The people and government of the Republic of China sincerely welcome you to this country. These articles will provide you with some assistance concerning the Income Tax Act of the Republic of China.

Guides For Foreign Taxpayers

1. The Alien Individual Income Tax and the Period of Residence.
2. Income from sources in the Republic of China.
3. Definition of "Taxable Year".
4. Computation of Residence.
5. Determination of Income.
6. When is tax payment due ?
7. Where to file the tax return?
8. If the income tax was initially paid and filed while the alien had stayed less than 183 days, and then the said alien continued to stay for more than 183 days in the same taxable year, how should his income tax be computed for that year?
9. What kinds of papers and documents should be submitted when filing individual income tax?
10. Scope of Exemption.
11. The applicable deductions for a resident of the ROC in income tax return of 2012.
12. Tax due on a spouse's salary may be chosen to be figured separately. However.
13. Progressive Tax Rates. (Unit: NT$)
14. The following regulations are applicable to non-residents of the Republic of China.
15. Tax credit for selling an dwelling and buying one again not later than a period of two years.
16. Investment Tax Credit.
17. The way of a resident shareholder filing tax on dividends or profits of the year of 1998 or the following years.
18. Paying taxes and obtaining refunds.
19. Guarantee for temporary leave.
20. Tax Certification.
21. Penalties.
22. Aliens who have any inquiry when filing an individual income tax return that is not fully answered in this folder are welcome to call or come in person to the Foreign Affairs Office of the National Tax Administration for further information.