Trinidad and Tobago 2012 - invesTT

Company Registration
1. Change in the Name or Nature of the Business
Businesses under the Registration of Business Names Act:
If a registered business requires a name change or a change
to the nature of the business, the application must be made
under the Registration of Business Names Act – by Form 6
(for a Sole Proprietorship) and by Form 7 (for a Partnership).
The particulars must be clearly stated in the form. Companies
under the Companies Act:
• Change of registered address of the company can
be effected by completing and filing Form 4, with the appropriate
fees, at the Companies Registry.
• Change of Directors can be effected by completing and
filing Form 8, with the appropriate fees, at the Companies
Registry.
• Change of Secretary can be effected by filing a notice
of change, Form 27, with the appropriate fees, at the Companies
Registry.
• Change of Name can be effected by filing Form 25, with
appropriate fees, at the Companies Registry.
2. Requests for Copies of Documents
Members of the public may make requests for certified copies
or plain (draft) copies of all documents, except Certificates, filed
at the Companies Registry with the appropriate fees attached.
Registered number of documents/files should be produced
when making requests for copies of documents.
3. Searches
All documents filed at the Companies Registry may be searched
by members of the public. The appropriate fee is attached to
each search. The registration number of the business name or
company must be produced when making requests. National
Identification Card, Driver’s Permit or Passport must be
produced.
4. Applying for a Board of Inland Revenue (BIR) File Number
Sole Traders, Partnerships and Limited Liability Companies
must apply for a Board of Inland Revenue (BIR) file number to
pay taxes and file annual returns.
5. Registration With the National Insurance Board
Registered businesses who wish to hire employees must
register with the National Insurance Board to get a Certificate of
Registration. The relevant contact information for the National
Insurance Board is as follows:
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