Introduction to The Statute for Repatriation of Offshore Funds
In response to the changes of the international situation (such as U.S.-China trade war, Economic Substance Act requirements and the wave of global anti-tax avoidance), the Taiwan Government has planned three tax incentives. Besides, Taiwanese enterprises may have the need to restructure their investment structure and the global operation formation so as to repatriate funds to Taiwan. Taiwan government is also encouraging Taiwanese enterprises to repatriate funds that have been placed overseas in the past to Taiwan for industrial upgrading or reinvestment.
The first item is to provide a taxation consulting service.
The Taiwan Executive Yuan approved the program “Bring back investments from overseas Taiwanese enterprises” on 17 December 2018.
The implementation period of the above program is 3 years (from 1 January 2019 to 31 December 2021). It is oriented to the needs of enterprises. It provides a customized single-window service to integrate land acquisition, water and electricity usage, manpower, taxation and capital issues, etc. and assist Taiwanese enterprises to return and invest in Taiwan. Then it can also promote the local industries development and complete the shape of the supply chain of upstream, middle and downstream industries. In order to strengthen Taiwan's industrial development in the future and boost the economic momentum.
The second item is issued an interpretation letter of conformity determination for overseas funds by the individual.