To register an enterprise in Trinidad and Tobago, foreign investors need to consider local taxes and other factors. An entrepreneurship in this jurisdiction may take the form of:
- LLC;
- a branch;
- a Joint Venture;
- a Sole Trader;
- mergers and acquisitions of companies in Trinidad and Tobago.
Registering an enterprise in Trinidad and Tobago
First, choose a legal form in accordance with your business. An important factor is a tax regime. Request for personal advice on opening a company in Trinidad and Tobago from YB Case. Our specialists will provide you with recommendations accounts reporting in this jurisdiction. LLC is a commonly used form of enterprises. Benefits of LLC:
- A high potential for a growth;
- Directors/shareholders do not bear personal responsibility for liabilities of a firm;
- More tax benefits.
You can also register a Sole Trader in Trinidad and Tobago. This form implies a personal responsibility for debts of a firm. Advantages of a Sole Trader:
- A management flexibility;
- Less legal control and taxes;
- A quick decision-making;
- It pays an income tax, a health surcharge.
You are also given an opportunity to transform a SoleTrader into an LLC. To do this, you must submit an application to cancel a registration of Sole Trader, simultaneously to register an LLC in Trinidad and Tobago with the same name.
To set up an LLC in Trinidad and Tobago
- A liability of shareholders is limited by the unpaid number of its shares.
- A director changes information, all annual reports are provided in the Register of Companies.
- A Companies Act requires such enterprises to fill out corporate documents on time, otherwise a fine of $300 is paid every 30 days.
- A name must include “Limited” or “Ltd.”.
Opening a Private company in Trinidad and Tobago is characterized by the following:
- at least 1 shareholder, 2 directors;
- transfer of shares is limited;
- a residency of a director does not matter;
- no requirements for an authorized capital.
To register a branch in Trinidad and Tobago
You need such documents:
- a Memorandum of Association;
- an official statement;
- a Power of Attorney;
- an annual report is required.
To open a Partnership in Trinidad and Tobago
Partners are responsible for all debts of an enterprise, including tax liabilities. There are no requirements for accounting, auditing, disclosure of information.
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