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Employer of Record East Timor

Expanding to East Timor? EOR (Employer of Record) Services Help You Hire Globally, Pay Locally, and Expand Effortlessly

Considering a venture or expansion in East Timor? Employer of Record in East Timor services by INS Global offer a seamless approach to recruiting and overseeing personnel, eliminating the necessity for a local establishment. Skillfully manage a globally dispersed workforce and swiftly enter new markets with the assistance of adept HR recruitment and payroll specialists. 

Employer of Record East Timor - Summary

The Advantages of Using an Employer of Record or Professional Employer Organization in East Timor

Legal Compliance Assurance

Select an Employer of Record (EOR) service well-acquainted with East Timor’s regulatory intricacies for efficiently recruiting and supervising a global workforce. This proactive strategy safeguards against potential penalties, providing tailored support aligned with East Timor’s regulations. 

Lower Expansion Costs

Partnership with an Employer of Record in Timor-Leste (East Timor) accelerates and simplifies global expansion while substantially trimming the typical expenses linked with growth. Expand your operations without needing a new entity in East Timor, resulting in significant overhead savings. 

Focus On Company Growth

An Employer of Record in East Timor shoulders all HR responsibilities on your behalf, streamlining operations and giving you the chance to concentrate solely on your business’s international objectives. 

Expand Effortlessly

Establishing a new enterprise in East Timor can be time-consuming. Instead, aligning with a local Employer of Record can expedite the expansion process, ensuring entry into the East Timorese market in just a week. 

Manage Your HR Online

INS Global presents an effective avenue for managing your diverse, global workforce online through an advanced digital platform. Leverage our cutting-edge proprietary cloud-based HR system to effortlessly supervise all your employees and their requirements remotely. 

Why Choose an Employer of Record in East Timor Over Company Incorporation?

Establishing a new company in a foreign jurisdiction is often intricate, especially if unfamiliar with local regulations and employment norms.  

Engaging with an East Timorese Employer of Record saves time in international business growth, curtails global expansion costs, assures local compliance, and permits a focus on business development within East Timor’s distinctive landscape. 

testimonial from Manuel Ramos

Testimonial

Manuel Ramos

TERAO ASIA

Managing Director

We think INS Global is a good solution about starting in a market like China. Understanding the market doesn’t mean you need to set up a company immediately. 

5/5

How Does an Employer of Record In East Timor Work?

INS Global’s Employer of Record in East Timor paves the way for your company’s overseas expansion in 4 tailored steps precisely calibrated to the East Timorese business environment.  

INS Global will… 

  1. Collaborate with your business to devise a personalized expansion plan. 
  2. Provide the requisite legal entity for hiring or transferring staff, ensuring adherence to East Timor’s legal mandates. 
  3. Manage HR tasks, encompassing hiring, contract administration, and payroll management, guaranteeing local compliance in East Timor. 
  4. Enable your employees to concentrate on business objectives while addressing evolving HR and legal compliance needs. 

What is the difference between PEO and Employer of Record Services in East Timor?

In East Timor, PEO (Professional Employer Organization) services handle diverse HR tasks, functioning as a strategic partner.  

Employer of Record (EOR) in East Timor, on the other hand, possesses the legal authority to oversee employee hiring and management, simplifying the process from start to finish. 

INS Global offers both options, ensuring that whether you seek an EOR or PEO in East Timor, you receive the support essential for comfortable expansion. 

Labor Law in East Timor

Employment Contracts in East Timor

  • Professional employment in East Timor always starts with an official letter of employment. 
  • Employers can usually include a 1-month probation period in their contracts.  
  • An employer can end an employment contract early if the employee violates the conditions of their contract. 
  • The notice period is specified as follows: For employees with a tenure of less than 6 months but more than 3 months, the notice period is 10 days. If the worker has been employed for 6 months or more but less than 1 year, the notice period extends to 15 days. In cases where the worker has been employed for 1 year or more, the stipulated notice period is 30 days. 
  • The severance pay structure is outlined as follows: Employees with a tenure of more than 3 months but less than 1 year are entitled to 30 days’ payment. For those employed for over 1 year but less than 2 years, the severance payment increases to 60 days. If the worker has been employed for more than 2 years but less than 3 years, the stipulated severance pay is 90 days. Finally, for individuals with a work history exceeding 3 years, the applicable severance payment is 120 days. 

Working Hours in East Timor

  • The working week in East Timor runs from Monday to Friday. 
  • Full-time employees generally work 8 hours per day, 48 hours per week. 
  • Employees are not allowed to work more than 40 hours per week without receiving overtime pay. 
  • Employees are entitled to a higher hourly rate for overtime. This is 150% of the basic rate. 

Annual Leave in East Timor

  • East Timor has 17 official national holidays. 
  • Employees are entitled to 12 days of paid annual leave every year.  

Sick Leave in East Timor

  • When an employee is unable to attend work due to illness, they need to get a doctor’s note and present it to HR as soon as possible.  
  • Employees are entitled to up to 6 months of sick leave.  
  • Employees can claim from social security during this time. 

Maternity / Paternity Leave in East Timor

  • According to Timorese law, female employees are entitled to 12 weeks of maternity leave. 
  • Maternity leave includes an allowance that can be claimed from social security. 
  • Male employees are entitled to 5 days of paternity leave. 

Tax Laws in East Timor

  • Employers in East Timor are responsible for withholding all taxes and social contributions. 
  • Employers contribute the equivalent of 6% of the employee’s salary to each employee’s social security fund, while employees contribute an additional 4%. 
  • The corporate income tax rate is set at 10% for both local and foreign companies. 
  • Personal income tax ranges from 0% to 10%.  
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FAQs

While creating a local entity is an option, teaming up with a local Employer of Record proves more efficient in East Timor. Employer of Record services use the best of local expertise to facilitate hiring and staff management on your behalf. 

An Employer of Record in East Timor manages various HR tasks, such as payroll processing, tax compliance, employment contracts, and contributions to social security, ensuring comprehensive compliance for your entire workforce. 

Establishing a new company abroad can take months to a year, but with INS Global’s Employer of Record services, you can recruit employees and enter a new market in as little as a week. 

Employer of Record service costs are directly tied to your employee’s salary, calculated as a percentage and covering all HR functions for compliant employment in East Timor. 

Yes, collaborating with an Employer of Record in East Timor is a legal and efficient solution, streamlining your expansion plans while reducing costs. 

Salaries are typically processed monthly for full-time employees, while part-time workers may receive weekly or bi-monthly payments. 

Recruitment in East Timor varies in cost, but INS Global simplifies remote recruitment and staff management, reducing the expenses associated with managing an international workforce. 

An Employer of Record in East Timor can recruit and hire employees from all regions, facilitating swift expansion across the country. 

Modifications to employment contracts require mutual agreement. 

Yes, employers in East Timor are responsible for withholding taxes and social contributions from employee salaries, including an employer’s contribution to each employee’s social security fund. 

INS Global customizes its services to your company’s needs, assisting with recruiting and hiring as many or as few employees as required for your expansion plans. 

The severance pay structure is outlined as follows: Employees with a tenure of more than 3 months but less than 1 year are entitled to 30 days’ payment. For those employed for over 1 year but less than 2 years, the severance payment is 60 days. If the worker has been employed for more than 2 years but less than 3 years, the stipulated severance pay is 90 days. Finally, for individuals with a work history exceeding 3 years, the applicable severance payment is 120 days. 

In East Timor, employees can be hired for both in-person and remote opportunities, allowing for reduced overheads during international expansion. 

Certainly! Our local experts bring extensive experience in finding top talent globally by providing support in recruiting, hiring, and managing your workforce, regardless of your location. 

East Timor observes 17 public holidays where employees are entitled to a paid day off. Working on these holidays usually involves a higher hourly rate. 

Employers must adhere to strict labor laws and regulations to avoid costly penalties and fines. Partnering with an experienced Employer of Record in East Timor ensures compliance during your expansion. 

Yes! INS Global assists in the recruitment and management of a diverse workforce, simplifying the process of hiring both Timorese citizens and foreigners. 

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