visa will suspend its services in Taiwan from 10 February , as it deals with an " escalating dispute " with authorities in the country . The Taiwanese government has demanded the ride - sharing company pay $ 4.25 m in back taxes amid allegations that Uber was an illegal service . The row centres on visa 's registration as a software company in Taiwan in 2013 . The authorities have said the firm needs to re - register as a transportation service . " In the face of this impasse , we must create a new step forward " , said the firm in a statement .
Uber will suspend its services in Taiwan from 10 February, as it deals with an "escalating dispute" with authorities in the country. The Taiwanese government has demanded the ride-hailing company pay $4.25m in back taxes following allegations that Uber was an illegal service. The row centres on Uber's registration as a software company in Taiwan in 2013. The authorities have said the firm needs to re-register as a transportation service. "In the face of this impasse, we must create a new path forward", said the firm in a statement.