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Timor-Leste tax estimator
A quick, indicative estimate. Not advice, and not a substitute for a real calculation.
Resident employees: the first $500 each month is tax free, with 10% applied above that.
Hotels, restaurants, bars and telecom: 5% applies where monthly turnover is above $500.
Guides
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Timor-Leste's Airport Expansion: Economic Boost and Business Readiness
Timor-Leste's Rice Reserves Strengthen: Implications for Businesses and Food Security
Timor-Leste's Customs Modernisation: Preparing for Authorised Economic Operator (AEO)
Annual Obligations for Registered Companies in Timor-Leste
What taxes does a business in Timor-Leste have to lodge each month?
Most businesses lodge a Consolidated Monthly Taxes Form covering Wage Income Tax on salaries, Services Tax where it applies, and any withholding tax on rent, royalties or service payments. We manage the full monthly cycle for you.
When does Services Tax apply, and at what rate?
Services Tax is 5% and applies to hotels, restaurants, bars and telecommunications businesses with monthly turnover above $500. We confirm whether it applies to you and handle the lodgement.
How does Wage Income Tax work?
Resident employee wages above $500 a month are subject to 10% Wage Income Tax, withheld by the employer and lodged monthly. We run the calculation and reconciliation as part of payroll.
I am a foreign investor. How long does it take to start operating?
With company registration, tax registration and cloud accounting setup, most clients are compliant and operating within a few weeks. We manage each step so you start clean.
Do you only work with cloud accounting clients?
No. Cloud is what we recommend and where we add the most value, but we meet you where you are and can move you across at a pace that suits the business.
Is the first consultation really free?
Yes. The first conversation is on us so we can understand your business and you can decide whether we are the right fit, with no obligation.
Let's talk
Your first conversation is on us
Tell us where the business is heading. We will tell you, plainly, how we can help and what it would cost.