Is the Chinese New Year bonus a legal requirement? If so, how much should I give?
The labour standard Law requires employers to pay an allowance or bonus to employees who have not committed "misconduct" during the year. This allowance or bonus is usually paid out of the net profit at the end of the business’s fiscal year. The labor Standard Laws...
How long will my ARC last if I set up my own business?
Taiwan's ARCs are given on a yearly basis, meaning that the one you get first will expire on that same day the following year
What are the procedures for getting an ARC?
After receiving a resident visa and entering Taiwan, foreign nationals are then required to apply for an Alien Resident Certificate with the foreign affairs police under the National Police Administration of the Ministry of Interior.
What are the procedures for getting a residency visa?
After receiving your employment approval letter, your work permit, you need to apply for your Resident Visa at a Ministry Of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) branch.
How do I get an ARC?
You Should get a work permit first, and then file an application with the National Immigration Agency.
What are the procedures for getting a work permit?
After doing health check, then submit work permit application form in Chinese and requires recent passport photos of the person and supporting documentation such as photocopies of the candidate’s CV, passport (picture page), employment contract, health certificate...
What are the minimum requirements to be eligible for work permits?
Four-year degree from an accredited university or Two-year college diploma, passport which must be valid for the next 6 months and got a full-time (16 working hours a week) job.
How do I get a work permit through opening a business in Taiwan?
The work permit would be issued with regard to the position of the chief representative, the general manager, or the branch manager of the representative office or the branch office.
How do I choose the Chinese name of my business in Taiwan?
How do I choose the Chinese name of my business in Taiwan?
What are the advantages/disadvantages of setting up a Branch Office?
What are the advantages/disadvantages of setting up a Branch Office? Advantages - No repatriation tax on remittance of profit overseas. Disadvantages - It's expensive to set up and run a branch office. You'll need to contribute at least 1/3 of NTD$500,000 to hire...
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