Source-cited draft: personal income tax for Sao Tome and Principe (tax year 2025) — rates, thresholds and rules with primary-source citations. Unverified; pending local-accountant review.
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| Personal income tax (IRS) rates and bands | Personal income tax (Imposto sobre o Rendimento das Pessoas Singulares, IRS) is levied on a progressive scale. The exact band thresholds in dobras should be confirmed against the current IRS Code, as published amounts vary across secondary sources and the dobra has been re-denominated/inflated over time. | |
| Progressive rate scale | Approximately 0%, 10%, 13%, 15%, 20%, 25% across rising income bandsCodigo do IRS (Sao Tome and Principe) | |
| Tax-free (0%) threshold | Income up to approximately Db 11,700,000 per year taxed at 0%Codigo do IRS (Sao Tome and Principe) | |
| First taxable band rate | 10% on income above the exempt thresholdCodigo do IRS (Sao Tome and Principe) | |
| Top marginal band rate | 25% on the highest income bandCodigo do IRS (Sao Tome and Principe) | |
| Resident scope of taxation | Residents are taxed on their worldwide incomeCodigo do IRS (Sao Tome and Principe) | |
| Non-resident scope of taxation | Non-residents taxed only on Sao Tome and Principe-sourced income, generally via withholding at source |
Personal income tax (Imposto sobre o Rendimento das Pessoas Singulares, IRS) is levied on a progressive scale. The exact band thresholds in dobras should be confirmed against the current IRS Code, as published amounts vary across secondary sources and the dobra has been re-denominated/inflated over time.
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| Residence test | Presence of more than 183 days in a calendar year, or maintaining a habitual residence in the countryCodigo do IRS (Sao Tome and Principe) |
| Employment income collection | Employment income is taxed by withholding at source by the employer (PAYE-equivalent)Codigo do IRS (Sao Tome and Principe) |
| Annual return filing deadline | 31 March of the year following the tax yearCodigo do IRS (Sao Tome and Principe) |
| Deductions and allowances | Personal and family allowances and specified work-related deductions are available; confirm 2025 amounts with the IRS CodeCodigo do IRS (Sao Tome and Principe) |
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