Source-cited draft: payroll & social contributions for Tonga (tax year 2025) — rates, thresholds and rules with primary-source citations. Unverified; pending local-accountant review.
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| Payroll withholding and retirement fund contributions | Employers withhold income tax under PAYE and remit compulsory retirement fund contributions to Tonga's national retirement fund. Contribution rates differ between secondary sources and MUST be confirmed with the fund and the Ministry of Revenue and Customs. | |
| PAYE income tax withholding | Employer withholds income tax monthly using the prescribed progressive rate tableIncome Tax Act 2007 | |
| Employee retirement fund contribution | 5% of gross salaryNational Retirement Benefit Fund Act | |
| Employer retirement fund contribution | 5% of gross salaryNational Retirement Benefit Fund Act | |
| Total combined retirement contribution | 10% of gross salary (5% employer + 5% employee)National Retirement Benefit Fund Act | |
| Contribution wage base | Calculated as a percentage of the employee's gross salary/earningsNational Retirement Benefit Fund Act | |
| Separate payroll tax | No separate general payroll tax beyond PAYE income tax withholding and retirement contributions |
Employers withhold income tax under PAYE and remit compulsory retirement fund contributions to Tonga's national retirement fund. Contribution rates differ between secondary sources and MUST be confirmed with the fund and the Ministry of Revenue and Customs.
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| Monthly remittance deadline (PAYE and retirement) | By the 15th day of the following monthIncome Tax Act 2007 |
| Annual PAYE reconciliation | Typically due by 31 March (employer year-end reconciliation)Income Tax Act 2007 |
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