Ministry of Finance proposed revisions to the value added tax (VAT) provisions and to make foreign e-commerce enterprises outside Taiwan but selling e-commerce services to individuals in Taiwan subject to VAT on 9 December 2016. If the procedures are confirmed, the subject foreign enterprises will be required to register and pay VAT in Taiwan.
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