Employment overview in Taiwan
Hiring in Taiwan requires a registered local employer to handle payroll, taxes, and statutory benefits. With Expand EOR, our local entity becomes the legal employer — so you can hire any candidate in Taiwan without setting up your own subsidiary.
The local currency is TWD and the standard payroll cycle is monthly. The official working language is Mandarin, and contracts must comply with Taiwan employment law.
Key employment laws in Taiwan
- Working hours40 hrs/week
- Probation periodCustomary 3 months
- Notice period10–30 days
- Paid annual leave3–30 days (tenure)
- Public holidays12
- Minimum wageTWD 27,470/month
Payroll, taxes, and benefits in Taiwan
Payroll in Taiwan runs monthly. Employers are responsible for income tax withholding, social security contributions, and any mandatory benefits.
Estimated employer cost on top of gross salary: ~17–18% on top of gross. Expand EOR handles all calculations, deductions, and statutory filings on your behalf.
Estimated cost of hiring in Taiwan
Total cost = gross salary + employer contributions (~17–18% on top of gross) + EOR fee starting at $299/month. There are no setup fees, no hidden charges, and no per-country surprises.
Get an exact quoteWhy use an EOR in Taiwan?
- Hire in Taiwan in days — without registering a local entity (which can take months and cost $15,000+).
- Stay 100% compliant with Taiwan employment, tax, and labour law.
- Pay employees in TWD on time, every cycle.
- Provide compliant local benefits and a great employee experience.
- Avoid permanent establishment risk and misclassification penalties.
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