Taiwan zero tax rate exemption application services under DTA
If your country has signed DTA(Double Taxation Agreements) with Taiwan and you are considered as a non-PE in Taiwan, when your Taiwan clients(as a payer) or your Taiwan subsidiary (as a payer) pay service fees to you (as a payee), we will provide zero tax rate exemption application services under DTA.
E-mail: tpe4ww.gtx@evershinecpa.com
or
Contact us during office hours (Taipei and China Time Zone)
Director Jerry Chu, USA Graduate School Alumni and a well-English speaker
Mobile: +886-939-357-735
Tel No.: +886-2-2717-0515 ext. 103
Clients ask:
Which countries hold DTA (Double Taxation Agreements ) with Taiwan?
Evershine RD Answer:
Taiwan has signed DTAs with over 30 countries:
Australia | Germany | Luxembourg | Singapore |
Austria | Hungary | Malaysia | Slovakia |
Belgium | India | Netherlands | South Africa |
Canada | Indonesia | New Zealand | Sweden |
Denmark | Israel | North Macedonia | Switzerland |
Eswatini (‘Swaziland’) | Italy | Paraguay | Thailand |
France | Japan | Poland | United Kingdom |
Gambia | Kiribati | Senegal | Vietnam |
If you come from the above-mentioned countries and you are considered a non-PE in Taiwan, Evershine will be able to provide you with Taiwan zero tax rate exemption application services under DTA.
AS for DTA tax regulations, please click below to get more understanding:
Taiwan TAX TREATIES with other countries Q&A
Clients ask:
what are Evershine service items of Taiwan zero tax rate exemption application services under DTA?
Evershine RD Answer:
Evershine is pleased to provide you with the services relevant to the application for zero tax exemption in Taiwan and for a refund of already paid withholding tax to the Taiwan Tax bureau according to DTA signed between Taiwan and your country.
Regarding the procedures, the required documents are listed as follows:
Procedures (estimated duration)
-Apply to the Taxation Bureau for the tax exemption on the business profit (7 days), symbolized as GTX-DTA.
-Apply to the Revenue Service Office for the stamp tax investigation (7 days), symbolized as GTX-STC.
-Apply to the Taxation Bureau for the tax refund (15 days), symbolized as GTX-DTAR.
Application for Zero Tax Exemption on Business Profits Under DTAs
(abbreviated as GTX-DTA in Evershine)
**Required Documents:
-Original Certificate of Residency
-Original Power of Attorney appointing Evershine to file the tax exemption application
-Copy of the service contract between your company and your Taiwan client (with the Chinese translation)
-Copy of the documents related to the business profit (e.g. Bill statement, invoice, description of service procedures, proof of work)
-Copy of Your Taiwan Client Registration Document
Certificate of Resident by Payee’s Tax Bureau Under DTA
(abbreviated as GTX-COR in Evershine)
*Your Company will need to provide a Certificate of Resident (abbreviated as COR)in your country-based DTA signed between Taiwan and your country.
*if you need us to help you apply COR, Evershine affiliates in your country will help you.
Contract Drafting
(abbreviated as GTX-CRD in Evershine)
*When no formal contract signed by 2 parties, we’ll based on the information you provided and the agreement you have via email to draft the contract.
Application for Tax Refund on Business Profits Under DTAs
(abbreviated as GTX-DTAR in Evershine)
**When the withholding tax has been paid to Taiwan Taxation Bureau, you will need to apply for the tax refund.
**Required Documents:
-Original Power of Attorney appointing Evershine to handle the tax refund
-Copy of the outward Remittance Transaction Certificate
-Original withholding tax payment receipt
-Original Business Income tax withholding statement
-Copy of Withholding Tax Declaration Form
Stamp Tax on Contracting Agreements
(abbreviated as GTX-STC in Evershine)
*Stamp taxes are calculated by 0.1% of the contract value.
Out-of-Pocket Expenses for GTX
(abbreviated as GTX-OPE in Evershine)
*Out-of-Pocket Expenses: Expenses incurred from handling your applications, including transportation, postage, etc.
Clients ask:
As a foreign payee paid from a Taiwanese payer, where to apply for COR (Certificate of Resident) in my country?
Evershine RD Answer:
Please see the below link
Australia | Germany | Luxembourg | Singapore |
Austria | Hungary | Malaysia | Slovakia |
Belgium | India | Netherlands | South Africa |
Canada | Indonesia | New Zealand | Sweden |
Denmark | Israel | North Macedonia | Switzerland |
Eswatini (‘Swaziland’) | Italy | Paraguay | Thailand |
France | Japan | Poland | United Kingdom |
Gambia | Kiribati | Senegal | Vietnam |
Clients ask:
If you are not from the the above-mentioned DTA countries , what kinds of other Taiwan tax exemption will be applied?
Evershine RD Answer:
You might be able to adopt two methods, please link it to see more:
Taiwan Tax Benefit Application on Article 15-1
Taiwan Tax Benefit Application on Article 25
Contact us:
E-mail: tpe4ww.gtx@evershinecpa.com
or
Contact us during office hours (Taipei and China Time Zone)
Director Jerry Chu, USA Graduate School Alumni and a well-English speaker
Mobile: +886-939-357-735
Tel No.: +886-2-2717-0515 ext. 103
Additional Information
Please contact us by email : HQ4TPE@evershinecpa.com
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