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2025-12-05
According to the definition as “Act for the Development of Tourism ” and “Regulations Governing Travel Agencies”, travel agencies refers to a profit-seeking enterprise licensed by the Taiwan Travel Administration to provide tourists with arranged travel schedule, board and lodging, tour guide, and to purchase transportation tickets and apply for travel documents and visas on tourists’ behalf, as well as to provide related services for remuneration. Any of individual or incorporation who intends to offer the abovementioned services shall apply for Travel Agencies License at the Travel Administration, Ministry of Transportation and Communications in Taiwan. The Travel Administration is the authority responsible for the issue and supervision of Travel Agencies License. To apply for Travel Agencies License in Taiwan, the applicants must meet certain requirements. Travel agencies in Taiwan have been categorized into Class-A, Class-B and consolidated, in which the capital and scope of business are different. The wording “travel […]
2025-11-26
Our Indonesia Foreign-Owned Limited Liability Company (PMA) Incorporation Package (INLLC02) – comes with incorporation, foreign investment approvals, government registration, local licensing, tax number registration, bank account opening, virtual office service, mail handling and notification service, business visa and work permit (KITAS) service. Our fee for this Registration Package is USD7,800. The fee includes the provision a company name search, preparation of Deed of Establishment (AKTA), obtain approval for AKTA from the Ministry of Law and Human Rights (MOLHR), Company TAX ID number (NPWP), business registration number (NIB), Approval of Conformity of Spatial Utilization Activities (PKKPR), opening of a corporate bank account in Indonesia , virtual office service for one year; mail handling and notification service for one year; business visa and work permit (KITAS) for one person with two years validity. An Indonesia Foreign-Owned Limited Liability Company (PMA) may take up to 8 weeks to incorporated, if the […]
2025-11-24
Our Indonesia Foreign-Owned Limited Liability Company (PMA) Incorporation Package (INLLC01) – comes with incorporation, foreign investment approvals, government registration, local licensing, tax number registration and preparation of requires documents for bank account opening. Our fee for this Registration Package is USD3,600. The fee includes the provision a company name search, preparation of Deed of Establishment (AKTA), obtain approval for AKTA from the Ministry of Law and Human Rights (MOLHR), Company Tax ID (NPWP), processing business registration number (NIB), obtain approval of Conformity of Spatial Utilization Activities (PKKPR), and opening of a corporate bank account in Indonesia. An Indonesia Foreign-Owned Limited Liability Company (PMA) may take up to 3 weeks to incorporated, if the client provides all required documents and there is no objection/additional document request from the relevant institution. Our fee stated in this quotation is for general reference and may be subject to change. 1. […]
2025-11-17
Influencers are an emerging profession, and in Taiwan there has not yet been a clear consensus on how they should be taxed. Recently, however, the Ministry of Finance issued the “Guidelines on the Imposition of Business Tax for Individuals Who Regularly Publish Creative Works or Share Information Online.” According to the new regulations, influencers in Taiwan must register for tax purposes and pay business tax if they meet any of the following conditions: Having a physical and fixed place of business in Taiwan. For example: maintaining an office in Taiwan, residing in Taiwan, using a Taiwanese mobile number (+886), or being identifiable as a Taiwan resident through billing address, bank account, IP address, SIM card, or other related information. Operating under a registered business name For example: having established a sole proprietorship, business entity, studio, or company in Taiwan. Employing staff to assist with sales activities For example: […]
2025-10-21
Some online sellers in Taiwan often register multiple accounts on e-commerce platforms using the names of their spouses or close relatives and friends. This practice is intended to distribute sales revenue across accounts in order to avoid registering with the Taiwan National Taxation Bureau or issuing uniform invoices. However, the Taiwan National Taxation Bureau has recently expanded its collection of online transaction data and strengthened audit measures to prevent online sellers from evading taxation. At present, there are two circumstance under which registration with the National Taxation Bureau is required: When the total sales revenue from all online platforms and social media channels, calculated on a consolidated basis, reaches the business tax threshold in a given month namely, TWD 100,000 for the sale of goods or TWD 50,000 for the provision of services—tax registration with the Taiwan National Taxation Bureau must be completed in accordance with regulations. When […]
2025-09-25
If you have not received the tax bill in Taiwan, does that mean you do not have to pay the tax? A reminder to everyone, tax bills are sent via registered mail. If the mail is not collected and the post office retains it, it is still considered delivered under the law even if you did not actually receive it. If you fail to pay within the deadline, you may not only be charged late payment penalties but also face compulsory enforcement procedures. Under the law, there are five methods of service, namely: ordinary service, substituted service, service by deposit (postal retention), service by retention at the premises, and public notice service. Each is described as follows: Type Method Effective Time Ordinary Service Delivered to the recipient’s residence, office, or place of business and handed directly to the person. Code of Civil Procedure § 136 Takes effect upon delivery to […]
2025-09-16
Unless otherwise indicated, the Singapore company stated in this quotation refers to a private company limited by shares incorporated in Singapore in accordance with the Singapore Companies Act 1967.Our Singapore Company Incorporation Package (SGCLS02) – completed with company incorporation, company secretary, registered office, nominee local director and CorpPass account – is ideal for foreign entrepreneurs or corporations who intend to operate their Singapore companies remotely.Our fees for the formation and registration of a private company limited by shares in Singapore are SGD4,200. The fees quoted include the provision of a nominee local resident director, a named company secretary, a Singapore street address as registered office for one year, registration of a CorpPass account and maintaining of the CorpPass account.While acting as Nominee Director, Kaizen will collect a refundable security deposit of SGD3,000. This security deposit will be full refunded to you when we cease to provide the nominee service, provided there is no […]
2025-09-11
According to “Tabacco and Alcohol Control Act” in Taiwan, the definition of alcohol is a beverage containing more than 0.5% alcohol by volume, undenatured alcohol that can be used to produce or prepare the beverages, and other products. However, alcoholic preparations that are recognized by the health authorities in Taiwan as medicines according to relevant laws or regulations are not managed as alcohol. If one intends to import the types of alcohol in Taiwan, it is necessary to apply to the Ministry of Finance of Taiwan for an alcohol import business license. The mentioned license does not include the import of undenatured alcohol, which refers to alcohol containing more than 90% alcohol by volume without the addition of denaturants. The Ministry of Finance in Taiwan is the authority that is responsible for issuing and regulating alcohol import business licenses. Generally, if all required documents are submitted correctly and the information […]
2025-09-05
Unless otherwise indicated, the Business Management visa stated in this quotation refers to a working visa specially for foreigners who either incorporate a company or manage the business of that company (excluding the operation or management of the business which requires legal / accounting qualifications) in Japan. It is a kind of visa necessary for the company’s operators (such as legal representatives or directors, etc.) and the company’s management (such as managers, etc.) to work in Japan.Our fee for handling the application for Japan business management visa is JPY500,000 (excluding tax). The fee quoted includes our professional services for applying the Certificate of Eligibility (“COE”) of Japan business management visa, such as drafting a documents-required list according to the applicant’s situation, preparing the application documents, etc. For details, please refer to Section 1 of this quotation.Applicants shall ensure that he / she and the company fulfill the basic requirements. For details, please refer […]
2025-09-05
Our consulting fee for the registration of the Japan Representative Office is JPY 250,000 (tax included). Since Japan Representative Office does not consider a legal person, so the establishment of the representative office does not require to register at Legal Affairs Bureau Japan. Therefore, Kaizen could only provide the consultation service for the registration of the Japan Representative Office. The representative of the Japan Representative Office could be the foreigner, it is not required to have Japan residential address. However, according to the Japan Immigration Law, if foreigners would like to work for Japan Representative Office, they shall obtain legal residency. The Japan Representative Office does not consider as a legal person, so it is not possible to open a bank account with the name of the Japan Representative Office. The procedure for bank account opening and the procedure to sign for the lease agreement could only by the name of the representative. 1. […]