Includes steps involved in establishing a local office.
Last Published: 7/20/2019

According to the 2019 World Bank Ease of Doing Business Report, the average time required to form a company in TT is 10-11 days.
Public and Private Limited Liability Companies: Private companies are required to have at least two directors whereas a public company is required to have at least three, two of whom are neither officers nor employees of the company or any of its affiliates. The articles of incorporation of a private company restrict the right to transfer shares and prohibit any invitation to the public to subscribe for shares or debentures.

Branch Offices: External companies that establish a place of business in TT are required to register within 14 days of their establishment. In order to register branch offices, companies must file constitutional and corporate information with the Registrar of Companies. The information must include the name of an attorney-in-fact resident in TT authorized to accept service of process and other notices. Filing fees and expenses amount to approximately $350. Registration forms are now available on the TTBizLink website.

Incorporation: The Registrar of Companies must approve the name of any proposed company with limited liability and the name of the company must include the word ”limited“ or abbreviation “ltd.” Articles of Incorporation, which include rules governing shareholder’s rights, must be filed with the Registrar of Companies in order to obtain a Certificate of Incorporation. Bylaws must include rules and regulations governing the company’s operations.

Companies Registry
Ministry of Legal Affairs
AGLA Towers
Ajax Street, Port of Spain
Trinidad and Tobago
Tel: (868) 223-2452

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