A central resource with the latest news, updates and advice for Timor-Leste’s private sector
Due to the challenges posed by coronavirus (COVID-19) this site’s current focus is to centralize information that informs businesses about government support, guide workplace operations, employment obligations as well as travel and visas.
Please refer to the Ministry of Health and the World Health Organization in Timor-Leste for health-related information.
Guidance for Businesses
To help you get back to business sooner as restrictions ease, find information and resources to develop a COVID safe plan and training for your business.
Private Investment Law
The present Law establishes the general basis for the legal framework for private investment in Timor-Leste. (Portuguese & English)
Fishery Business
Commercial fisheries – licensing & trading guidelines. Fishing licenses are available to off-shore foreign operators to fish for export.
Licence for the Installation of Campsites
Step-by-step diagrams for applicants who want to start building a campsite business.
Government Laws and Regulations
Understand government laws, and COVID-related regulations. Where possible access financial support from the Government of Timor-Leste to minimize the impact of COVID-19 on your business.
Private Investment Law
The present Law establishes the general basis for the legal framework for private investment in Timor-Leste. (Portuguese & English)
Decree-law on Pharmaceutical activities
To regulates the conditions for the exercise of pharmaceutical activities include import, export, storage & sale. (Portuguese & English versions).
Commercial Companies Law
A commercial company must comply with the law of the State where its actual main administrative office is situated. (Portuguese & English versions)
Financial Support
Understand government laws, and COVID-related regulations. Where possible access financial support from the Government of Timor-Leste to minimize the impact of COVID-19 on your business.
3 months subsidy from INSS
Starting from Jan-Mar 2022, Government through INSS’ll continue to subsidise local companies and employees as part of economic recovery plan.
Country policy responses Timor-Leste – Article
Countries are taking unprecedented measures to combat the spread of the disease, while ameliorating its pernicious effect on the economy and labour market.
Impaktu ba Sósiu-Ekonomiku no Efeitu ba Dinámika Jéneru
Peskiza ne’e fornese análize no evidénsia ba Governu TL, liu-liu Ministériu Solidariedade Sosiál no Inkluzaun (MSSI) atu informa resposta sira ba protesaun sosiál iha futuru.
COVID-19 Updates
Understand government laws, and COVID-related regulations. Where possible access financial support from the Government of Timor-Leste to minimize the impact of COVID-19 on your business.
3 months subsidy from INSS
Starting from Jan-Mar 2022, Government through INSS’ll continue to subsidise local companies and employees as part of economic recovery plan.
Measures for the Implementation of the Declaration of State of Emergency
Back in 28/3/2020, the Council of Ministers adopted Government Decree 3/2020, specifying what is allowed and restricted during the next 30 days.
WHO Novel Coronavirus Report
Get the latest COVID-19 technical guidance, scientific and policy briefs here.