Taiwan reminds foreigner taxpayers to file property returns within 30 days
The Ministry of Finance reminded foreign nationals to file property tax returns within 30 days of transfer completion. The National Taxation Bureau of Taipei, Ministry of Finance states that any individual, whether a Taiwanese or foreign
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Taiwan: National Taxation Bureau urges biotech, pharma firms to note deadline for shareholder investment tax credit
Under the Act for the Development of Biotech and Pharmaceutical Industry, profit-seeking enterprises that invest in qualifying companies may claim a tax reduction, but applications for the required certificate must be submitted no later than 31
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Taiwan: Taxation Administration announces statutory payment period for commercial vehicle license tax for second half of 2025
The Taxation Administration stated that the tax payment notice will be sent to taxpayers by mail by the tax collection authorities under their local governments. Taiwan’s Taxation Administration has announced that the statutory payment period
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Taiwan: MOF issues guidance on R&D investment tax credits eligibility
Companies are encouraged to actively engage in R&D, and the principle should be the establishment of in-house R&D capacity. However, certain outsourced R&D expenses, if necessary and compliant with the regulations, may also qualify for
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Taiwan excludes unrealised foreign exchange gains from corporate tax
Unrealised foreign exchange gains and losses are excluded from Taiwan’s corporate income tax Taiwan’s Ministry of Finance announced on 12 September 2025 that unrealised foreign exchange gains and losses should not be included in the annual
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Taiwan: MoF revises annual sales threshold for offshore e-service tax registration
Taiwan’s Ministry of Finance has set a new TWD 600,000 annual sales threshold for offshore electronic service providers to register for tax. Taiwan’s Ministry of Finance has announced guidance on the yearly sales threshold required for
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Taiwan extends deadline for foreign tax treaty applications
Taiwan’s Ministry of Finance clarifies that foreign taxpayers can now apply for income tax treaty benefits up to ten years from tax payment, subject to treaty-specific rules. Taiwan’s Ministry of Finance has released a statement providing
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Taiwan: Taxpayers may provide a third party’s property as guarantee for applying for writing off the registration of disposal prohibition
Taiwan’s tax authorities allow taxpayers to provide third-party assets as collateral to remove a property disposal prohibition. The National Taxation Bureau of Taipei, Ministry of Finance, states that taxpayers who are prohibited from disposing
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Taiwan: MoF clarifies how to handle remaining labour retirement fund balances
The Ministry of Finance says leftover Labour Retirement Reserve funds must be reported as income when settled. Taiwan’s Ministry of Finance (MoF) has stated on 18 August 2025 that when a company is dissolved or has no employees eligible for
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Taiwan, Singapore negotiate to update tax treaty
Taiwan and Singapore first signed an income tax treaty in 1981. Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced, on 19 August 2025, that negotiations to update the 1982 tax treaty with Singapore are ongoing. Although specific updates
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Taiwan issues September 2025 enterprise tax filing notice
Taiwan’s Ministry of Finance has set 1–30 September 2025 as the filing period for provisional enterprise income tax returns. Taiwan’s Ministry of Finance has announced, on 12 August 2025, the provisional filing requirement for enterprise
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Taiwan: MoF clarifies recovery of retained earnings tax break for assets disposed of within three years
Taiwan's finance ministry announced that tax incentives on retained earnings invested in qualifying assets will be revoked with interest if the assets are transferred, repurposed, or sold within three years. Taiwan’s Ministry of Finance (MOF)
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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
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Taiwan: 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
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Taiwan 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
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Taiwan 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,
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Taiwan: 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
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Taiwan: 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
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