Wednesday, April 26, 2023

China to further optimize remote COVID test arrangement

Starting from April 29, airlines will no longer check COVID test reports of inbound passengers taken before boarding, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning said on Tuesday April 25.

Thursday, April 13, 2023

Taiwan - Income Tax Filing and Tax Incentives for Foreign Professionals

National Taxation Bureau of Kaohsiung expressed that, with May tax filing season approaching, foreigners who have income from sources in the Republic of China (R.O.C.) should file income tax in 2022 based on their “length of residence” and “income from sources in the R.O.C.”


According to the National Taxation Bureau of Kaohsiung, Ministry of Finance, in order to recruit and attract foreign professionals needed by our industries and to enhance our national competitiveness, the government promulgated the "Act for the Recruitment and Employment of Foreign Professionals" to provide a tax incentive measure, which has been effective since February 8, 2018. 

Eligible foreigners who meet certain requirements can apply for tax incentives within 5 years from the first applicable year when filing their individual income tax return or when filing the tax return upon departing the territory of the R.O.C.

Monday, April 03, 2023

Singapore - Complementarity Assessment Framework (COMPASS)

From 1 September 2023, EP candidates must pass a two-stage eligibility framework. In addition to meeting the qualifying salary (Stage 1), EP candidates must pass a points-based Complementarity Assessment Framework (COMPASS) (Stage 2).

China - Integrated 'Join in Card' launched for expats

China recently issued its first integrated foreigner's work permit and social security card to provide more convenience for foreigners l...