Decision Hub
Work & Income
Work permits, freelancing, remote work, and income legality for foreigners in Taiwan.
Common situations
Work permit application
Your employer is sponsoring your work permit and you need to understand the process.
Freelancing in Taiwan
You want to do contract work for multiple clients while staying in Taiwan.
Remote work for overseas employer
You work remotely for a non-Taiwan company and wonder about your legal status.
Starting a business
You want to register a company or become self-employed in Taiwan.
Switching jobs on a work ARC
Your employer is changing and you need to understand the ARC transfer process.
Key things to know
→Freelancing without a work permit is a grey area — the rules differ depending on who your clients are.
→Remote work for overseas employers is now explicitly allowed under the Digital Nomad Visa.
→Job changes require updating your ARC — delays can create a status gap.
→Taiwan taxes residents on worldwide income after 183 days — plan ahead.
Edge cases this hub covers
•Freelancing for both Taiwan and overseas clients simultaneously
•Working while on a student ARC
•Income earned outside Taiwan while residing here
•Business registration for foreign nationals
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