Timor-Leste Tax Calculator (2026)
Income tax rates and take-home pay for Timor-Leste
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Timor-Leste Income Tax Brackets (2025)
| Bracket | Income Range | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| WIT-exempt threshold | $0 - $500 | 0.0% |
| WIT standard rate | $500+ | 10.0% |
Key Facts
Tax Year
2025
Currency
USD
Top Rate
10.0%
Brackets
2 brackets
Tax-Free Threshold
$500
Social Contributions
0 items
Assumptions
- · Model assumes resident individual employee receiving employment income (wages) in Timor-Leste.
- · Wage Income Tax (WIT) applies to wages; standard income tax applies to other income sources.
- · For a typical employee, WIT is the primary tax on employment compensation.
- · No personal deductions, allowances, or credits are available under Timor-Leste law.
- · Social security contributions are limited; no material mandatory employee scheme is currently in effect.
- · Non-resident taxation is excluded; this model reflects resident employee status.
- · No consumption, wealth, inheritance, estate, gift, or property taxes affect individual employees.
- · Foreign tax credit rules exist but are not modeled in this representative scenario.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top income tax rate in Timor-Leste?
The highest marginal income tax rate in Timor-Leste is 0.1%. Your effective tax rate will be lower depending on your income level.
How many tax brackets does Timor-Leste have?
Timor-Leste has 2 income tax brackets. Income is taxed in brackets - you only pay the higher rate on income above each threshold, not on your entire income.
How is take-home pay calculated in Timor-Leste?
Take-home pay in Timor-Leste is your gross salary minus income tax and any applicable surcharges. Use the calculator above to see an exact breakdown for your salary.
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