Work in China for a company in Taiwan

By Mark 04 April 2022

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

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

  1. Your company is not located in China.
  2. You are not a citizen or permanent resident of China.
  3. Your company is not a Chinese company.
  4. You are not a Chinese national.
  5. You are not a citizen or permanent resident of Taiwan.
  6. Your company is not a Taiwanese company.
  7. You are not a citizen or permanent resident of the United States.
  8. You are not a citizen or permanent resident of Canada.
  9. You are not a citizen or permanent resident of any other country.

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

Usually, it is feasible to get remote jobs in Taiwan even though you are located in China. For that we need to know the difference between the two countries, the two languages, and the different work culture.

Taiwan is the home of the original Macintosh computer, the Microsoft Windows operating system, and the Sony PlayStation video game console. Taiwan is also the home of many international companies like Acer, Asus, Dell, Foxconn, HP, HTC, Huawei, Intel, Microsoft, Nintendo, Pantech, Samsung, Sony, and Toshiba.
Taiwan is a beautiful place with the world’s highest average temperature and the world’s most active volcano. Taipei is the capital of Taiwan and is the most popular tourist destination in Taiwan. The city is full of many interesting attractions and historical sites.
Taiwanese people are very friendly and warm. They speak both Chinese and Taiwanese.
China is the world’s most populous country with 1.4 billion people. China is the world’s largest economy, and the world’s second largest exporter. The Chinese language is a branch of the Sino-Tibetan language family.
China is a socialist republic, and the government is a communist one. China has a long history of being a strong military power. The Chinese military is the largest in the world. The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is the ruling party of China.
China is also a beautiful place with many interesting attractions and historical sites. Shanghai is the largest city in China.

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

You can get paid in China even if you are working for a company in Taiwan, however , you will need to work on a contract basis. You can work for a company in Taiwan and then transfer your contract to a Chinese company. It is a little bit different for each company. It is best to talk to the company in Taiwan first to make sure they will pay you in China.

I am writing this because I was just contacted by an American company in Taiwan who asked me to work for them. They are a small company and they are offering me a contract of 6 months. They will pay me in Taiwan and then I will have to transfer the contract to a Chinese company. I am wondering if this is a good idea. I know that the Chinese company will pay me in China.
You can get paid in China even if you are working for a company in Taiwan, however, you will need to work on a contract basis.

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

When working remotely in China for a firm based in Taiwan, taxes might be tricky, therefore we have put together a guide on how to work in China with taxes.

How to work in China with taxes
We are not tax advisors, but we do have a lot of experience with working in China, so we thought we’d share our tips with you.
The first thing to know is that the Chinese government does not recognise the concept of tax.
It is not an income tax, but a tax on the profits made by the company.
The tax is based on the amount of profit made in China, and is calculated based on the value of the goods and services produced, as well as the cost of the goods and services used to produce them.
The tax is calculated on the basis of a flat rate of 25% of the profits made in China, regardless of the company’s size.
The tax rate is applied to the total amount of profits made in China.
The tax is not based on the amount of tax paid in the country where the company is based.
If the company is based in China, the company’s profits are taxed at 25% of the profits made in China.
If the company is based in Taiwan, the company’s profits are taxed at 25% of the profits made in Taiwan.