Taiwan law, in plain English.

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Not always. Severance is generally required when an employer terminates under Article 11, the proviso to Article 13, Article 20, or another qualifying provision, and when a worker terminates on a statutory ground under Article 14. It is generally not required for a disciplinary termination under Article 12, and an ordinary voluntary resignation does not automatically trigger severance. The legal ground, notice, payment deadline, and service under the new and old systems must be reviewed separately.

No. Under Article 15-1 of Taiwan's Labor Standards Act, a clause may satisfy the statutory threshold if the employer either provides professional skills training at its own expense or provides reasonable compensation for the worker's commitment to the minimum service period. The two grounds are alternatives, not cumulative requirements. Even if one exists, the period and burden must remain within a reasonable scope under the four statutory factors.

Divorce in Taiwan is either (1) by mutual consent, which must be in writing, signed by at least two witnesses, and registered with the household administration authority, or (2) judicial divorce (mediation then litigation). International divorce raises questions of applicable law, jurisdiction, property division, and custody, which need to be reviewed case by case.

Taiwan courts decide based on the best interests of the child, considering the parenting environment, parents' financial capacity, and the child's wishes. In international cases, private international law principles such as habitual residence also apply.

You can have a lawyer present from the investigation stage. Understanding your basic rights during police questioning—such as the right to make statements and the right to remain silent—and establishing a legal strategy early can significantly affect the outcome. Foreign nationals should also be aware of potential travel bans and detention issues.

First, call the police at the scene and obtain an accident report, then secure a medical certificate from a hospital. Next steps include fault ratio assessment, insurance claims, and settlement negotiations or litigation. For complex cases such as overtaking accidents, professional guidance is important.

If the facility manager's breach of safety obligations can be proven, you may claim damages. Multiple legal bases including the Consumer Protection Act and tort liability under the Civil Code may apply. Evidence collection (CCTV, medical certificates, photos) is key.

The general process is: (1) investment permit application, (2) company name pre-check, (3) capital remittance and audit report, (4) company registration, (5) business registration, and (6) bank account opening. Steps may vary depending on the industry, capital size, and shareholder structure, so planning ahead is important.

A subsidiary (limited company) operates as an independent Taiwanese entity, while a branch is an extension of the parent company with its own operating funds but direct parent liability. Tax treatment, business scope, and future plans differ for each, so we recommend consulting to determine the best fit.

If you no longer wish to operate, the remaining assets can be remitted back to your home country through dissolution and liquidation procedures. There is a set sequence of investment permit cancellation, tax clearance, and bank account closure, so professional assistance is recommended.

A business address is required for company registration. In addition to renting your own office, co-working spaces or commercial registered addresses are available, though some industries may require actual business premises.

Yes, but additional industry-specific permits are required—transport permits for logistics, for example. Except for solid handmade soap produced at a facility exempt from factory registration, covered manufacturers or importers must separately complete product notification (產品登錄) for applicable products and establish, update and retain a Product Information File (PIF) at the labelled address for inspection; the PIF itself is not filed with the authority. Understanding industry regulations beforehand and processing them alongside incorporation saves time and cost.