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Moving from Taiwan to Singapore
Everything Taiwanese professionals need to know about the Employment Pass (EP), tax, housing, and settling in.
~50,000 Taiwanese. Strong business and cultural community.
Employment Pass Minimum Salary
SGD 5,600/month (age 23)
Tax Comparison
Taiwan 5-40% vs Singapore 0-24%
Tax Treaty
No formal Double Taxation Agreement (DTA)
What works in your favor
- ✓Mandarin widely spoken — easy cultural transition
- ✓Strong tech ecosystem connections (TSMC talent often relocates)
- ✓Familiar food culture and hawker centre meals
- ✓Nanyang Technological University (NTU) Taiwan, NCTU degrees well-recognized
Things to watch out for
- ⚠No formal DTA (but unilateral credits may apply)
- ⚠Taiwan National Health Insurance (NHI) coverage suspends after 6 months abroad
- ⚠Males may have military service obligations
Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) Details
No formal Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) — unilateral tax credits may apply in Taiwan