Revenue and Customs General Directorate

The General Directorate of Revenue and Customs guides and coordinates all Ministry services in the area of Revenue and Customs.

Guide and coordinate:

the administration and collection of State revenue from direct, patrimonial, service, capital and sales taxes according to the policies set by the Government regarding taxes
control over borders and national territory regarding tax and to protect the economy and society ensuring environmental and public security and health
the administration, supervision and collection of customs duties
the administration and collection of excise tax, other indirect taxes and other revenues attributed to it by the Government policies and the applicable legislation, and
the administration, supervision and collection of taxes related to all activities of petroleum exploration, industry and trade.

Customs Directorate

Our role and responsibilities Ensure compliance with customs requirements Carry out control actions on commodities and transportation brought into Timor-Leste and on places for storing commodities under tax action Draft studies and proposals, as ... continue reading »
Domestic Revenue Directorate

District Tax Offices The day-to-day administration of the taxation system in Timor-Leste is done through the Domestic Tax Directorate District Offices: Dili District Office: Avenida Nicolau Lobato, Dili (double storey Kobe house behind the green bui ... continue reading »
Petroleum Revenue Directorate

The National Directorate of Petroleum Revenues administers all petroleum taxes payable in the area covered by the Joint Petroleum Development Area (JPDA) in the Timor Sea and Timor-Leste onshore and offshore petroleum related activities. Enquiries ... continue reading »
Administration Department

This Department is the responsible for providing support to the General Directorate of Revenue and Customs in managing human resources, finance and performance reporting. This Department works closely with the Directorate-General of Corporate Servi ... continue reading »
Legal Counsel Department

The Department of Legal Counsel provides support to the Director-General of Revenue and Customs in the areas of legislation, regulations, legal interpretation, litigation liaison and legal representation. It also establishes and maintains interna ... continue reading »