What is that CRS/FATCA form and why is my bank telling me to declare that I am a tax resident? You might be asking the question. “Should I sign it and provide my tax ID?” NO!! Before we explain why. This post is not intended for Americans. If you are an American… you can thank your big uncle Sam for […]
What is that CRS/FATCA form and why is my bank telling me to declare that I am a tax resident?
How to fill out a CRS/FATCA form in a Taiwan bank
This is a continuation to the “What is that CRS/FATCA form and why is my bank telling me to declare that I am a tax resident?” page. Make sure that you have read this before proceeding and that you are NOT an American citizen. Step 1: fill out your details on the first page accordingly. Step 2: Write down the […]
Opening a bank account online as an ARC/APRC holder in Taiwan.
Taiwan is often hailed as an expat friendly country. However, beyond that Taiwan starts to become exceedingly discriminatory. Getting a car loan, opening an investment account, getting a credit and heavens forbid a mortgage without a guarantor… But there is one thing that many find the most frustrating. -Opening a bank account-. While in many countries you can open an […]