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DID YOU KNOW
- Progressivism is a key element of Taiwanese politics, and in 2019 it became the first Asian nation to legalise same-sex marriage.
- In Taiwan, the colour white symbolises death, and is worn at funerals.
- Until 2007, following the construction of the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, Taipei in Taiwan was home to the world’s tallest building, ‘The Taipei 101’.
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One of the best places to live for expats
Taiwan, a tiny island nation off the coast of China, is considered one of the best places to live for expats. Utilising a highly developed free-market economy, Taiwan is ranked as one of the wealthiest countries in the world, and it provides a whole host of opportunities and perks for foreign businesses and investors.
Taiwan’s capital city, Taipei, is a major economic hub in East Asia, and many of the nation’s expats are drawn to it. Alongside its business landscape, Taiwan is also home to a vast amount of unique natural beauty. Incredible volcanos, mountains and coastlines are all major elements of Taiwan’s environment.
While expanding a business into Taiwan can pose some challenges, partnering with a Taiwan PEO partner like Gibson Watts Global can expedite and simplify the process.
Working in TAIWAN
Employment Information
Taiwan has been subject to a vast range of foreign investment and high productivity, helping it to achieve its position as one of the world’s wealthier nations. Taiwan’s rapid industrial and economic growth in the late 20th century was so unprecedented that is has even been dubbed the ‘Taiwan Miracle’.
Some of Taiwan’s biggest industries include electronics, communications, semiconductors, petroleum refining, chemicals, and more. Many of the world’s top communication and technology firms are regularly establishing branches in Taiwan (Google is one such example), and many expats relocate here every year to find work with leading organisations.
Employees in Taiwan cannot work more than eight hours a day (unless overtime has been agreed) and cannot work more than 40 hours per week. At least two days of rest per week must be provided by employers in Taiwan. Usual business hours in Taiwan are 9:00am till 17:30pm for office staff, and 8:00am till 17:00pm for factory staff. At least an hour’s lunch break must be provided.
Working hours
Standard working hours in Taiwan are 8 hours per day, or 40 hours per week. The maximum limit is 12 hours per day. Employees are entitled to two days off for every seven days worked; one of these is mandatory, the other can be worked and compensated as overtime. Usual business hours in Taiwan are 9:00am till 17:30pm for office staff, and 8:00am till 17:00pm for factory staff. At least an hour’s lunch break must be provided.
Holiday / sickness allowances
Paid annual leave in Taiwan is generally accrued based on an employee’s length of continuous service. Employees with up to 3 years of service are entitled to 3 to 10 days of annual leave; employees with over 10 years of service can receive up to 30 days. For each year of service beyond 10 years, employees are entitled to one additional vacation day, up to a maximum of 30 days.
Additional allowances
- Maternity Leave: Expectant mothers are entitled to eight weeks of maternity leave, which should commence prior to their expected due date. If she has been continuously employed for more than six months, she is entitled to full wages. If she has been employed for less than six months, she is entitled to half of her wages.
- Paternity Leave: Employees with pregnant spouses are entitled to 7 days of paid paternity leave.
- Marriage Leave: Employees are entitled to eight days of paid marriage leave
- Bereavement Leave: Employees are entitled to 8 days of paid bereavement leave for the death of a spouse, parent or adoptive parent; 6 days of paid leave for the death of the employee’s spouse, adoptive or stepparents of the spouse, a child, or a grandparent; and 3 days of paid leave for the death of a sibling
- Sick Leave: Employees are entitled to 30 days of sick leave if they are not hospitalised; or up to one year within a two-year period if they are hospitalised
- Menstruation Leave: If a female employee finds it difficult to work while menstruating, she is entitled to one day of menstruation leave per month
Taxes
- The Labour Insurance Program (LIP) provides mandatory cover for work-related injuries, disabilities, and pensions
- The National Health Insurance Program (NHIP) provides mandatory comprehensive healthcare cover
- The Labour Pension Program (LPP) provides retirement benefits (foreign individuals are not eligible for this cover)
- Additionally, a supplementary premium of 2.11% is applied to bonuses exceeding four times the monthly insured salary under the Second Generation National Health Insurance Program, which is capped annually at TWD 10 million for the employee.
Visas
The process of obtaining a work permit can take up to 4 months, depending on the worker’s nationality. For employees working in Taiwan for more than 3 months, the employee is required to apply for a resident visa. Required documentation is as follows:
- Completed Work Visa Application Form
- Photocopy of passport with at least 6 months’ validity and 3 blank pages
- Two passport-sized photos with a white background, taken within the last 6 months
- Health Certificate issued in the past 3 months (original and photocopy)
- Candidate’s current job description
- Candidate’s latest CV
- Candidate’s current employment contract
Leaves and Public Holidays
Paid annual leave in Taiwan is generally accrued based on an employee’s length of continuous service. This usually works in the following way:
- 3 days of paid leave for an employee who has completed 6 months to less than a year of service
- 7 days of paid leave for employees who have completed a year’s service
- 10 days of paid leave for employees who have completed two years’ service
- 14 days of paid leave for employees who have completed three years’ service
- 15 days of paid leave for employees who have completed five years’ service
- Generally, an additional day of paid leave is provided for each year of service thereafter (up to a maximum for 30 days).
Taiwan celebrates a range of public holidays where employees are not permitted to work. These holidays include:
- New Year’s Day
- Chinese New Year’s Eve
- Lunar New Year
- Peace Memorial Day
- Qingming Festival
- Children’s Day
- Labour Day
- Dragon Boat Festival
- Mid-Autumn Festival
- National Day
Cultural Information
Taiwan’s culture is heavily influenced by its Confucian Chinese and indigenous Taiwanese roots. The prevalent religious beliefs in Taiwan include Buddhism and Taoism, and the official language spoken is Mandarin.
The business culture is Taiwan in non-confrontational, professional, and polite. Taiwanese people are hard-working and generally work longer hours than most workers in other large economies.
Impacts from COVID-19
Taiwan, like other countries around the world, was impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. In terms of public health, Taiwan navigated the pandemic well and managed to curb deaths and infections throughout the country. Economically, Taiwan was impacted negatively by the pandemic, however as of late 2021 its economy began rebounding and growing.