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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| Payroll withholding and social security | 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. | |
| Social security — total contribution rate | 10% of gross earningsSocial Security General Regime (Law No. 12/2016) | |
| Social security — employer contribution | 6% of gross earningsSocial Security General Regime (Law No. 12/2016) | |
| Social security — employee contribution | 4% of gross earnings (withheld by employer)Social Security General Regime (Law No. 12/2016) | |
| 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 nationalsSocial Security General Regime (Law No. 12/2016) | |
| Social security — contribution base | Gross remuneration; no published earnings cap confirmedSocial Security General Regime (Law No. 12/2016) | |
| Wage Income Tax (PAYE-equivalent) — residents | 0% on the first USD 500 of monthly wages; 10% on the excess |
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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| Wage Income Tax — non-residents | 10% flat, no thresholdTaxes and Duties Act (Law No. 8/2008) |
| WIT remittance deadline | By the 15th day of the month following the month of deductionTaxes and Duties Act (Law No. 8/2008) |
| Social security remittance deadline | Contributions remitted monthly, generally by the 10th–20th of the following monthSocial Security General Regime (Law No. 12/2016) |
| Social security administrator | Instituto Nacional de Segurança Social (INSS) / Segurança Social Timor-LesteSocial Security General Regime (Law No. 12/2016) |
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