PurgatoryAsia
Taiwan
20%effective individual rate
Crypto gains taxed at 20% as property transactions. Progressive income tax up to 40%. Taiwan has a regulated exchange environment.
FATCA Partner
Yes
FATF Status
Clear
EU Blacklist
No
Dual Nationality
Allowed
Bitizenship
Not yet
Tax Rates
Capital Gains Tax20%
Income Tax on CryptoUp to 40%
Corporate Tax20%
VAT on Crypto5%
Activity Taxes
Staking
Taxed as income
Mining
Taxed as income
DeFi
Not addressed
NFTs
Not addressed
Taxable Events
Crypto → Fiat
Taxable
Crypto → Crypto
Taxable
Holding Period
No holding period benefit
None
Regulation & Residency
Regulatory Body
FSC Taiwan
Residency Requirement
Gold Card for professionals
Reporting Requirements
Annual tax return
Citizenship & Residency Path
Gold Card for professionals; APRC after 5 years; citizenship after renouncing original
Notable Conditions
- →20% property transaction tax
- →Regulated exchange environment
- →Gold Card visa available
- →Strong tech ecosystem
Living & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Moderate
Banking Access
Good
Quality of Life
High
Lifestyle Scores
Safety9/10
Healthcare9/10
Institutions8/10
Business Ease8/10
Int'l Schooling7/10
Privacy5/10