Startups – Xiri Attorneys-at-law

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...

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...

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...

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....

Legal Relationships between Startups and Talents: Three Common Types of Labor Service Contracts

Posted on Apr 28, 2023 by Sabine Lin and Peter Lin

Characteristics of Employment Agreement, Mandate Agreement and Independent Contractor-ship...

PRIMER FOR STARTUPS: HOW TO ENTER INTO PROPER DOCUMENTATION WITH EMPLOYEES

Posted on Nov 23, 2022 by Sabine Lin and Peter Lin

During the initial startup stage, through emails or verbal communication, employers often agree to mundane matters such as working hours, vacations, salaries, stock options, etc. However, employers may not sign...

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...