A VAT refund guide to Taiwan

How to get VAT Refunds from Taiwan for your business

Do you want more information on Taiwan's VAT rates, payment options, and compliance considerations? Here us what you need to know about VAT in Taiwan.

The below information details the requirements needed to be eligible for a VAT refund. This includes claimable expense types, Taiwan VAT rates, deadlines and claiming periods.

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Which countries have reciprocity with Taiwan?

Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Israel, Kuwait, Liechtenstein, Macao, Netherlands, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Slovenia, Switzerland, the United Kingdom

For a more detailed explanation on what reciprocity means within the scope of VAT, click here:

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What expenses are claimable in Taiwan?

Entertainment

5%

Hotels & Accommodation

5%

Restaurants

5%

Events

Conferences, Trade Shows & Exhibitions

5%

Training Courses & Seminars

5%

Travel Related

Car Rental

5%

Fuel

5%

Public Transport

5%

Taxis

0%

General Expenses

Goods

5%

Inter-company charges

5%

Office Expenses

5%

Marketing Costs

5%

Professional Fees & AP invoices

5%

Additional Information

How far back can your business claim VAT from Taiwan?

January - December of previous year for all countries

What’s the foreign VAT deadline in Taiwan?

30 June for all countries

How long does it take to receive a VAT refund from Taiwan?

Depending on the complexity of your application and the capacity at the VAT authority, it can take up to 9 months for EU businesses and up to 9 months for Non-EU businesses to receive a VAT refund from Taiwan

Need help with your VAT refund from Taiwan?

You don’t have to do this alone. We’ve been helping companies reclaim foreign VAT refunds for over 20 years. We have the knowledge and technology to process your refunds quicker as well as attend to any unforeseen VAT authority queries that may arise.

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