Resources

Government Covid Relief Programs

6/11/2021

Taiwan’s central government has made available Covid Relief Programs for many businesses

As COVID 19 started to spread in Taiwan, naturally there is a significant impact on the country's economy. Aiming at alleviate the impacts of the pandemic to the country's business economy, the Taiwan government has made available covid relief programs

0 Comments

A Complete Guide to Every Resident Visa in Taiwan (Updated 2021)

5/20/2021

0 Comments

Written by: Kaya Lemaire

Sorting out your visa in Taiwan can be a real pain. As a foreigner in Taiwan, it’s easy to feel like the system is working against you.

We love Taiwan, however the bureaucracy, not so much.

That being said, there are many visas for the different situations foreigners find themselves in. So, if you’re struggling to figure out which visa is right for you, take a peek at this guide and follow your rainbow to the pot of “legal status” in Taiwan. BUT if you already know what type of visa service you need guidance in, please refer to this page for our list of visa services.

0 Comments

Part I: International Schools in Taiwan

1/13/2021

0 Comments

Currently there are 22 international schools in Taiwan. A “true” international school as defined by Taiwan’s Ministry of Education requires that the student holds a foreign passport. Note this definition is different from a school that offers an international curriculum and does not require a foreign passport. There are a few schools in Taiwan that fall into this category, which we will cover in Part II of this article.

There are a variety of International schools in Taiwan, American vs Japanese, religious vs secular, and a European school in between. Of the 22 international schools, there are 2 Korean schools, 3 Japanese, 1 European and the rest, American. The Taipei European School is unique in the sense that it is one school with two campuses (lower school upper school) housing three independent schools—The British, French and German section, with each of the sections running its national curriculum respectively. Geographically, there are 8 schools in Taipei, 1 School in New Taipei City, 2 Schools in Hsinchu, 2 in Hsinchu County, 1 in Taoyuan, 3 in Taichung, and 5 in Kaohsiung.

0 Comments

Understanding your rights as an employee under Taiwan Labor Law

11/4/2020

1 Comment

Like death and taxes, one of the world’s few certainties is having to deal with labor laws—especially when you run a business in Taiwan. Whether you’re starting a new company, have a long-established firm, or are simply working as an employee or contractor, there’s no question that you must be vigilant in this area.

Little wonder, then, that we frequently receive questions over issues like labor disputes, employee separation, and remote and contract work. Every situation presents unique circumstances, but we can offer a framework to think about labor issues here.

1 Comment