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Timor-Leste

AI Agent Legal Status: undefined · Autonomy: none

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Legal Framework

Timor-Leste is one of the world's youngest nations with minimal digital infrastructure and no AI or technology-specific regulation. The legal and regulatory framework for digital businesses is essentially nonexistent.

Key Laws & Regulations

  • ◆No AI-specific legislation
  • ◆Basic commercial law framework
  • ◆Central Bank regulations

Business Formation

Basic company registration available but infrastructure and institutional support are extremely limited.

Tax Implications

CIT rate of 10%. Low tax rate offset by lack of infrastructure and institutional support.

Opportunities

Very limited for AI agent businesses at present.

Highlights

Very low CIT rate of 10%.

Risks & Challenges

Minimal digital infrastructure. No regulatory framework for technology businesses. Extremely limited talent pool and institutional capacity.