Tax and accounting in Timor-Leste

Self-employed or running a company in Timor-Leste: what to know

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How do I register a business in Timor-Leste?

The ways to trade, as self-employed or through a company, the steps to register and who you register with. Read the Timor-Leste Company Formation & Entity Choice skill, written by Michael Cutajar and the OpenAccountants team.

How does income tax work in Timor-Leste?

Who pays, how the tax is worked out, what you can deduct and when to file, including for the self-employed. Read the Timor-Leste Personal Income Tax skill, written by Michael Cutajar and the OpenAccountants team. 2 more Timor-Leste skills on this below.

How do VAT and sales taxes work in Timor-Leste?

When you have to register, how often you file and what you can claim back. Read the Timor-Leste VAT / GST skill, written by Michael Cutajar and the OpenAccountants team.

What do I need to do to pay staff in Timor-Leste?

Withholding, social contributions and the employer registrations and filings. Read the Timor-Leste Payroll & Social Contributions skill, written by Michael Cutajar and the OpenAccountants team.

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