Freelance in Taiwan

Freelance in Taiwan: how freelancers pay taxes, get paid by foreign clients and find work, and which skills are in demand. Hire or offer services on Kits.

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The freelance market in Taiwan

Taiwan has a strong freelance market in hardware and software engineering, design, illustration and translation, with Taipei as the hub. The Gold Card attracts foreign professionals.

Taxes and legal status

Payments for professional services to individuals usually have 10% income tax withheld above a set amount, plus a supplementary national health insurance premium. Freelancers file an annual income tax return in May, where standard expense ratios for professions can be applied. Larger operations register a business and charge business tax.

This is general information as of 2026, not tax or legal advice. Rates and thresholds change, so check them with the tax authority or a local accountant before you register.

Getting paid

Local clients pay by bank transfer or LINE Pay. Foreign clients pay through PayPal, Wise or SWIFT.

bank transfers
LINE Pay
PayPal
Wise

Skills in demand

hardware and embedded engineering
software development
illustration and design
translation between Chinese and English
game development

Tips for freelancers in Taiwan

Ask clients for withholding statements for your annual return.
Traditional Chinese localization is a specific skill: say you have it.
Look at the Gold Card if you are a foreign professional.

Hiring a freelancer from Taiwan

Local time in Taiwan is UTC+8, so agree in advance on the hours when you are both available for calls. Describe the task, the deadline and the budget in your first message, ask for examples of similar work, and fix what counts as done before work starts. If the work is for a local audience, a freelancer who knows the language and the market will save you rewrites.

Kits for freelancers in Taiwan

Kits is an international freelance marketplace that is not tied to one country. Freelancers in Taiwan can publish services with a portfolio and a clear price, or respond to clients' jobs, and talk to clients in the built-in chat. The first listing on each account is free, and the site works in nine languages, from English and Spanish to Russian, Turkish and Georgian.

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Frequently asked questions

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How are freelancers taxed in Taiwan?

Clients withhold 10% on professional fees above a threshold and a supplementary health insurance premium; freelancers settle tax in the annual return. Rules change, so check the current rates with the tax authority or an accountant before you register.

How do freelancers in Taiwan get paid by foreign clients?

The usual options are bank transfers, LINE Pay, PayPal and Wise. Which one suits you depends on the client's country, the fees and how fast you need the money.

Which freelance skills are in demand in Taiwan?

hardware and embedded engineering, software development, illustration and design, translation between Chinese and English and game development.

Can I find a freelancer in Taiwan on Kits?

Yes. Kits is open to clients and freelancers from any country. Search the catalogue or post a job, compare portfolios and reviews, and agree on the details in the chat.