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Ministry of Finance Issues Guidelines for Taxation on Online Content Creators and Platforms

  • The Ministry of Finance issued guidelines for taxing individuals who regularly publish or share content online.
  • These guidelines apply to individuals, known as influencers, who share content on platforms like social media and video sites.
  • Influencers and platforms must register for tax and pay business tax if they meet certain conditions.
  • Influencers who earn income from platforms through ads or paid services must adhere to specific tax principles.
  • The guidelines clarify the tax obligations for influencers and platforms based on the location of their audience.
  • An example is given where an influencer earns income from YouTube, with tax obligations varying based on the audience’s location.
  • A grace period is provided until June 30, 2026, during which penalties for non-compliance will not be enforced.
  • The Ministry encourages influencers and platforms to comply and rectify any oversights to protect their interests.

Source: mof.gov.tw

Note that this post was (partially) written with the help of AI. It is always useful to review the original source material, and where needed to obtain (local) advice from a specialist.



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