Taiwan publishes CFC rules for foreign residents
Taiwan's Ministry of Finance has released a notice regarding the application of Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) rules to foreign residents meeting the country's residency criteria. The notice states that foreign nationals, who lived in Taiwan
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Taiwan announces tax relief for Hualien businesses affected by earthquake
The National Taxation Bureau of the Northern Area has announced proactive measures to support businesses affected by the 3 April, 2024, Hualien earthquake. In response to the significant impact on tourism-related industries and operational
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Taiwan introduces instalment option for settling significant supplementary taxes
On 7 May 2024, the Ministry of Finance in Taiwan released a notification regarding instalment alternatives for settling significant supplementary taxes. The notification states: The National Taxation Bureau of the Northern Area (NTBNA), MOF
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Taiwan: Ministry of Finance relaxes taxation for CFC
The Ministry of Finance in Taiwan has released a notification regarding eased taxation regulations concerning profits from Controlled Foreign Corporations (CFCs) invested in enterprises situated in non-low-tax jurisdictions that are acknowledged
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Taiwan sets deadline for R&D investment tax credit recognition applications
On 26 March 2024, the Ministry of Finance of Taiwan released a notice on the application deadline for the recognition of R&D activities for the R&D investment tax credit. According to the National Taxation Bureau of Taipei, the Ministry
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Taiwan grants basic income tax exemptions and deductions for 2024
On 8 January 2024, Taiwan’s Ministry of Finance released a notice regarding the amounts of basic income eligible for an exemption from Income Basic Tax and related deductions for 2024 according to the Income Basic Tax Act on 23 November 2023. The
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Taiwan: MOF reminds taxpayers to submit master file and CbC report by 31st December 2023
On 10 November 2023, Taiwan’s Ministry of Finance (MOF) issued a press release as a reminder to the taxpayers to submit master file and country-by-country (CbC) report. The profit-seeking enterprises that meet the conditions and use the
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Taiwan reminds profit-seeking enterprises to file annual income tax returns on time
On 15 August 2023, Taiwan’s National Taxation Bureau of the Central Area (The Taichung Branch), Ministry of Finance indicated that according to the Income Tax Act, where a profit-seeking enterprise fails to file an annual income tax return within
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Taiwan extends the deadline for business tax payment for Q4 2022 and January 2023
On 4 January 2023, the Ministry of Finance of Taiwan issued a press release regarding the tax payment deadline for Q4 (4th quarter) and January 2023. Accordingly, the deadline has been extended to 22 February 2023. The Ministry of Finance reminds
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Taiwan provides the list of low-tax jurisdictions under CFC rules
On 13 December 2022, the Ministry of Finance of Taiwan issued a press release providing the list of low-tax jurisdictions under controlled foreign company (CFC) rules. The CFC rules will be effective from 1 January 2023 for profit-making enterprises
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Taiwan: Executive Yuan approves draft amendments on R&D and equipment investment credits
On 17 November 2022, the Executive Yuan approved a draft amendment providing tax credit on R&D and equipment investment. The proposed amendments will now be submitted to the Legislative Yuan for deliberation and are hoped to be implemented at
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Taiwan: MOF exempts FINI on physical WHT statements
On 2 September 2022, the Ministry of Finance (MOF) of Taiwan issued a press release to provide an exemption for a Foreign Institutional Investor (FINI) in case of physical withholding tax (WHT) statements when applying for the reduced tax rate in
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Taiwan: MOF exempts provisional income tax payments from January to June 2022
Recently, the Ministry of Finance of Taiwan provides an exemption on provisional income tax payments for the period January to June 2022. The exemption is provided for provisional income tax returns in September 2022 for companies affected by the
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Taiwan extends tax deductions for smart machinery and 5G investment
On 26 July 2022, the Ministry of Finance of Taiwan announced that the smart machinery and 5G investment deductions will be extended to the end of 31 December 2024. Furthermore, investments in new information security products or services will be
See MoreTaiwan reduces the late payment surcharge from 1 January 2022
On 18 May 2022, the Ministry of Finance of Taiwan has announced that the late payment surcharge has been reduced to 1% for every 3 days, up to a maximum of 10%. Previously the rate was applicable to 1% for every 2 days, up to a maximum of 15%. If
See MoreTaiwan announces net profit rate reduction for companies affected by COVID-19
On 9 May 2022, the Ministry of Finance of Taiwan has announced that net profit rate is reduced for companies affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The rate is reduced by 20% for companies which net operating income was reduced of at least 30% in 2021
See MoreTaiwan extends filing deadline for 2021 income tax return to 30 June 2022
On 4 May 2022, Taiwan’s Ministry of Finance (MOF) has extended the deadline for filing income tax return for the tax year 2021 from 31 May 2022 to 30 June 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The extension is applicable for both personal income tax
See MoreTaiwan: CFC rules will be effective from 2023
On 16 March 2022, Taiwan’s Ministry of Finance (MOF) issued a press release where it is stated that the controlled foreign company (CFC) rules will be effective from 1 January 2023 for individuals and 2023 taxable year for
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