Grow Your Workforce in Timor-Leste

Income Tax in Timor-Leste

Timor-Leste has progressive income tax rates from 0% to 10%.

Social Security in Timor-Leste

Employer Contributions

• Employers are required to contribute 6% of the employee's gross salary to the social security fund.
• Contributions must be submitted by the 10th day of the month following the contribution.

Employee Contributions

• Employees contribute 4% of their gross salary to the social security fund.
• This amount is withheld by the employer from the employee's salary.

Work Visas in Timor-Leste

Work Visa

• Allows foreign nationals to engage in paid or unpaid work as employees, independent workers, or professionals.
• Valid up to 1 year, with the possibility of extension for equal periods.
• This visa allows multiple entries into Timor-Leste.

Ordinary Visa Class I

• While primarily for tourism or business, this visa can also be a precursor to applying for a work visa once in Timor-Leste.
• Valid for up to 90 days, with the possibility of extensions.

Business Visa

• Valid for up to 60 days, with options for extensions.
• Suitable for short-term business visits.