Name of the Organization : Inland Revenue Division
Type of Facility : Application For PAYE Number & VAT Clearance Certificates
Country : Trinidad & Tobago
Website : http://www.ird.gov.tt/
Download Forms : http://www.ird.gov.tt/
Application For PAYE Number :
The PAYE File Number is used by all employers (sole-traders, companies or partnerships) when remitting taxes deducted in accordance with the PAYE System (Income Tax and Health Surcharge) from their employees’ salaries or wages.
Related : Ministry of Finance IRD BIR File Number Application Trinidad & Tobago : www.statusin.org/7638.html
WHERE AVAILABLE:
Registration Unit:
Taxpayer Services
Inland Revenue Division
1st Floor
Victoria Court
Queen & Edwards Street
Port Of Spain
Inland Revenue Division:
South Regional Office
52 Cipero Street (Opp. Westwood Street)
San Fernando
Inland Revenue Division:
East Regional Office
#6 Prince Street
Arima
(Upstairs District Revenue Office)
Inland Revenue Division:
Tobago Regional Office
Victor E Bruce Financial Complex
14-16 Wilson Road
Scarborough
Tobago
Application Forms:
PAYE Application Form for the sole-trader/self-employed – Section A
PAYE Application Forms for partnerships and companies – Section B and Section C
To obtain a PAYE file number the under-mentioned must be submitted:
** Original and copy of the Certificate of Incorporation / Registration
** Completed Application Form
** Proof of a Board of Inland Revenue File Number.
Application For VAT Clearance Certificates:
VAT Clearance Certificates are required for purposes of the Central Tenders Board Ordinance. This application should be submitted at least 7 days before the closing date of the tender.
Where Available:
VAT Assistance Section :
TaxPayer Services 3
Ground Floor
Victoria Court
Cor Queen & Edward Sts
Port of Spain
Inland Revenue Division:
East Regional Office
#6 Prince Street,
Arima
Inland Revenue Division :
Tobago Regional Office
Victor E Bruce Financial Complex,
14-16 Wilson Road
Scarborough
Tobago
South Regional Office:
#52 Cipero Street
San Fernando
(Opposite Westwood St.)
Application Form (VAT 610): http://www.ird.gov.tt/
Procedure:
** Complete VAT 601 answering all questions
** Clearance Certificate is issued if all returns are filed and there is no outstanding VAT Liability
** If applicant is not registered for Vat and Tender Grant is equal to, or exceeds $360,000 then an Application For Vat Registration must be submitted.
Contact:
The Inland Revenue Division
Email : support AT ird.gov.tt
How Do I Enroll for e-Tax?
** To use e-Tax, you need to get your ttconnect ID
Register for your ttconnect ID in three (3) simple steps :
1. Complete and Submit the ttconnect ID Registration Form (www.ttconnect.gov.tt) online. Ensure your BIR number is included in the registration form.
Once completed and submitted, you should receive an email notification with additional registration details. If you do not receive any such notification please send an email to info.ttconnect AT gov.tt
2. Activate your ttconnect ID (instructions for activation are contained in the email notification).
3. Visit a ttconnect Service Centre (except Nicolas Towers) with the following forms of valid Identification / Documentation, as well as your ttconnect ID, in order to complete the registration process. Make sure to indicate to the Customer Service Representative that you are registering for e-Tax.
BIR Number Verification : (any one of the following)
** Advice of BIR or Advice of BIR and Acct Numbers
** VAT Advisory
** Tax Clearance
** Statement of Account
** Notice of Assessment
Identification : (any two of the following)
** National Identification Card
** Drivers Permit
** Passport
** Electronic Birth Certificate
** Naturalization Certificate
Once you have a ttconnect ID, you can visit https://etax.ird.gov.tt/ to begin using e-Tax!
Your First e-Tax Access :
** The first time you use e-Tax, an extra validation will occur.
The authorized person accessing e-Tax must know one of the following :
** Recent return figure
** Letter ID from a recent letter
** Recent payment amount and the account to which it was paid
You will then be asked to enter a 4-6 digit PIN number that will be used to gain access to that BIR number in e-Tax. This PIN will be used to access e-Tax only and must not be shared with anyone.
What can I do in e-Tax?
** Access your tax account information
** Register for a tax account
** Grant or remove access to your account
** Retrieve tax balances
** Electronically file tax returns
** View Correspondence
** View transactions for previously filed returns
** View status of refund
** Submit queries
What are the Benefits of using e-Tax?
e-Tax provides the following benefits :
** Convenient and reliable service
** A secure environment
** Access 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
** No postal delays
** Potentially lower administrative costs
** Easy way to file returns
** Confirmation or acknowledgement of filing the return
** Return tracking
** Faster processing times