finance.gov.tt Tax Evaluation of Non-Residents : Trinidad & Tobago
Organization : Ministry of Finance
Facility : Tax Evaluation of Non-Residents
Applicable For : Non-Residents
Country : Trinidad & Tobago
Website : https://www.finance.gov.tt/services/income-tax/tax-evaluation-of-non-residents/
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Finance TT Tax Evaluation of Non-Residents
Individuals and companies are required to register with the Inland Revenue Division (IRD) and obtain a Board of Inland Revenue (BIR) file number before taking up employment or starting operations in Trinidad and Tobago.
Related : Ministry of Finance Trinidad & Tobago Application for Tax & Duty Waivers : www.statusin.org/42484.html
Non-residents must visit the International Tax Unit of the IRD for evaluation and to determine their tax liability in Trinidad and Tobago.
A non-resident is a person who is employed or a company that is operating in T&T for a period of less than 183 days in any year. Non-residents are subject to tax on their total income unless they qualify under a specific legal exemption. Non-residents are not entitled to tax deductions.
How do I get evaluated?
Non-resident individuals must visit the International Tax Unit and take the following documents :
** A copy of your contract or statement of remuneration payable (including benefits) for services performed in Trinidad and Tobago, and any invoices you have submitted.
** Passport.
** Work permit.
** Evidence of taxes paid (if applicable).
** Completed application form for BIR File Number. Please follow the link at the end of the section for information on how to apply for a BIR file number.
The International Tax office is located at :
International Tax Unit
Inland Revenue Division
4th Floor, Trinidad House
St. Vincent Street
Port of Spain
Trinidad, West Indies
Tel. (868) 623-1211-4
Opening hours: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday except public holidays
Non-resident companies seeking evaluation must first register with the Registrar of Companies and submit the originals and copies of the Notice of Address, Notice of Directors and Certificate of Incorporation to the International Tax unit at the address above. Follow the link below for more information on registering a business.
Contact Details
For additional information on tax evaluations for non-residents, please contact the International Tax Unit of the Ministry of Finance.
International Tax Unit
Inland Revenue Division
4th Floor, Trinidad House
St. Vincent Street
Port of Spain
Trinidad, West Indies
Tel. (868) 623-1211-4
Opening hours: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday except public holidays
Reducing Taxes
If you are an employee of a business, the Tax Declaration 1 Form (commonly referred to as the TD1 form) is used to calculate the amount of tax that is withheld by your employer.
You must complete and submit a TD1 form to your employer when you begin your employment. You must also ensure that your TD1 form is updated whenever your salary, deductions or tax credits change.
Your TD1 form is an important document and it is in your interest to ensure that it is accurate and up to date to avoid paying more tax than you are required.
Please note that you are not obligated to file a tax return if you are an employee. However, you can choose to file a return if you disagree with the amount of tax withheld by your employer.