According to Article 81 of Employment Service Act: “The competent authorities shall charge fees for examination and permission in accordance with the Act…”, On December 11, 2002, Ministry of Finance promulgated “Charges and Fees Act,” Article 1: stipulates” This Act is enacted to establish a sound levying system of charges and fees, ensure fairness of financial burden, cause an effective utilization of public resources, and better protect right and interest of the people.” Based on the principle user-pay, the Council will charge application fees for applications of foreign professional workers.