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Rivermate | Timor-Leste

Employment Cost Calculator in Timor-Leste

Hiring in Timor-Leste? Instantly calculate your total cost to employ — taxes, benefits, and more

Updated on July 26, 2025

Employment Cost Calculator for Timor-Leste

Calculate the total cost of employing someone in Timor-Leste, including taxes, benefits, and our management fee.

Employer Tax Contributions

Tax Type Rate Base
Wage Income Tax (PAYE) - Resident 0% up to $500 monthly; 10% over $500 monthly Employee's gross salary
Wage Income Tax (PAYE) - Non-Resident 10% (flat rate) Total monthly salary
Social Security Contribution (Employer) 6% Employee's gross salary
Social Security Contribution (Employee) 4% (withheld by employer) Employee's gross salary

Filing & Compliance

  • Monthly PAYE and Social Security contributions are due by the 15th day of the following month.
  • Employers must provide employees with an annual statement of income and withheld taxes.
  • Annual Employer Wage Income Tax Withholding Form is due by March 31st following the end of the tax year.

Income Tax Brackets

Income Range (USD Monthly) Tax Rate
Up to $500 0%
More than $500 10%

Non-residents are taxed at a flat rate of 10% on total monthly salary, with no tax-free threshold.

Employee Contributions

Deduction Type Rate Cap
Social Security 4% Based on gross salary, including basic pay, allowances, and bonuses.

Personal Allowances

  • A tax-free threshold applies to the first portion of monthly income.
  • No specific personal deductions are generally available for employment income.
  • A personal tax credit of $10 per month against wages income tax payable may be allowed for residents.
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