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Taiwan CFC Rules
The Taiwan Government amended the Statue for Industrial Innovation (also known as SII) towards end of 2019 hoping to achieve national objectives.
Doing Business in Taiwan
Grant Thornton Taiwan was founded in 1971 to provide high-quality services to dynamic organizations operating in the fast-growing economy of Taiwan. The firm joined Grant Thornton International Limited (GTIL) as its sole Taiwan member firm in 1993. In Taiwan we have achieved ISO certification every year since 2010 including ISO 27001 certification since 2016. In 2019 we were named Advisory and Tax firm of the year by Global Business Insight and Practitioner of the Year – Taiwan by Acquisition International Magazine. In the same year we also received Community Service Award from Grant Thornton International.
Fast Facts-Grant Thornton Taiwan
Grant Thornton Taiwan was founded in 1971. The firm is committed to providing high-quality services to clients. We work closely with our international organisation, constantly developing new service lines to meet the needs of international clients. We are also registered with the U.S. Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB), and are ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 certified.
Company Compliance Requirements in Taiwan
Understanding Taiwan’s Compliance Requirements A Company registered in Taiwan must be in compliance with Taiwan Regulations
Guide to Corporate Tax in Taiwan
Corporations resident in Taiwan are subject to income tax on their worldwide income. A company is normally considered a resident of the place where its head office is located.
Taiwan’s VAT system
Article 1 of the Value Added and Non-Value Added Business Tax Act states “business tax, in the form of valueadded or non-value-added tax, shall be levied upon the sale of goods and services within the territory of the R.O.C. as well as upon imported goods.” Based on the above, value added tax (VAT) is charged on taxable transactions that take place in Republic of China (Taiwan). The fact that one party to the transaction may not be located in Taiwan is irrelevant for VAT purposes.
Logistics Warehouses in Taiwan
Taiwan has undergone rapid development in the ecommerce market over recent years, and foreign ecommerce operators constantly knock on Taiwan’s door wanting to trade with Taiwanese residents via the internet. Most of these e-commerce operators have no permanent establishment in Taiwan.
Compulsory VAT Registration for Foreign E-commerce Operators
Taiwan has undergone rapid development in the ecommerce market over recent years, and foreign ecommerce operators constantly knock on Taiwan’s door wanting to trade with Taiwanese residents via the internet. Most of these e-commerce operators have no permanent establishment in Taiwan.
Taiwan Transfer Pricing BEPS
International tax systems continues to evolve, aiming to tackle concerns over base erosion and profit shifting (BEPS) and perceived international tax avoidance techniques performed by high-profile multinationals. The OECD’s Action Plan and recommendations on BEPS have greatly influenced how Taiwan intends to shape its transfer pricing regime.
Key Features of Taiwan’s Transfer Pricing Regulations
In addition to the Transfer Pricing Audit Regulations,the following two tax rulings play an important role in transfer pricing practice in Taiwan.