Name of the Organization : Inland Revenue Division
Type of Facility : Application For BIR File Number
Country : Trinidad & Tobago
Website : http://www.ird.gov.tt/
Download Forms : http://www.ird.gov.tt/
Application For BIR File Number :
The Board of Inland Revenue File Number (BIR#) is used when making payment of taxes and filing tax returns. It must be quoted on all correspondence to the Board in respect of the taxpayer (individual or company).
Related : Ministry of Finance IRD Tax Clearance Application Trinidad & Tobago : www.statusin.org/7639.html
The same BIR number is used throughout the life of the individual or company.
Where Available:
Registration Unit:
Taxpayer Services
Inland Revenue Division
1st Floor
Victoria Court
Queen 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 For BIR Number:
FORM IA, Section A – For Individual Applicants
FORM AOI, Section B – For Applicants Other Than Individuals
The following must be submitted when applying for a Board of Inland Revenue File Number:-
Individual (Employees):
** Completed FORM IA, Section A – For Individual Applicants
** Some form of T&T Identification e.g. Identification Card / Passport / Driving Permit – Original and a copy must be provided
** Letter from employer indicating the effective date of employment and salary or TD4s for prior years (not older than 2 years); OR Copy of Contract
** Outstanding Returns – (if applicable)
* Please refer to Note 1
Self Employed Individuals / Sole-traders:
** Completed FORM IA, Section A – For Individual Applicants
** Original & copy of Certificate of Registration or Name Approval (if applicable)
** Form of T&T Identification e.g.Identification Card/Passport – Original and a copy must be provided
** Outstanding Returns – (if applicable)
* Please refer to Note 1
Partnerships:
** Completed FORM AOI, Section B – For Applicants Other Than Individuals
** Completed FORM DP, Section C – Names and Addresses of all Partners
** Evidence of BIR numbers for each partner Original & copy of Certificate of Registration, and / or
** Partnership agreement
** Outstanding Returns (if applicable)
* Please refer to Notes 1,2 and 3
Companies:
** Completed FORM AOI, Section B – For Applicants Other Than Individuals
** Completed FORM DP, Section C – Names and Addresses of all Directors or Members
** Original and copy of the Certificate of Incorporation/Registration
** Original and copy of Notice of Directors
** Original and copy of Notice of Addresses
** Outstanding Returns (if applicable)
* Please refer to Notes 1,2 and 4
Notes:-
(1) Anyone, other than the applicant (Individual and Self Employed); directors of the company applying for the company’s numbers must provide a letter of authorization, together with proper identification.
(2) If the partnership/company is applying for a BIR Number and they were registered more than a year, a letter must be presented stating what the company was doing from the date of registration to present date and why they are now applying for a BIR Number.
(3) The Partnership BIR Number is used for Filing the Partnership’s Tax Return and payment of Green Fund Levy on behalf of the Partnership. Partners are still obligated to file their Individual Income Tax Returns and pay their Quarterly taxes.
(4) If a company is Registered as an EXTERNAL Company a power of attorney must be provided.
Contact:
The Inland Revenue Division
Email : support@ird.gov.tt