Inheriting Property in Taiwan as a Foreigner — What You Need to Know

When a foreign heir inherits Taiwanese real estate

[ Intro: who this applies to — overseas children, dual nationals, foreign spouses inheriting from a Taiwanese relative. ]

Does the reciprocity rule apply to inheritance?

[ Explain that inheritance is still subject to the Principle of Reciprocity, with the key difference that some non-reciprocal heirs may inherit but must dispose of the property within a statutory period. Link to the Eligibility page. ]

The disposal deadline non-citizens should know

[ Explain the statutory timeline to transfer certain inherited land to a citizen, and what happens if missed (public auction by the National Property Administration). ]

Step-by-step: registering an inherited property

[ Document checklist, the role of the Land Administration Agent, estate tax clearance, and timeline. ]