Binance + 7,500,000NT offshore income

Hi guys,

I have recently read an article stating that Taiwan will increase the tax free offshore income from 6,700,000NT to 7,500,000NT in 2024.

I was mainly using Binance to do my offshore stuff, but due to new regulations, I am not sure, if Binance would still be offshore in the future.

They have applied for a license in Taiwan. Does that make Binance an onshore company or is it still considered offshore? I mean, basically their HQ is not in Taiwan and therefore it should be an offshore company, but I do not want to to my trading based on a guess. Does anyone of you know more?

I have other options such as Kraken, Bybit, Bitstamp and Coinbase, but I do enjoy using Binance.

I’d think the location of their HQ doesn’t matter much. If they have a local license, they will probably be treated as a local financial institution. (Standard Chartered Taiwan or DBS Taiwan both operate under local regulations.)

Probably best to check with the financial and/or the tax authorities.

IANAL but I’m sure if you go to singapore and open a DBS account there it will count as offshore.

What about assets in Hong Kong vs Singapore ? Anybody can share their insights?

I have the same understanding. DBS Singapore would be offshore. DBS Taiwan is onshore.

So would that make Binance Germany offshore?

That’s my guess. But probably best to check with the tax authorities.