Trinidad and Tobago 2012 - invesTT

A GUIDE TO INVESTING IN TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO (2012)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Fast Facts : Trinidad and Tobago............................................................................................................................................2
Reasons to Invest in Trinidad and Tobago..............................................................................................................................3
Introduction to Trinidad and Tobago.......................................................................................................................................6
TTBizLink – strengthening T&T’s investment environment....................................................................................................20
Trade and Investment Approvals and Procedures................................................................................................................24
Company Registration...........................................................................................................................................................67
Investment Incentives............................................................................................................................................................76
Areas of Opportunity.............................................................................................................................................................89
Immigration, Visas & Work Permits.....................................................................................................................................102
Intellectual Property...........................................................................................................................................................107
Taxation...............................................................................................................................................................................117
Appendix A: Useful contacts in Trinidad and Tobago.........................................................................................................130
Appendix B: International Organisations.............................................................................................................................133
Appendix C: List of Government Ministries in Trinidad and Tobago...................................................................................134
Appendix D: Diplomatic Corps List.....................................................................................................................................138
Appendix E: Honourary Consuls to Trinidad and Tobago...................................................................................................142
Appendix F: Embassies and Permanent Missions..............................................................................................................145
Appendix G: Foreign Companies in Trinidad and Tobago...................................................................................................148
Appendix H: List of Public Holidays in Trinidad and Tobago..............................................................................................153