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PRIMER FOR STARTUPS: DO’S AND DONT’S WHEN RECRUITING EMPLOYEES IN TAIWAN

Posted on Nov 15, 2022 by Sabine Lin and Peter Lin

Despite offering more lively and flexible working arrangements, it is not uncommon for startups to inadvertently violate laws and be fined by labor authorities if they do not pay attention...

Foreign Startups in Taiwan: 3 Options for Foreign Corporate Entities to Set Up Companies in Taiwan

Posted on Jul 6, 2022 by Sabine Lin and Peter Lin

In practice, some startups may have already established corporate entities in other countries, such as the U.S., Singapore, Israel, the Cayman Islands, etc. It is important for startups to consider...

Foreign Startups in Taiwan: 3 Most Common Types of Companies in Taiwan

Posted on Apr 28, 2022 by Sabine Lin and Peter Lin

Once you understand the process of setting up a company, the next step is to decide which type of company you want to set up. Below we will compare the...

Foreign Startups in Taiwan: 3 Key Questions You Need to Consider in Advance

Posted on Mar 21, 2022 by Sabine Lin and Peter Lin

In recent years, the Taiwanese government has introduced policies (such as the Entrepreneur Visa and the Employment Gold Card) that aim to increase incentives for foreigners to come to Taiwan to...

Money Laundering Control Act applies to virtual currency businesses

Posted on Jul 14, 2021 by Andie Chang

The Regulation Governing Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing for Virtual Currency platform and Transaction Businesses has become effective from July 1 this year except for Article 7, which will be...

Individual Tax Deductions for Investing in Taiwan Startups Part 2

Posted on Jun 11, 2021 by Andie Chang

Aside from the tax reduction on the investment amount, one can also enjoy tax reduction on "profits gained from the transaction" under the Income Basic Tax Act of Taiwan....

Employment Law Compliance – Uber Eats Cases Shed Light on Gig Economy

Posted on Mar 22, 2021 by Peter Lin

In Taiwan, Uber Eats used to partner with local qualified third-party “Cargo Transportation Businesses” to deliver food. However, it recently changed its operational structure. Under the new structure, Uber Eats...

Individual Tax Deductions for Investing in Taiwan Startups

Posted on Mar 17, 2021 by Andie Chang

According to Article 23-2 of Statute for Industrial Innovation, an individual is qualified for the tax reduction if certain conditions are met. This article provides an overview of this Statute...

FAQ raised by Employment Gold Card holders

Posted on Jan 29, 2021 by Peter Lin

Peter Lin answered frequently asked questions that Employment Gold card holders provided in advance. In this workshop (held by Taiwan Employment Gold Card Office), Peter covered three key subjects: start...

How to Start a Business in Taiwan

Posted on Jan 29, 2021 by Sabine Lin

Sabine Lin delivered a talk on January 28, 2021 to Employment Gold Card holders in Taiwan. She gave us a bird's eye view of different forms of business and reminded...