Source-cited draft: payroll & social contributions 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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| Social security (INSS) and payroll | Employers and employees contribute to the Instituto Nacional de Seguranca Social (INSS). Employers also operate withholding of personal income tax on wages. Contribution rates are reported to have been updated; confirm the 2025 rates with INSS. | |
| Employer social security contribution | 8% of gross salaryLei do Sistema de Seguranca Social / INSS regulations | |
| Employee social security contribution | 6% of gross salary (withheld by employer)Lei do Sistema de Seguranca Social / INSS regulations | |
| Combined social security rate | 14% of gross salary (8% employer + 6% employee)Lei do Sistema de Seguranca Social / INSS regulations | |
| Contribution wage base | Gross salary; confirm whether any cap or floor appliesLei do Sistema de Seguranca Social / INSS regulations | |
| Contribution remittance deadline | By the 15th of the month following the month of salary paymentLei do Sistema de Seguranca Social / INSS regulations | |
| Payroll income tax withholding (PAYE-equivalent) |
Employers and employees contribute to the Instituto Nacional de Seguranca Social (INSS). Employers also operate withholding of personal income tax on wages. Contribution rates are reported to have been updated; confirm the 2025 rates with INSS.
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| Employers withhold IRS from employee wages and remit it to the Tax DirectorateCodigo do IRS (Sao Tome and Principe) |
| INSS registration | Employer and employee registration with INSS is mandatory before payroll beginsLei do Sistema de Seguranca Social / INSS regulations |
| Benefit coverage note | INSS provides pension and related social benefits; health care is generally not covered by INSSLei do Sistema de Seguranca Social / INSS regulations |
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