Law No. 05/2005, Foreign Investment Law (Timor-Leste)
The Decree-Law defined foreign investments and its various forms. For entitlement to the rights, guarantees, incentives and benefits under the law, it is required that the minimum foreign investment should amount to 100,000 United States dollars (USD 100,000.00).
The Decree-Law extends tax incentives, customs incentives and exemption from rent under leasing contracts with state buildings to businesses which have foreign investments. It also defines the obligations of foreign investors.