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REGISTEREDLOCALLY?

WILL YOU BECONSTRUCTING?

ARE YOUELIGIBLE

FORINCENTIVES?

WILL YOU BEIMPORTINGGOODS?

WILL YOUNEED ANINDUSTRYSPECIFICLICENSE?

WILL YOUBE HIRINGFOREIGN

EMPLOYEES?

INVESTOR DECISION TREEINVESTOR DECISION TREE

Work PermitApplication

LicensesApplication

ImportPermits

Application

Import dutyConcessionsApplication

IncentivesApplication

BusinessRegistration

BIR, PAYE& NIB

Registration

VATRegistration

Ministry ofFinance

Registration(If applicable)

Will you bepurchasing?

RegisterProperty

Construction(StandardApprovals)

Construction(ProjectSpecific

Approvals)

LAUNCH EVENT

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YES

YES

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YES

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Business Setup

Work Permit

Construction

Licenses

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ENTERLEASE

AGREEMENT

Business Setup in Trinidad and Tobago

Foreign investors thinking about expanding to Trinidad and Tobago will be happy to know that invesTT is the national investment promotion agency and one-stop shop for businesses of all types. We are also poised to assist local companies with any approvals required for expansion. Here are key facts about the investment journey.

www.investt.co.tt

Chemistry, Food & DrugTelecommunications Authority

Accreditation Council (University)

Free ZonesFiscalFilm

TourismAgriculture

Light ManufacturingICT

Business SetupLand & BuildingIncentivesImportsLicensesWork

Permits