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Taiwan
Last Update by Julie, 22 Nov 2024
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Exchange Rate
22 Jan 2025
Cost of Living
Indicative value for a working adult in a city: Taipei
Publicly available data (Numbeo, etc..), verified by Marco’s in-country staff
| Living Requirement | Indicative Amount (TWD) |
|---|---|
| McDonalds Set Meal | 165 |
| Monthly Train and Bus Tickets | 1,200 |
| 3 Bedrooms Rental (City Center) | 51,000 |
| 3 Bedrooms Rental (Outskirt) | 38,000 |
Current Inflation Rate
3.08%
Wage
Minimum Wages
- TWD 26,400 per month
Median Salary
Estimated based on general positions such as HR, Accounting, Admin roles, in tier one cities.
| Job Level | Monthly Salary (TWD) |
|---|---|
|
Entry-Level
Fresh Graduate
|
26,400 |
|
Mid-Level
5 Years
|
31,227 |
|
Experienced & Managerial Level
10 Years
|
54,200 |
|
Specialized & Senior-Level
15 Years
|
83,000 |
Annual Salary Growth
3%
Statutory Contribution
Country Level
| Type | Employer Rates | Employee Rates | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Insurance |
8.05% minimum TWD 11,100, and capped at TWD 45,800 |
2.3% minimum TWD 11,100, capped at TWD 45,800 |
All staff |
| National Health Insurance |
4.9% minimum TWD 25,250 and capped at TWD 219,500 |
1.55% minimum TWD 25,250 and capped at TWD 219,500 |
All staff |
| Employment Insurance |
1% minimum TWD 25,250 |
1% minimum TWD 25,250 |
All staff |
| Pension Fund |
6% for citizens minimum TWD 19,273 TWD and capped at TWD 219,500 |
0% - 6% (voluntary) minimum TWD 19,273 TWD and capped at TWD 219,500 |
All staff |
| Second National Health Insurance Program (Bonus) |
2.11% capped at TWD 10 million |
2.11% capped at TWD 10 million |
All staff who received bonuses |
Other Benefit
Other common employment benefits in Taiwan include:
- 13th or 14th month of salary
- Festival Bonuses: Approximately USD 30 per gift for festivals like the Dragon Boat Festival and Mid-Autumn Festival
Income Tax
Residents
-
Tax Period: 1 Jan - 31 Dec
Tax filing start date: 29 Jan for the following year
Tax filing due date: 31 May for the following year
Country Level
| Taxable Income | Rate |
|---|---|
| 0 - 560,000 | 5% |
| 560,001 – 1,260,000 | 12% |
| 1,260,001 – 2,520,000 | 20% |
| 2,520,001 – 4,720,000 | 30% |
| and 4,720,001 | 40% |
Non-residents
-
White-Collar Workers:
Those earning at least 1.5 times the minimum salary are subject to a flat tax rate of 18%.
Blue-Collar Workers:
Those earning less than 1.5 times the minimum salary are subject to a flat tax rate of 6%.
Working Hours
Statutory
40 hours
8 hours a day, 5 days a week
Overtime
- First 2 Hours of Overtime:
134% of regular hourly pay - Following 2 Hours of Overtime:
167% of regular hourly pay - Public Holidays:
200% of regular hourly pay
Employment Contract
Permanent
Refer to Employment contract signed
Contract Format
Written in Chinese or English, bilingual contracts are also accepted.
Payroll Currency
TWD
Probation
Not mandatory, 3 months common practice
Contract Period
No minimum duration
Termination
Refer to Employment contract signed
| Voluntary Resignation | Involuntary Termination | Economic Layoff | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notice Period - Probation | 3 days | 3 days | 3 days |
| Notice Period - Regular | if worked less than 3 months: 3 days if worked more than 3 months: 10 days | if worked less than 3 months: 3 days if worked more than 3 months: 10 days | if worked less than 3 months: 3 days if worked more than 3 months: 10 days |
| Severance Pay | if worked less than 3 years: Not Applicable if worked more than 3 years: Calculation: 1. Employed before 1 Jul 2025, one month’s average wage for each year of service. Average Wage× (Years of Service + Remaining Months/12) 2. Employed after 1 Jul 2025, half a month’s average wage for every full year of employment, and the total severance cannot exceed six months' average wages. Average Wage×1/2× (Years of Service + Remaining Months/12) | if worked less than 3 years: Not Applicable if worked more than 3 years: Calculation: 1. Employed before 1 Jul 2025, one month’s average wage for each year of service. Average Wage× (Years of Service + Remaining Months/12) 2. Employed after 1 Jul 2025, half a month’s average wage for every full year of employment, and the total severance cannot exceed six months' average wages. Average Wage×1/2× (Years of Service + Remaining Months/12) | if worked less than 3 years: Not Applicable if worked more than 3 years: Calculation: 1. Employed before 1 Jul 2025, one month’s average wage for each year of service. Average Wage× (Years of Service + Remaining Months/12) 2. Employed after 1 Jul 2025, half a month’s average wage for every full year of employment, and the total severance cannot exceed six months' average wages. Average Wage×1/2× (Years of Service + Remaining Months/12) |
Public Holiday
11 days
Country Level
| Date | Name |
|---|---|
| 01 Jan | New Year's Day |
| 25 Jan - 02 Feb | Chinese New Year |
| 28 Feb | 228 Peace Memorial Day |
| 03 Apr - 04 Apr | Children's Day |
| 05 Apr | Qing Ming Festival |
| 01 May | Labor Day |
| 30 May - 31 May | Dragon Boat Festival Holiday |
| 06 Oct | Mid-Autumn Festival |
| 10 Oct | National Day |
Leave
| Leave Type | Entitlement | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Leave |
- 3 working days (6 months - 1 year service) - 7 working days (1 - 2 years' service) - 10 working days (2 - 3 years' service) - 14 working days (3 - 5 years' service) - 15 working days (5 - 10 years' service) Maximum 30 working days (10+ years' service) |
All staff |
| Sick Leave | Up to 2 years | All staff |
| Menstruation Leave | 1 day each month | All eligible female staff experiencing menstrual difficulties |
| Pregnancy Checkup Leave | 7 working days | All pregnant staff |
| Maternity Leave |
8 weeks 4 weeks before birth, 4 weeks after |
All expectant mothers |
| Paternity Leave | 7 working days | All expectant fathers |
| Parental Leave | Up to 2 years | All staff with over 6 months of service. |
| Bereavement Leave |
- 3 working days (death of sibling, grandparent-in-law) - 6 working days (death of child, grandparent, parent-in-law) - 8 working days (death of parent, spouse.) |
All staff |
| Civil Duty Leave | Depends on the duration of the duty | All staff required for education or civil duty of national service |
| Personal Leave | Up to 14 working days | All staff |
| Marriage Leave | Up to 8 working days | All staff |
| Leave to Look for Employment | Up to 2 working days per week | For staff requesting leave to find a new job after receiving advance notice of termination |
Reference
- https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/in/Taipei
- https://www.ntbt.gov.tw/English
- https://english.mol.gov.tw/21139/21174/21180/21644/
- https://www.bli.gov.tw/en/0010789.html
- https://english.mol.gov.tw/21139/40790/57034/
- https://www.foreignersintaiwan.com/blog-370963385326684/income-tax-filing-for-expatriates-in-taiwan#:~:text=%E2%80%8BQ%3A%20What%20is%20the,to%20white%2Dcollar%20foreign%20workers.
- https://laws.mol.gov.tw/Eng/FLAWDAT0202.aspx?id=FL014935
- https://english.mol.gov.tw/21004/21015/21065/21071/34278/post
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Last updated: 22 Nov 2024
Exchange Rate
Currency (TWD)
- 1 CNY = 0.185 TWD
- 1 USD = 1.32 TWD
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Cost of Living
Indicative value for a working adult in a city: Taipei
Publicly available data (Numbeo, etc..), verified by Marco’s in-country staff
| Living Requirement | Indicative Amount (TWD) |
|---|---|
| McDonalds Set Meal | 165 |
| Monthly Train and Bus Tickets | 1,200 |
| 3 Bedrooms Rental (City Center) | 51,000 |
| 3 Bedrooms Rental (Outskirt) | 38,000 |
Current Inflation Rate
3.08%
Wage
Minimum Wages
- TWD 26,400 per month
Median Salary
Estimated based on general positions such as HR, Accounting, Admin roles, in tier one cities.
| Job Level | Monthly Salary (TWD) |
|---|---|
|
Entry-Level
Fresh Graduate
|
26,400 |
|
Mid-Level
5 Years
|
31,227 |
|
Experienced & Managerial Level
10 Years
|
54,200 |
|
Specialized & Senior-Level
15 Years
|
83,000 |
Annual Salary Growth
3%
Statutory Contribution
Country Level
| Type | Employer Rates | Employee Rates | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Insurance |
8.05% minimum TWD 11,100, and capped at TWD 45,800 |
2.3% minimum TWD 11,100, capped at TWD 45,800 |
All staff |
| National Health Insurance |
4.9% minimum TWD 25,250 and capped at TWD 219,500 |
1.55% minimum TWD 25,250 and capped at TWD 219,500 |
All staff |
| Employment Insurance |
1% minimum TWD 25,250 |
1% minimum TWD 25,250 |
All staff |
| Pension Fund |
6% for citizens minimum TWD 19,273 TWD and capped at TWD 219,500 |
0% - 6% (voluntary) minimum TWD 19,273 TWD and capped at TWD 219,500 |
All staff |
| Second National Health Insurance Program (Bonus) |
2.11% capped at TWD 10 million |
2.11% capped at TWD 10 million |
All staff who received bonuses |
Other Benefit
Other common employment benefits in Taiwan include:
- 13th or 14th month of salary
- Festival Bonuses: Approximately USD 30 per gift for festivals like the Dragon Boat Festival and Mid-Autumn Festival
Income Tax
Residents
-
Tax Period: 1 Jan - 31 Dec
Tax filing start date: 29 Jan for the following year
Tax filing due date: 31 May for the following year
Country Level
| Taxable Income | Rate |
|---|---|
| 0 - 560,000 | 5% |
| 560,001 – 1,260,000 | 12% |
| 1,260,001 – 2,520,000 | 20% |
| 2,520,001 – 4,720,000 | 30% |
| and 4,720,001 | 40% |
Non-residents
-
White-Collar Workers:
Those earning at least 1.5 times the minimum salary are subject to a flat tax rate of 18%.
Blue-Collar Workers:
Those earning less than 1.5 times the minimum salary are subject to a flat tax rate of 6%.
Working Hours
Statutory
40 hours
8 hours a day, 5 days a week
Overtime
- First 2 Hours of Overtime:
134% of regular hourly pay - Following 2 Hours of Overtime:
167% of regular hourly pay - Public Holidays:
200% of regular hourly pay
Employment Contract
Fixed-Term
Project-based work, seasonal employment, or temporary staff hiring.
Probation
Not mandatory, 3 months for common practice.
| Voluntary Resignation | Involuntary Termination | Economic Layoff | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notice Period - Probation | 3 days | 3 days | 3 days |
| Notice Period - Regular | 3 days | 3 days | 3 days |
| Severance Pay | if worked less than 3 years: Not Applicable if worked more than 3 years: Calculation: 1. Employed before 1 Jul 2025, one month’s average wage for each year of service. Average Wage× (Years of Service + Remaining Months/12) 2. Employed after 1 Jul 2025, half a month’s average wage for every full year of employment, and the total severance cannot exceed six months' average wages. Average Wage×1/2× (Years of Service + Remaining Months/12) | if worked less than 3 years: Not Applicable if worked more than 3 years: Calculation: 1. Employed before 1 Jul 2025, one month’s average wage for each year of service. Average Wage× (Years of Service + Remaining Months/12) 2. Employed after 1 Jul 2025, half a month’s average wage for every full year of employment, and the total severance cannot exceed six months' average wages. Average Wage×1/2× (Years of Service + Remaining Months/12) | if worked less than 3 years: Not Applicable if worked more than 3 years: Calculation: 1. Employed before 1 Jul 2025, one month’s average wage for each year of service. Average Wage× (Years of Service + Remaining Months/12) 2. Employed after 1 Jul 2025, half a month’s average wage for every full year of employment, and the total severance cannot exceed six months' average wages. Average Wage×1/2× (Years of Service + Remaining Months/12) |
Permanent
Refer to Employment contract signed
Probation
Not mandatory, 3 months common practice
Termination
Refer to Employment contract signed
| Voluntary Resignation | Involuntary Termination | Economic Layoff | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notice Period - Probation | 3 days | 3 days | 3 days |
| Notice Period - Regular | if worked less than 3 months: 3 days if worked more than 3 months: 10 days | if worked less than 3 months: 3 days if worked more than 3 months: 10 days | if worked less than 3 months: 3 days if worked more than 3 months: 10 days |
| Severance Pay | if worked less than 3 years: Not Applicable if worked more than 3 years: Calculation: 1. Employed before 1 Jul 2025, one month’s average wage for each year of service. Average Wage× (Years of Service + Remaining Months/12) 2. Employed after 1 Jul 2025, half a month’s average wage for every full year of employment, and the total severance cannot exceed six months' average wages. Average Wage×1/2× (Years of Service + Remaining Months/12) | if worked less than 3 years: Not Applicable if worked more than 3 years: Calculation: 1. Employed before 1 Jul 2025, one month’s average wage for each year of service. Average Wage× (Years of Service + Remaining Months/12) 2. Employed after 1 Jul 2025, half a month’s average wage for every full year of employment, and the total severance cannot exceed six months' average wages. Average Wage×1/2× (Years of Service + Remaining Months/12) | if worked less than 3 years: Not Applicable if worked more than 3 years: Calculation: 1. Employed before 1 Jul 2025, one month’s average wage for each year of service. Average Wage× (Years of Service + Remaining Months/12) 2. Employed after 1 Jul 2025, half a month’s average wage for every full year of employment, and the total severance cannot exceed six months' average wages. Average Wage×1/2× (Years of Service + Remaining Months/12) |
Public Holiday
11 days
2025
| Date | Name |
|---|---|
Leave
| Leave Type | Entitlement | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Leave |
- 3 working days (6 months - 1 year service) - 7 working days (1 - 2 years' service) - 10 working days (2 - 3 years' service) - 14 working days (3 - 5 years' service) - 15 working days (5 - 10 years' service) Maximum 30 working days (10+ years' service) |
All staff |
| Sick Leave | Up to 2 years | All staff |
| Menstruation Leave | 1 day each month | All eligible female staff experiencing menstrual difficulties |
| Pregnancy Checkup Leave | 7 working days | All pregnant staff |
| Maternity Leave |
8 weeks 4 weeks before birth, 4 weeks after |
All expectant mothers |
| Paternity Leave | 7 working days | All expectant fathers |
| Parental Leave | Up to 2 years | All staff with over 6 months of service. |
| Bereavement Leave |
- 3 working days (death of sibling, grandparent-in-law) - 6 working days (death of child, grandparent, parent-in-law) - 8 working days (death of parent, spouse.) |
All staff |
| Civil Duty Leave | Depends on the duration of the duty | All staff required for education or civil duty of national service |
| Personal Leave | Up to 14 working days | All staff |
| Marriage Leave | Up to 8 working days | All staff |
| Leave to Look for Employment | Up to 2 working days per week | For staff requesting leave to find a new job after receiving advance notice of termination |
Reference
- https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/in/Taipei
- https://www.ntbt.gov.tw/English
- https://english.mol.gov.tw/21139/21174/21180/21644/
- https://www.bli.gov.tw/en/0010789.html
- https://english.mol.gov.tw/21139/40790/57034/
- https://www.foreignersintaiwan.com/blog-370963385326684/income-tax-filing-for-expatriates-in-taiwan#:~:text=%E2%80%8BQ%3A%20What%20is%20the,to%20white%2Dcollar%20foreign%20workers.
- https://laws.mol.gov.tw/Eng/FLAWDAT0202.aspx?id=FL014935
- https://english.mol.gov.tw/21004/21015/21065/21071/34278/post
Contact Info
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8 Marina Boulevard, MBFC Tower 1, #11-01, Singapore, 018981
+65 6653 4334 -
China (Headquarters)
79 Jianguo Road, China Central Place Tower 2, #09-52, Beijing, 100025
+86 10 6580 0555 -
China (Service Center)
23 Dagong Street, Eton Place Tower 2, Unit 1808, Dalian, 116001
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United States
445 S Figueroa St, 31st Floor, Los Angeles, California, 90071
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United Kingdom
71 - 75 Shelton Street, London, England GB
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Netherlands
Vijzelstraat 68, 1017 HL, Amsterdam
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Australia
Level 22, Salesforce Tower, 180 George Street, Sydney, NSW 2000