Which countries hold double-taxation agreements with Taiwan?

Double-taxation agreement ("DTA") policy

The DTA policy of Taiwan is to avoid double taxation and tax evasion and to promote bilateral relations. The treaties signed are based on the OECD model, taking into consideration the contracting parties, political, fiscal, economic, and trading situations.

Brief on DTA Achievements

As of November 30, 2012, there are 24 comprehensive DTAs and 14 international shipping or air transport DTAs signed and effective as follows:

• Comprehensive DTA (including various types of income): Including Australia, Belgium, Denmark, France, Gambia, Germany, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Israel, Macedonia, Malaysia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Paraguay, Senegal, Singapore, Slovakia, South Africa, Swaziland, Sweden, Switzerland, UKand Vietnam.
• International shipping or air transport DTA: Including Canada, EU(European Union), Germany, Israel, Japan, Korea, Luxembourg, Macau, the Netherlands(both shipping and air transport), Norway, Sweden, Thailand, and the United States.

For detailed information on the agreements, please refer to Tax Treaties or List of ROC Double Taxation Agreements at the website of the Taxation Agency, Ministry of Finance.