ECCT Tax Committee Event
Navigating Taiwan’s tax landscape for foreign professionals
Guest speaker: Ethan Hsieh, Partner, KPMG Taiwan
Date & Time: Tuesday, 6 May, 12:00-14:00
Venue: 4F, VIP Room 1, Regent Taipei / 台北晶華酒店4樓第1貴賓廳
Address: No.3, Ln. 39, Zhongshan N. Rd., Sec. 2, Taipei / 台北市中山區中山北路二段39巷3號
As Taiwan continues to attract international talent, it is increasingly important for both foreign professionals working in Taiwan and companies hiring them to stay ahead and understand the local tax landscape. From understanding tax residency status to navigating compliance requirements, having the right tax knowledge is key to smooth international assignments and effective workforce support.
This luncheon session will offer a practical overview of Taiwan’s of key tax considerations for foreign senior professionals and their employers. Topics will include tax residency rules, individual income taxation, compliance requirements, and the tax treatment of equity-based compensation, as well as incentive programmes introduced to support foreign professionals in Taiwan.
Whether you are managing your personal tax obligations or overseeing cross-border employment arrangements within your organisation, this session will provide the clarity and actionable insights you need to stay compliant and optimise the tax incentive framework in Taiwan.
Among other topics the speaker will discuss:
About the speaker
Ethan Hsieh is a partner in the Tax and Investment Department of KPMG Taiwan and has been working with the firm for more than 16 years. Prior to joining KPMG, he worked as a tax officer in the National Taxation Bureau for more than two years covering corporate income tax and value added tax. He has extensive experience in providing tax consulting services to multinational corporations and major corporations in Taiwan. His areas of expertise cover general tax advisory and international tax advisory, including advising on cross-border investments, tax incentive application, M&A, and domestic tax compliance. Ethan is a frequent guest speaker at colleges, tax bureaus, and taxation seminars.