Work in Taiwan for a company in Singapore

Can I live in Taiwan and work remotely for a company in Singapore?

Yes, it is possible, however we usually recommend double-checking the following points:

  1. Are you allowed to work in Taiwan?
  2. Are you allowed to work in Singapore?
  3. Can you work from home?
  4. Can you work from Singapore?
  5. Is it easy to get a work visa for Singapore?
  6. Is it easy to get a work visa for Taiwan?

The short answer is yes.
The long answer is no.

How to find remote work in Singapore while living in Taiwan?

Usually, it is feasible to get remote jobs in Singapore even though you are located in Taiwan. For that we need to be careful about the visa requirements.

If you are a foreigner who lives in Taiwan and wants to work in Singapore, you may be able to find a job in Singapore. However, you should be aware of the visa requirements that you need to meet.

How to get paid in Taiwan when working remotely for a corporation in Singapore?

You can get paid in Taiwan even if you are working for a company in Singapore, however , you will need to have a local bank account in Taiwan and your company in Singapore will need to have a local bank account in Taiwan.

What is the difference between a bank account in Singapore and a bank account in Taiwan?
If you want to get paid in Taiwan, you will need a bank account in Taiwan. You can get a bank account in Taiwan for free from any bank. If you want to get paid in Taiwan, you can do so by using a bank account in Taiwan. If you want to get paid in Taiwan, you can also get a bank account in Taiwan by using a bank account in Singapore.
There is a very big difference between the bank account in Singapore and the bank account in Taiwan. For example, in Singapore, you can get a bank account in Singapore for free. In Taiwan, you can get a bank account in Taiwan for free.
If you want to get paid in Taiwan, you will need to open a bank account in Taiwan.

How do taxes work in Taiwan if I’m working remotely for a company Taiwan?

When working remotely in Taiwan for a firm based in Singapore, taxes might be tricky, therefore I’d like to know if there is a tax treaty between Taiwan and Singapore that would allow me to work remotely in Taiwan for a company based in Singapore.

In general, if you are a resident of Taiwan, you can work for any company in Taiwan, and the company will be responsible for paying your taxes.
However, if you are a resident of Singapore, and you are working for a company in Taiwan, you will be treated as a non-resident of Taiwan, and the company will not be responsible for paying your taxes.
The reason for this is that Taiwan and Singapore have a tax treaty, and Singapore is the “host” country.
If you are a resident of Taiwan, you are exempt from paying income tax in Taiwan. If you are a resident of Singapore, you are not exempt from paying income tax in Taiwan.
If you are a non-resident of Taiwan, you are exempt from paying income tax in Taiwan. If you are a non-resident of Singapore, you are not exempt from paying income tax in Taiwan.
If you are a resident of Taiwan, you are exempt from paying social security tax in Taiwan. If you are a resident of Singapore, you are not exempt from paying social security tax in Taiwan.
If you are a resident of Taiwan, you are exempt from paying social security tax in Singapore.