Labor brokerages are not allowed to charge foreign workers brokerage fees

(FWA 2026/02/23)When foreign workers in Taiwan seek to continue employment or change employers at the end of their contract, labor brokerages are permitted to charge the employer continuing the employment or new employer a registration fee and referral fee, the total amount of which cannot exceed the worker’s first-month salary. Foreign workers cannot be charged any fees

Labor brokerages cannot charge foreign workers brokerages fees or referral fees.

The illegal charging of fees can result in a fine 20 times the fee illegally charged and suspension of business operations for up to one year

Remember

If a foreign worker is asked to pay employment continuation or transfer fees, they should keep evidence of the fees and immediately file a report with the Ministry of Labor, local government, or call the 1955 Hotline. If verified, the case will be dealt with according to the law and the worker can still transfer employers. Foreign workers do not need to worry that reporting such incidents will impact their job

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