Tax Seminar: Withholding Tax Leakage? [Free]

Overpaying 20% withholding tax on cross-border payments? Learn how to legally reduce it to 3–6% — join us September 10.

Practical Strategies to Reduce Withholding Tax on Cross-Border Payments

Most companies default to a 20% withholding tax (WHT) rate on cross-border service payments made to offshore entities — but Taiwan's Income Tax Act actually offers several legal pathways to bring that rate down to 3–6%. Whether it's outsourced technical services, SaaS subscriptions, dispatched specialists, or financial advisory fees, companies that apply the right legal provisions and follow the correct approval process can significantly reduce their tax burden.

In this seminar, the Head of Tax at Forvis Mazars Taiwan will walk through:

• What triggers Taiwan-sourced income and the WHT obligation
• How to apply Article 25 (or Article 8) of the Income Tax Act, and Taiwan's tax treaties, to reduce the applicable rate
• Real-world examples: SaaS providers, dispatched airline pilots, executive chefs, architectural consultants, and more
• Common pitfalls in contract language, substance requirements, and documentation

Date: Thursday, 10 September 2026
Hosted by: French Chamber Taiwan
Format: 35-minute presentation + 5-minute Q&A

Our Member Company

Forvis Mazars Taiwan

Forvis Mazars is an international professional services firm offering Audit & Assurance, Outsourcing, and Tax services. In Taiwan, the Forvis Mazars team combines deep local market knowledge with international standards, helping multinational and local businesses navigate tax compliance, financial reporting, and outsourced operations. The firm is a trusted partner for many foreign companies operating in the Taiwan market.

Speaker(s)

Al ChangManaging Partner, Head of Tax — Forvis Mazars Taiwan

Co-organizer

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