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Taiwan tax residency rules

Threshold: 183 days · Day Count · Calendar year (Jan 1 – Dec 31)

Taiwan triggers residency at 183 days in a calendar year. Residents are taxed on Taiwan-source income at progressive rates up to 40%, plus a separate alternative minimum tax (AMT) on foreign-source income above threshold (TWD 1M).

  • 183 days in calendar year = Taiwanese tax resident.
  • AMT applies to foreign-source income above TWD 1M for residents.

Rules tracked by Tax Days

  • 183-Day Rule

    Type
    Day Count
    Threshold
    183 days
    Period
    Calendar year (Jan 1 – Dec 31)

    Tax residency triggers if you're physically present for more than the threshold number of days in a calendar year.

    Taiwan considers you a tax resident if you stay 183+ days in a calendar year.

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