Outsourcing vs EOR vs DIY software in Taiwan

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Payroll outsourcing You already have a Taiwan company and want specialists to run month-end Get outsourcing quote
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HR / payroll software Your in-house team will run payroll on your entity HR software Taiwan

Run Accurate, Compliant Payroll Across Taiwan

Taiwan employers manage Labor Insurance, National Health Insurance, and labor pension contributions alongside withholding income tax. We deliver a structured monthly payroll and statutory package.

Built for foreign HQs with a Taiwan entity. Need to hire without one? Use Employer of Record (EOR) — same specialist team, different employment model.

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Taiwan Payroll Services We Deliver

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Labor Insurance

Calculate LI premiums for covered employees.

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National Health Insurance

NHI contribution sharing in each pay cycle.

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Labor Pension

New labor pension system employer contributions and employee voluntary amounts if any.

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Withholding Tax

Monthly income tax withholding support.

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Payroll Processing

Overtime, allowances, bonuses, and net pay.

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Payment Files

TWD salary payment preparation.

Taiwan Payroll Compliance Checklist

Our Taiwan payroll compliance process typically covers Labor Insurance, National Health Insurance, and Labor Pension alongside core employment pay rules:

  • Labor Insurance: Premiums shared among employer, employee, and government portions as applicable.
  • NHI: National Health Insurance contributions on applicable income.
  • Labor pension: Employer contribution to individual pension accounts under the new system.
  • Income tax: Withholding and reporting support.

Rates, ceilings, and forms are set by local authorities and can change. We configure your payroll to current rules and notify you when updates affect costing.

Labor Insurance, NHI & Labor Pension Split (Taiwan)

ComponentEmployer (illustrative)Employee (illustrative)Notes
Labor Insurance (LI)~70% of premium~20% of premiumOf insured salary grade; gov share applies
National Health Insurance (NHI)~60% of premium~30% of premiumSupplementary premiums may apply
Labor Pension (new system)≥6% of monthly wageOptional 0%–6%Individual account; employer minimum 6%
Income tax withholdingWithhold & remitTax on salaryMonthly withhold; annual settlement

Note: Insured salary grades, premium rates, and labor-pension rules are officially published and updated. Splits above are illustrative — we map employees to correct grades each cycle. See our Taiwan compliance guide.

Taiwan payroll filing calendar (typical)

Item Typical timing Owner
Monthly payroll closeAgreed cut-off before paydayClient inputs · APH calculates
LI / NHI / labor pensionRemit by statutory contribution deadlinesEmployer entity · APH pack
Income tax withholdingMonthly withhold & fileEmployer entity · APH pack
Payslips & bank filesOn your paydayAPH
Year-end tax packsAnnual withholding statementsAPH support · client filing
Joiners / leaversInsurance enrolment & exit updates as they occurClient HR · APH checklist

How Taiwan Payroll Outsourcing Works

A clear monthly cycle designed for accuracy, approval control, and on-time employee payments.

1

Inputs & Cut-off

Submit joiners/leavers, attendance, overtime, allowances, and one-off payments before the agreed cut-off via our HR technology platform.

2

Gross-to-Net Calculation

We calculate gross pay, Labor Insurance, National Health Insurance, and Labor Pension, and net pay, then produce draft payroll reports for your review.

3

Client Approval

Approve or request adjustments. Nothing is finalized without your go-ahead.

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Pay & Payslips

We prepare bank payment files and issue payslips so employees are paid on your payday.

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Statutory Filings

Insurance and tax obligations are prepared for remittance/reporting according to Taiwan deadlines and your entity setup.

Taipei, Hsinchu & Science-Park Payroll

Foreign employers usually concentrate headcount in Taipei (HQ and services), Hsinchu / science parks (tech and R&D), and southern corridors such as Tainan / Kaohsiung. Our Taiwan payroll outsourcing configures Labor Insurance grades, NHI, labor pension (≥6% employer), and withholding tax once — then runs the same control calendar island-wide.

Taipei

Regional HQs needing English packs for overseas finance and clean LI / NHI month-end.

Hsinchu & science parks

Tech and R&D headcount with insured-salary grade discipline and labor-pension accounts.

South & multi-site

Plant and shared-services teams on one Taiwan payroll calendar with local bank files.

Who this Taiwan payroll service is for

  • Tech, electronics, and manufacturing entities paying staff in TWD
  • Hospitality and services groups with Taipei or resort headcount
  • Regional HQs needing LI / NHI / labor-pension discipline with overseas finance reporting

Implementation path

1

Kickoff

Entity details, insurance registrations, employee master, pay elements, and cut-off calendar.

2

Configuration

Insured salary grades, NHI, labor pension ≥6%, withholding profiles, and allowances.

3

Parallel run

One test cycle to validate net pay, LI / NHI drafts, and labor-pension contributions.

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Go-live

Monthly gross-to-net, payslips, bank files, and statutory support packs.

Taiwan Payroll Questions Buyers Ask

What is the employer labor pension rate?

Under the new labor pension system, employers typically contribute at least 6% of monthly wage to the employee’s individual account. Employees may optionally contribute up to 6%.

Do you map Labor Insurance insured salary grades?

Yes. We configure each employee to the correct insured salary grade so LI and related premiums are not under- or over-contributed.

Is NHI supplementary premium handled?

Where supplementary premiums apply to bonuses or other income types, we configure the payroll rules and include them in the monthly cycle.

Statutory rates & rules last reviewed: September 2026 · Reviewed quarterly for Taiwan payroll

Taipei / Hsinchu payroll for regional groups

Regional employers we support — including InterContinental, Holiday Inn, Swissôtel, and JTB — use Asia Payroll Hub to unify Taiwan Labor Insurance, NHI, and labor pension reporting.

Want a similar outcome in Taiwan? Request a scoped payroll/EOR proposal or compare paths on our Employer of Record page.

常見問題(繁體中文)

台灣薪資外包包含哪些?

勞保、健保、勞退、扣繳稅、薪資單與發薪支援。

可用 EOR 在台灣聘僱嗎?

尚未設立公司時可評估 EOR 方案。

Already Have a Taiwan Entity — or Still Entering the Market?

Local entity payroll outsourcing

Best if you already have a Taiwan company and want us to run monthly payroll and statutory processes for your staff.

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Hire without an entity (EOR)

Best if you need to employ talent in Taiwan quickly without incorporating. We handle employment and compliant payroll delivery.

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Taiwan Payroll Challenges Foreign Employers Face

Complex Labor Insurance, National Health Insurance, and Labor Pension calculations

Manual spreadsheets miss ceilings, brackets, and exceptions.

Our solution: Automated gross-to-net with draft reports before payday.

Regulatory change risk

Taiwan contribution and tax rules can shift with little internal notice.

Our solution: Continuous compliance monitoring and configuration updates.

Multi-country fragmentation

Taiwan often sits beside other Asia entities with different rules.

Our solution: One regional process via our multi-country payroll platform.

Local process & language gaps

Banks, authorities, and employees expect local documentation clarity.

Our solution: Local specialists plus clear English HQ reporting.

Taiwan Payroll FAQs

What statutory contributions are common in Taiwan payroll?

Labor Insurance, National Health Insurance, and Labor Pension, plus income tax withholding.

Do you support labor pension contributions?

Yes — employer contributions under the new labor pension system are included.

Can multinationals outsource Taiwan payroll?

Yes, for Taiwan entities and as part of multi-country Asia payroll.

How long is setup?

Typically 2–4 weeks.

Is EOR available?

Ask us about EOR options if you do not yet have a Taiwan entity.

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Expanding Across Asia?

Pair Taiwan with neighboring payroll operations under one partner.

Hong Kong Payroll → China Payroll → Japan Payroll → Singapore Payroll → South Korea Payroll → All Countries →

Ready to Outsource Taiwan Payroll?

Get a clear quote for compliant Taiwan payroll outsourcing — or hire through EOR without opening an entity.

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