With a large economy and key exports such as semiconductors and LCD panels, Taiwan is an attractive spot for foreign companies looking to expand to Asia. But when you are ready to...
Read MoreWith a large economy and key exports such as semiconductors and LCD panels, Taiwan is an attractive spot for foreign companies looking to expand to Asia. But when you are ready to set up your Taiwan payroll, you'll first have to understand the country's various labor laws, payroll regulations, and changing business factors to stay compliant.
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With a large economy and key exports such as semiconductors and LCD panels, Taiwan is an attractive spot for foreign companies looking to expand to Asia. But when you are ready to set up your Taiwan payroll, you’ll first have to understand the country’s various labor laws, payroll regulations, and changing business factors to stay compliant.
Globalization Partners can change how you set up your Taiwan payroll using our Employer of Record solution. You won’t have to worry about compliance, and your employees will always get paid according to local labor laws.
Employers in Taiwan have to consider taxes for both corporations and their employees. Taiwan does not have any social security taxes, but employers and employees must contribute to nominal labor insurance and national health insurance premiums. Employers should budget around 17% of their employees’ salaries as a cost paid to the authorities.
Employees are responsible for paying progressive income tax in Taiwan depending on their salary, and the tax rate ranges from 5% to 40%.
Companies have four options for setting up their Taiwan payroll:
Once you decide on a Taiwan payroll option, you’ll need to set up your payroll. However, before you can hire employees and add them to this payroll, you must establish a subsidiary or find a subsidiary alternative. You will need at least $500,000 New Taiwan Dollars (NTD) to register your company in Taiwan. You must also submit all the necessary documentation, apply for any work permits, and set up a bank account in the country to pay employees.
It is best practice to hire employees under a strong, written employment contract that includes entitlement and termination terms.
Taiwan has set restrictions for any termination of employment, and employers are only allowed to dismiss an employee under certain circumstances. Employers must give notice of termination and pay severance to the employee if they meet the country’s specific guidelines.
Figuring out payroll in Taiwan can be difficult. But that’s not the case with Globalization Partners. Contact us today to learn more about our Taiwan payroll outsourcing services.
THIS CONTENT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE LEGAL OR TAX ADVICE. You should always consult with and rely on your own legal and/or tax advisor(s). G-P does not provide legal or tax advice. The information is general and not tailored to a specific company or workforce and does not reflect G-P’s product delivery in any given jurisdiction. G-P makes no representations or warranties concerning the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of this information and shall have no liability arising out of or in connection with it, including any loss caused by use of, or reliance on, the information.
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