Best Employer of Record in Taiwan for 2026: Providers Compared
| Key Takeaways | |
| Slasify is our top pick for hiring in Taiwan. We were founded in Taiwan, employ through our own Taiwan branch, and offer Employer of Record (EOR) services from USD 250 a month with a named account manager for every client. | |
| Other providers covered are Payoneer Workforce Management (formerly Skuad), Galaxy, Papaya Global, RemoFirst, Safeguard Global, and Rippling. | |
| Starting prices run from USD 199 to USD 499 per employee per month among providers that publish one. Galaxy, Safeguard Global, and Rippling quote EOR pricing on request. | |
| An EOR in Taiwan becomes your employee's legal employer: it signs the contract, enrolls them in labor insurance, health insurance, and the labor pension, and runs payroll. | |
| Before you choose, ask who the legal employer in Taiwan will be, what the monthly fee covers, and who supports you day to day. | |
In This Guide
You have found the right person in Taipei, but you have no Taiwan company to employ them. Setting up a local company takes time, but your new hire is ready to start.
The best employer of record in Taiwan depends on your hiring plans, support needs, and existing HR systems. This guide compares Slasify with six other providers, highlighting their service scope, published starting fees, and potential fit for different teams.
1. What an Employer of Record Does in Taiwan
An employer of record (EOR) is a company that legally employs your staff in a country where you have no entity, while you direct their work. In Taiwan, the EOR:
- Signs the employment contract under Taiwan's Labor Standards Act
- Enrolls the employee in labor insurance from their first day and in National Health Insurance
- Pays employer contributions of at least 6% of the applicable monthly contribution wage into eligible employees’ individual labor pension accounts
- Runs monthly payroll and income tax withholding
- Handles leave, notice, and severance under local law when a role ends
You pay the EOR a monthly fee per employee, plus the employer's statutory contributions. Our Taiwan employer cost guide breaks those contributions down, and our Taiwan employment guide covers the wider rules.
2. Best EOR Providers in Taiwan at a Glance
This guide is published by Slasify and draws on providers’ public service and pricing information. It is an editorial shortlist, not a scored ranking.
| Rank | Provider | Best for | Published global starting EOR price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Slasify | Companies hiring in Taiwan and across Asia | From USD 250 a month |
| 2 | Payoneer Workforce Management (formerly Skuad) | Companies hiring in many countries at once | From USD 199 per employee per month |
| 3 | Galaxy | Companies that also want payroll, accounting, and incorporation help in Asia | Contact Galaxy |
| 4 | Papaya Global | Larger companies running EOR and global payroll on one platform | From USD 499 per employee per month |
| 5 | RemoFirst | Cost-conscious teams that want round-the-clock support | From USD 199 per employee per month |
| 6 | Safeguard Global | Companies weighing an EOR against their own entity | Contact Safeguard Global |
| 7 | Rippling | Companies already running HR and payroll on Rippling | Contact Rippling |
Note: these are published global starting fees, not confirmed Taiwan quotes. Request a Taiwan-specific breakdown of service fees, employment costs, deposits, and add-ons.
3. The 7 Best Employer of Record Providers in Taiwan
1. Slasify
We were founded in Taiwan in 2016 and employ in Taiwan through our own branch, Slasify Pte. Ltd. Taiwan Branch. We also have our own entities in Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Vietnam, and mainland China, so a team that grows across Asia stays with one provider.
More than 1,000 companies use us to hire and pay people in over 150 countries and 130+ currencies. Every client gets a named account manager from day one.
Key features:
- Employer of record, global payroll, and contractor management in one service
- Contracts, labor insurance, health insurance, and labor pension handled under Taiwan law
- Own entities in six Asian markets, Taiwan included
- ISO 27001 certified for information security
Pricing: EOR from USD 250 a month, and contractor management from USD 50 a month. The final fee depends on the country and the scope of service.
Best for: companies hiring in Taiwan and across Asia that want a provider with its own local entities and a named contact who knows the market.
2. Payoneer Workforce Management (formerly Skuad)
Payoneer Workforce Management, formerly Skuad, combines employee and contractor management on one platform, with EOR support for local employment contracts, payroll, and benefits administration.
Key features:
- Employment contracts aligned with local labor laws and statutory requirements
- Statutory contributions, including social insurance and pension
- Employees and contractors on one platform
Pricing: EOR from USD 199 per employee per month, with discounts based on hiring volume.
Best for: companies hiring in many countries at once.
3. Galaxy
Galaxy is part of Galaxy Payroll Group, which is listed on Nasdaq and has its roots in Asia-Pacific. Alongside EOR in Taiwan, it offers outsourced payroll, tax and accounting, incorporation and company secretarial services, and business advisory.
Key features:
- Services across Asian markets including Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, mainland China, Japan, Vietnam, Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines, and Macau
- Accounting, tax, and incorporation services from the same provider
- Solutions tailored to each client
Pricing: contact Galaxy for a quote.
Best for: companies that want EOR plus accounting and incorporation support in Asia.
4. Papaya Global
Papaya Global runs EOR, payroll, and payments on one platform. It says it pays employees, contractors, and vendors in their preferred currency, and connects with HR, finance, and vendor management systems.
Key features:
- EOR and global payroll on a single platform
- Workforce analytics and real-time dashboards
- Self-service access for workers, including payslips and payment tracking
- States that it meets ISO 27001 and SOC 2 standards
Pricing: EOR from USD 499 per employee per month.
Best for: larger companies that want EOR and global payroll on one platform.
5. RemoFirst
RemoFirst says it supports hiring in more than 185 countries. Each client gets a dedicated account manager, and its support team is available 24/7 for both hiring managers and employees.
Key features:
- Payroll, health benefits, and compliance for EOR hires
- Visa and work permit support in more than 110 countries, as a paid add-on
- Background checks and equipment provisioning, as paid add-ons
- States that it holds ISO 27001 certification and SOC 2 Type II attestation
Pricing: EOR from USD 199 per employee per month.
Best for: cost-conscious teams that want round-the-clock support.
6. Safeguard Global
Safeguard Global offers EOR services in Taiwan alongside broader expansion support, including recruitment and entity setup. Its cost calculator compares EOR hiring with setting up your own entity.
Key features:
- EOR in Taiwan and the wider Asia-Pacific region
- An EOR versus entity cost calculator
- Payroll, tax, labor, and compliance updates for the markets you hire in
Pricing: contact Safeguard Global for a quote, or start with its cost calculator.
Best for: companies considering EOR alongside broader international expansion services, including entity setup.
7. Rippling
Rippling is an HR and payroll platform that adds EOR for hiring in countries where you have no entity, including Taiwan. It localizes documents, notice periods, benefits, and leave policies, and says its in-house payroll lets you pay in days.
Key features:
- EOR inside the same platform as HR and payroll
- Localized benefits, leave, and termination policies
- Local HR and legal experts for guidance
- States that it is ISO 27001 certified with a SOC 2 Type 2 report
Pricing: platform plans from USD 8 per employee per month plus a monthly base fee; contact Rippling for EOR pricing.
Best for: companies already running HR and payroll on Rippling.
4. How to Choose an EOR in Taiwan
- Who the legal employer is. Ask whether the provider employs through its own Taiwan entity or a local partner. That company signs your employee's contract and holds their labor insurance, so it should be the one you know.
- What the fee covers. Starting prices differ in scope. Ask about onboarding fees, deposits, currency conversion, and what happens to the price as your team grows.
- The full employment cost. Ask for salary, employer contributions to Labor Insurance, Employment Insurance, occupational accident insurance, National Health Insurance, and the Labor Pension, where applicable, to be itemized separately from the EOR fee.
- Support that knows Taiwan. A named contact who understands the Labor Standards Act saves time on contracts, leave, and overtime questions.
- Exits and foreign hires. Ask how the provider handles notice and severance under Taiwan law, and, if your hire is a foreign national, how it handles the work permit before you make an offer.
How Slasify Employs Your Taiwan Team for You
As your Employer of Record, we hire through our own Taiwan branch and manage the following employment responsibilities:
- An employment contract that meets the Labor Standards Act
- Labor insurance from the first day, National Health Insurance, and the labor pension
- Monthly payroll and income tax withholding
- Leave, notice, and severance handled under local law
- A named account manager from day one
When your team grows beyond Taiwan, our own entities in Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Vietnam, and mainland China, and our Global Payroll and Contractor Management services, keep everything with one provider. See our pricing for current rates.
Taiwan EOR FAQs: Choosing a Provider
Q1. What is the best employer of record in Taiwan?
Slasify is our top pick for teams hiring in Taiwan and across Asia. We employ through our own Taiwan branch and provide a named account manager; compare providers based on their employing entity, total cost, and fit with your HR systems.
Q2. How much does an employer of record cost in Taiwan?
Published starting prices run from USD 199 to USD 499 per employee per month, and some providers quote on request. On top of the fee, you pay the employer's statutory contributions, including a labor pension of at least 6% of monthly wages.
Q3. Can a foreign company hire in Taiwan without a local entity?
Yes. An employer of record employs your staff through a Taiwan entity, either its own or a local partner's, handles their contracts, insurance, pension, and payroll, and lets you hire before you set up a company of your own.
Q4. What does an EOR handle in Taiwan?
The employment contract, labor insurance, National Health Insurance, the labor pension, monthly payroll and tax withholding, leave, and the notice and severance rules when a role ends. You direct the employee's day-to-day work.
Q5. Why choose Slasify for hiring in Taiwan?
We started in Taiwan, employ there through our own branch, and support you with a named account manager who knows the market. Book a call with our team to plan your first Taiwan hire.
Sources
Ministry of Justice, Taiwan: Labor Standards Act; Bureau of Labor Insurance, Taiwan: Characteristics of the New Labor Pension System; Slasify: Employer of Record Services; Slasify: Pricing; Slasify: About Us.