Timor-Leste - Obtain Taxpayer Identification Number (Individual)

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Procedure

1. To obtain a Taxpayer Identification Number (Individual), applicants will need to go to the National Directorates of Domestic Revenue or Petroleum Revenue (NDDR & NDPR)
2. Before the NDDR & NDPR can allocate a TIN to you, they must have proof of your identity. You must produce a valid proof of identity to your employer.
3. Applicants will need to complete an application form. Use the link provided under 'Documents to Use' section to download the form.
4. Submit the completed form to an NDDR officer.

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Required Documents

• Completed application
• Valid proof of identity (produce at least one of these documents):
  • Passport
  • Driver's license
  • Birth Certificate

Office Locations & Contacts

NATIONAL DIRECTORATE OF DOMESTIC REVENUE
Building No.5, Palaco do Governo,
Dili, Timor-Leste
Phone.+670 333 9646
[email protected]

For inquiries:
NDDR 3310059 or the NDPR on 333 9542

The NDDR offices are located:

• Dili District Office: Rua Pres. Nicolao Lobato, (opposite the Ensul Building), Dili,
• Baucau District Office, Villanova St, Kota Baru, Baucau
• Maliana District Office, Holsa St,. Maliana

Eligibility

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Fees

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Validity

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Documents to Use

APPLICATION FOR TIN - INDIVIDUAL

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Processing Time

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Required Information

• Name and Birth Details:
  • Name: You will need to write your full name. This is the name that appears on all official documents.
  • District of birth: Only answer this question if you were born in Timor Leste
• Taxpayer Identification Details: The NDDR or NDPR cannot issue a TIN to your employee until they have provided proof of identity. To assist the employee to obtain a TIN you are requested to provide details of your employees identification document
• Home Address: This is the street address at which you currently live. This address cannot be a post office box number. If you are not a resident for tax purposes you must give us your overseas address.
• Residency: You will generally be a resident for tax purposes if you have a permanent home in Timor Leste.
• Sources of income: If you receive income from sources other than salary and wages the NDDR or NDPR may require additional information from you. You will be contacted if further information is required.
• Employee/Individual Declaration: Before you sign the declaration, take time to ensure that the information that you have provided is correct. You must make sure that you complete the declaration. If you leave out any details it will delay processing your application.

Need for the Document

If you are an employee, you must have a TIN to ensure that your employer deducts tax from your wage at the correct rate.

This procedure provides you information on how you can obtain a Taxpayer Identification Number (Individual) in Timor-Leste.

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External Links

Timor-Leste Ministry of Finance

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