 29,...

Key Highlights of the Draft Amendment to the Act for the Recruitment and Employment of Foreign Professionals

Posted on Jul 21, 2025 by Sabine Lin and Maiya Mai

To enhance Taiwan’s global competitiveness in attracting talent and to support its industrial development, the Executive Yuan approved a draft amendment to the Act for the Recruitment and Employment of...

Setting Up a Company in Taiwan

Posted on Sep 25, 2024 by Peter Lin and Maiya Mai

In July 2024, Xirilaw presented a two-part talk for foreign entrepreneurs in Taiwan. Our goal was to clarify the different types of companies in Taiwan and guide them through the...

Probationary Period: Three Legal Considerations for Startups

Posted on Jun 24, 2024 by Sabine Lin and Peter Lin

Probationary periods are commonly adopted by employers in Taiwan. The purpose of a probationary period is for employers and employees to assess each other's suitability. During a probationary period, both...

Navigating Employment Law in Taiwan: A Practical Checklist for Foreign Entrepreneurs (2023)

Posted on Nov 30, 2023 by Sabine Lin and Peter Lin

This checklist covers key aspects such as working hours, wages, and social securities. By familiarizing yourself with these critical elements, you can fortify your position and mitigate potential legal challenges....

AI Is Knocking on the Door: 5 reminders about ChatGPT-generated Employment Agreement

Posted on Aug 11, 2023 by Sabine Lin and Peter Lin

We understand that startups may be interested in using the agreement generated by ChatGPT considering the cost and efficiency. Given such, we would like to address at least 5 crucial...