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Embark on this transformative journey as you prepare to make Taiwan your new home. This comprehensive guide intends to offer insights and practical information for a seamless integration into the vibrant fabric of Taiwanese society. From the towering skyline of Taipei to the serene beauty of Taroko National Park, from the quaint charm of Jiufen to the sandy beaches of Kenting National Park, there are endless adventures waiting for you.
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You’ve decided to live and work in Taiwan and begun mapping out your path to launching a business in Taiwan. But before you go any further, here are some things to think about.
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Written By: Amanda Barraza
Up and down the island, Taiwan boasts a professional, well-trained workforce. Key among the essential factors in deciding where to locate, whether as an employer or an employee, is salary scale. Stable salaries attract a greater range of talent in a virtuous cycle that enables workers to feel their full value and employers to maintain reasonable labor costs. Sourcing a qualified, educated workforce is a similarly important consideration, and the Taiwan labor market offers companies a pool of educated candidates without exorbitant salary premiums for advanced degree holders.
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Paying Taxes are always a pain in the neck for anyone. Paying taxes as a foreigner can even be more daunting since you have all these questions and rules you may not be familiar with. Here are some information about paying your taxes as a foreigner working an average white-collar job in Taiwan.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Are you interested in which Government Grant will suit you or your business?
This article consists of the 5 most common questions regarding Government Grants. From which government grants you should be aware of, eligibility, and how to use the grant money once received.
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Much has been said of the Taiwanese government’s commitment to innovation. However, for foreign entrepreneurs even those with ARCs—permanent residency, obtaining government funding has been nothing short of daunting. Many foreign entrepreneurs who have been encouraged by various government agencies to tap the government will only come up empty, and will find the process to be frustrating, leading many to question whether the “free money” is as real as the proverbial pot of the gold at the end of the rainbow.