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IS YOURBUSINESS
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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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.
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