Not a Latitax destination
Timor-Leste
Very low flat rates (reportedly 10% on wages and profits) in a US-dollar economy, but no UK treaty and the figures here are not yet confirmed against the tax authority.
Income tax, top rate
Unverified10%
Reported as 10% on resident wage income above USD 500 a month; not confirmed against the Ministry of Finance.
Source: Timor-Leste Ministry of Finance (rates not read; best readings) · checked 2026-09-29Capital gains
Unverified10% (as income)
No separate CGT reported; gains taxed as income. Unconfirmed.
Source: Timor-Leste Ministry of Finance (rates not read; best readings) · checked 2026-09-29Corporate
Unverified10%
Reported income tax rate on business profits; unconfirmed.
Source: Timor-Leste Ministry of Finance (rates not read; best readings) · checked 2026-09-29Inheritance
UnverifiedNone (reported)
Source: Timor-Leste Ministry of Finance (rates not read; best readings) · checked 2026-09-29Wealth tax
UnverifiedNone (reported)
Source: Timor-Leste Ministry of Finance (rates not read; best readings) · checked 2026-09-29VAT
Unverified2.5% sales tax
Reported sales tax rate; a move to VAT has been discussed. Unconfirmed.
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