Taiwan seeks lower US tariffs, continues negotiations
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), the world’s largest contract chipmaker, supplies chips to major technology companies including Nvidia. Taiwan’s Cabinet is continuing negotiations with the US to secure more favourable tariff
See MoreTaiwan: MoF clarifies direct and indirect holdings count in CFC rules
The finance ministry confirms both direct and indirect related-party ownership count when determining CFC status in low-tax jurisdictions. Taiwan’s Ministry of Finance has released a statement on 31 July 2025 clarifying that in assessing
See MoreTaiwan urges taxpayers to observe statutory deadlines for administrative appeals
The finance ministry reminded taxpayers to strictly observe statutory deadlines when filing administrative appeals to avoid rejection due to late submission. Taiwan’s Ministry of Finance has issued a notice highlighting the need for taxpayers
See MoreTaiwan confirms temporary 20% US tariff, highlights ongoing chip tariff talks
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said the new 20% US tariff on Taiwanese imports is "temporary” and plans to negotiate for a lower rate. Taiwan President Lai Ching-te stated that the U.S. government’s new 20% tariff on Taiwanese imports,
See MoreTaiwan: MOF tightens CFC loss submission rules
The finance ministry mandated that CFC losses are deductible only if audited statements or equivalent proof are filed by the tax deadline (plus a one-time six-month extension); otherwise, they're disallowed. Taiwan’s Ministry of Finance has
See MoreTaiwan: MoF warns enterprises on timely CFC loss reporting
The finance ministry stated that CFC losses need supporting documents by the tax deadline, or they won’t be allowed. Taiwan’s Ministry of Finance (MOF) stated that CFC losses will be disallowed unless supporting documents are submitted by the
See MoreTaiwan clarifies rules on foreign tax credit eligibility
Unclaimed treaty relief blocks foreign tax credit in Taiwan Taiwan’s Ministry of Finance has clarified that profit-seeking enterprises are not eligible to claim a foreign tax credit for excess taxes paid in treaty jurisdictions if they do not
See MoreTaiwan issues CFC exemption guidelines for 2025 compliance
New guidance confirms Taiwan’s CFC exemption applies to entities with limited earnings or substantial operations. Taiwan’s Ministry of Finance has released a notice to specify the exemption limit for current-year income under the Controlled
See MoreTaiwan imposes temporary anti-dumping duties on Chinese beer and steel
Taiwan will impose four-month anti-dumping duties on Chinese beer and hot-rolled steel to protect its domestic industry. Taiwan’s Ministry of Finance will impose anti-dumping duties on Chinese-origin beer and hot-rolled steel for four months
See MoreTaiwan: Ministry of Finance outlining tax return filing obligations for resident individuals
Taiwan’s Ministry of Finance has set a 30 June 2025 deadline for resident tax returns, with filing based on ARC-registered addresses. Taiwan's Ministry of Finance has released a statement outlining the tax return filing obligations for
See MoreTaiwan clarifies transfer pricing report rules for Tax Year 2024
Taiwan’s Ministry of Finance has outlined documentation requirements for 2024 controlled transactions, allowing certain enterprises to submit alternative evidence instead of a full transfer pricing report. Taiwan’s Ministry of Finance has
See MoreTaiwan: MoF clarifies tax treatment of employee scholarship expenses
Taiwan’s Ministry of Finance released new guidance clarifying the tax implications of scholarship-related expenses on 19 May 2025. A foreign company inquired by phone with the National Taxation Bureau about whether they could claim expenses for
See MoreTaiwan: Ministry of Finance makes available interest-free extension, installment plan for business affected by US tariffs
In response to the impact of the US “Reciprocal Tariffs” policy on various industries, the National Taxation Bureau of Kaohsiung states that taxpayers who are unable to pay the full amount of tax in a single payment during the income tax return
See MoreTaiwan: MOF clarifies that businesses with minor tax overdue can still offset profits and losses
Taiwan’s Ministry of Finance (MOF) announced that profit-seeking businesses with minor outstanding tax payments may still request to offset profits and losses. This clarification was made by the Ministry on 6 May 2025. The National Taxation
See MoreTaiwan allows foreign residents to file income tax online without household registration
Taiwan’s Ministry of Finance announced that foreign nationals who stay in the country for at least 183 days within a taxable year are considered residents of Taiwan for tax purposes, even without household registration, and are eligible to file
See MoreTaiwan extends 2024 annual corporate tax return, investment incentive application deadlines
Taiwan's deadline for filing and paying the 2024 annual tax return has been extended from 31 May to 30 June 2025. The deadline to apply to the competent central authority for various investment tax credits have also been extended until 30 June
See MoreTaiwan: Legislative Yuan approves expanded tax incentives for AI, green tech, startups
Taiwan's Legislative Yuan has approved amendments to the Statute for Industrial Innovation, increasing tax incentives for investments in artificial intelligence (AI), carbon emission reduction technologies, and startups on 18 April 2025. The
See MoreTaiwan raises VAT registration threshold for non-resident e-service providers
Taiwan’s Ministry of Finance issued Decree No. 11404515421 amending the VAT regulations for non-resident electronic service (e-service) providers on 7 April 2025. A key revision under the decree is the adjustment of the VAT registration threshold
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