Source-cited draft: payroll & social contributions for Timor-Leste (tax year 2025) — rates, thresholds and rules with primary-source citations. Unverified; pending local-accountant review.
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Social security — total contribution rate
10% of gross earningsSocial Security General Regime (Law No. 12/2016) — https://pinnacledili.com/insight/social-security-scheme-in-timor-leste
Social security — employer contribution
6% of gross earningsSocial Security General Regime (Law No. 12/2016) — https://pinnacledili.com/insight/social-security-scheme-in-timor-leste
Social security — employee contribution
4% of gross earnings (withheld by employer)Social Security General Regime (Law No. 12/2016) — https://pinnacledili.com/insight/social-security-scheme-in-timor-leste
Social security — small-employer reduced rate
Reduced contributory rate (until 2026) for private employers with 10 or fewer workers where at least 60% are Timorese nationals ((approx — confirm reduced rate and sunset date))Social Security General Regime (Law No. 12/2016) — https://pinnacledili.com/insight/social-security-scheme-in-timor-leste
Social security — contribution base
Gross remuneration; no published earnings cap confirmed ((approx — confirm any ceiling/floor))Social Security General Regime (Law No. 12/2016) — https://pinnacledili.com/insight/social-security-scheme-in-timor-leste
Wage Income Tax (PAYE-equivalent) — residents
0% on the first USD 500 of monthly wages; 10% on the excess ((approx — confirm monthly threshold))Taxes and Duties Act (Law No. 8/2008) — https://attl.gov.tl/wage-income-tax/
Wage Income Tax — non-residents
10% flat, no thresholdTaxes and Duties Act (Law No. 8/2008) — https://taxsummaries.pwc.com/timor-leste/individual/taxes-on-personal-income
WIT remittance deadline
By the 15th day of the month following the month of deductionTaxes and Duties Act (Law No. 8/2008) — https://attl.gov.tl/wage-income-tax/
Social security remittance deadline
Contributions remitted monthly, generally by the 10th–20th of the following month ((approx — confirm exact day))Social Security General Regime (Law No. 12/2016) — https://segurancasocial.gov.tl/
Social security administrator
Instituto Nacional de Segurança Social (INSS) / Segurança Social Timor-LesteSocial Security General Regime (Law No. 12/2016) — https://segurancasocial.gov.tl/
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Employers must withhold Wage Income Tax (WIT) from wages and remit it monthly, and contribute to the mandatory general social security scheme. Unverified draft figures.
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