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Taiwan Tax Guide

In 2026, the headline personal income tax rate in Taiwan is 40% and the corporate tax rate is 20%. Checked against official guidance on 8 November 2026.

Personal income: 40%Above NT$5,190,000 of net taxable income for the 2026 table; scale 5%, 12%, 20%, 30%, 40%, thresholds indexed each year
Corporate: 20%Profit-seeking enterprise income tax; taxable income up to NT$120,000 exempt, and up to NT$200,000 the tax is capped at half the excess over NT$120,000

At a glance

Personal income tax (headline rate)	40%Above NT$5,190,000 of net taxable income for the 2026 table; scale 5%, 12%, 20%, 30%, 40%, thresholds indexed each year
Corporate tax	20%Profit-seeking enterprise income tax; taxable income up to NT$120,000 exempt, and up to NT$200,000 the tax is capped at half the excess over NT$120,000
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Residency threshold (days)	Unlock with Signal
Special tax regime	No

Source: official guidance· last verified 8 Nov 2026

Informational only. Not tax or financial advice. Verify with a qualified professional before you act.

Taiwan residency rule

Taiwan residency is determined by a combination of physical presence and personal ties: day count, habitual abode, centre of vital interests, and treaty tie-breakers. Heed tracks the full rule and counts the days for you.

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Recent changes in Taiwan

Regulatory stabilityModerate

2 rule changes in 24 months, occasional adjustments. See how Taiwan ranks.

Exemption · 13 May 2026
Revision of Withholding Tax Exemption Rules for Royalties and Technical Service Fees
Taiwan has tightened and clarified the corporate income tax exemption for **foreign profit‑seeking enterprises** on specified royalties and technical service fees, including expanding and modifying the list of qualifying recipient industries and introducing a new anti‑low‑tax‑jurisdiction condition: the exemption does not apply if the foreign enterprise is located in a jurisdiction where the income tax rate on such royalties or technical service fees is **below 15%**. These changes apply to foreign enterprises (not individuals) and relate to the corporate income tax exemption; they do not change the statutory withholding tax rate itself. The effective date of the described tightening is in mid‑2026, but an official English‑language confirmation of the exact May 13, 2026 date could not be verified from primary government releases alone.

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What Heed tracks in Taiwan

Legislative changes

Confirmed changes to Taiwan tax law, each checked against its official source.

Residency thresholds

Day counts against Taiwan residency rules, with proactive warnings.

Regime updates

Special regimes and rule changes for Taiwan residents, where an official source publishes them.

Taiwan tax, common questions

Is Taiwan a tax haven?

Taiwan is not generally classified as a tax haven, though specific regimes and bilateral treaties may still create planning opportunities. Heed tracks the rules of Taiwan across multiple jurisdictions so you can compare in context.

What is the income tax rate in Taiwan?

The headline personal income tax rate in Taiwan is 40% (above NT$5,190,000 of net taxable income for the 2026 table; scale 5%, 12%, 20%, 30%, 40%, thresholds indexed each year). Effective rates vary by income level, residency status, and applicable regime. Heed keeps the rate alongside the legislative changes that move it.

Does Taiwan tax cryptocurrency?

Crypto taxation in Taiwan varies by holding period, activity type, and residency. Heed maintains the current rate and surfaces a change when we publish it, verified against its official source. The headline rate is available inside the Heed dashboard on Signal and above.

How long do I need to stay in Taiwan to become tax resident?

Tax residency in Taiwan is determined by a combination of physical presence and personal ties: day count, habitual abode, centre of vital interests, and treaty tie-breakers. Heed counts the days for you and warns before you cross. The full residency rule, including the day threshold and rolling window, is available on Signal and above.

Does Taiwan have a digital nomad visa or special regime?

Visa and regime options in Taiwan change. Heed records confirmed changes, each with its official source, and matches them to your profile.

How does Taiwan compare with other Asia-Pacific jurisdictions?

Heed's Tax Rankings compare Taiwan with other Asia-Pacific jurisdictions on employment, capital gains, dividend, crypto, rental and corporate tax. The full table is inside the app, from Signal up.

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Where Taiwan stands: the lowest tax countries and the highest.

How Heed tracks Taiwan

Taiwan surfaces across three Heed tools: every legislative change matched to your profile, every threshold counted, every rate compared.

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