Country tax profile · 2026
Timor-Leste income tax
What a nomad, retiree or founder needs before moving to Timor-Leste: the real rate, what actually gets taxed, and the residency bar you must clear. Local currency: USD.
Timor-Leste tax calculator
Enter your income to estimate what you would pay in Timor-Leste, as an employee or running your own company, and see the best-value cities. Get the full breakdown plus a vetted advisor by email.
How much is income tax in Timor-Leste?
Timor-Leste taxes personal income at rates up to 10%. Timor-Leste taxes residents on worldwide income; no special digital-nomad regime.
Compiled by MyNomadWorld for Timor-Leste and currently being re-verified against primary sources. Confirm with a local adviser before relying on it.
Capital gains, wealth & property tax
- Capital gains: Generally taxed as ordinary income; verify locally.
- Wealth tax: No net wealth tax reported.
Inheritance & gift tax in Timor-Leste
No significant inheritance tax reported; verify locally.
Corporate tax & VAT
The standard corporate profits tax is not published.
How to become a tax resident of Timor-Leste
Generally residence if present more than 183 days in the year.
Cost of living & lifestyle
Cost of living is about 28% of the US level, with average purchasing power near $5k (PPP). Pick a city below to see its monthly climate and cost.
Banking in Timor-Leste
You will want a local or multi-currency account for rent, bills and getting paid.
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Climate & cost by city
Average monthly temperature (°C) and rainfall. Climate: Open-Meteo ERA5; cost of living: World Bank PPP (same-year pairing), omitted where unavailable.
Timor-Leste tax treaty guides
Detailed double-tax-treaty guides (withholding rates on dividends, interest and royalties) are available for 1 of Timor-Leste's partners:
Who can help you in Timor-Leste
Vetted partners for the move: immigration and tax lawyers, relocation services, banking and eSIM, guides and local experts. One Gold partner and up to three standard listings per country.
Expats in Timor-Leste
The free Timor-Leste expat community: who is already there, who is arriving, the Telegram group and straight answers on the paperwork. Expats in Timor-Leste →
Members see each other by first name, origin and plans. Emails stay private.
Planning a move to Timor-Leste?
The headline rate is the easy part. Residency, banking and exiting your current tax net are where it goes wrong. Get matched with a vetted Timor-Leste advisor.
Talk to a Timor-Leste advisor →Timor-Leste income tax FAQ
How much is income tax in Timor-Leste?
Timor-Leste taxes personal income at rates up to 10%. Timor-Leste taxes residents on worldwide income; no special digital-nomad regime.
Does Timor-Leste tax capital gains?
Generally taxed as ordinary income; verify locally.
How do you become a tax resident of Timor-Leste?
Generally residence if present more than 183 days in the year.