1. Procedures for Registering a Business in Trinidad and Tobago Business types commonly registered in
Trinidad and Tobago are:
• Sole Proprietorships (Individuals)
• Partnerships
• Limited Liability Companies (Profit and Non-Profit)
Other types of businesses such as joint ventures, public / private partnerships and consortia can also be
registered as partnerships or companies depending on the nature of arrangements between the joint
partners.
The Companies Act, 1995 of Trinidad and Tobago provides the legal framework for the registration of
businesses as companies in Trinidad and Tobago.
The Registration of Business Names Act Chapter 82:85 of the Laws of Trinidad and Tobago provides the
legal framework for registering businesses other than companies.
The Companies Registry of the Ministry of Legal Affairs administers the registration of a business in
Trinidad and Tobago. Applicants must complete relevant forms and other documentation, as required,
and submit to the Companies Registry, Ministry of Legal Affairs, for approval. The address and other
contact information are provided below:
Ministry of Legal Affairs
http://www.legalaffairs.gov.tt
All relevant forms for the registration process can be downloaded from the website of the Ministry of
Legal Affairs, Document Centre,
https://rgd.legalaffairs.gov.tt/
Trinidad and Tobago has a well-developed human resource base. Education has been a prime focus of
the development strategy since the nation’s Independence.
The work-force in Trinidad and Tobago is characterized by a high percentage of university graduates
including those with postgraduate qualifications. Legal, administrative, information technology and
general management skills are widely available, as well as scientific, technical and engineering skills
specific to industries such as agriculture, construction, and energy, including downstream from energy.
It should be noted that there are a large number of nationals attending universities outside of Trinidad
and Tobago, but no official statistics exist on the number.
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2. Apart from the other campuses of The University of the West Indies in Barbados, Jamaica and the
Bahamas, popular destinations for study include the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. In
the first quarter of 2010, the labor force stood at 614,600, an increase of 11,600 persons from the first
quarter of 2009, which stood at 630,000.
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All the information regarding this topic is on the next link:
http://www.tradeind.gov.tt/Portals/0/Documents/Investment/Investment%20Guide%202011.pdf
Import and Export Procedure
Importing License
There are a few items that require an import license. Importers who require such are mandated to apply
to the Ministry of Trade and Industry and the Ministry Of Tourism. It is advisable to do so prior to
arranging shipment, in the event that the application is denied. The list of items requiring an import
license is continuously renewed. For updated information, contact the Licensing Division of the Ministry
of Trade and Industry or Tourism. Locally-based manufacturers are eligible for import duty concessions
to assist with reducing their production costs. Entities interested in applying for import duty concessions
should obtain and complete sections A and B of an “Application for the Approval of an Investment
Project” form, which can be downloaded from the Ministry of Trade and Industry’s website by following
the link at the end of this section. Applications can also be obtained from the following locations:
Industrial Development and Inward Investment Division
Ministry of Trade and Industry
http://www.tradeind.gov.tt/
Free Zone incentives have been developed in Trinidad and Tobago to promote the establishment of
companies in Trinidad and Tobago that export the majority of their goods and services. Free Zone
companies generally produce large volumes of goods or services and carry the potential for job creation
in the country.
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3. The information regarding this topic i son the next link
http://www.tradeind.gov.tt/Portals/0/Documents/Investment/Investment%20Guide%202011.pdf