Trinidad and Tobago, officially the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, is the southernmost island country in the Caribbean, comprising the main islands of Trinidad and Tobago, along with several smaller islets. The capital city is Port of Spain, while its largest and most populous municipality is Tunapuna/ Piarco. Trinidad and Tobago comprises the southern islands of the Caribbean eastern islands chain, and it is close to the continent of South America, being northeast of Venezuela and northwest of Guyana. Trinidad and Tobago is located 11 kilometres (6 nautical miles) northeast off the coast of Venezuela, 130 kilometres (70 nautical miles) south of Grenada, and 288 kilometres (155 nautical miles) southwest of Barbados. Unlike most Caribbean countries and territories, which rely heavily on tourism, the economy is primarily industrial, based on large reserves of oil and gas.
The country sees fewer hurricanes than most of the Caribbean because it is farther south. Trinidad and Tobago is well known for its African and Indian Caribbean cultures, reflected in its large and famous Trinidad and Tobago Carnival, Hosay, and Diwali celebrations, as well as being the birthplace of the steelpan, the limbo, and musical styles such as calypso, soca, rapso, chutney music, and chutney soca.
Trinidad and Tobago is the most developed nation and one of the wealthiest in the Caribbean and is listed in the top 40 of the 70 high-income countries in the world. Its gross national income per capita of US$20,070 is one of the highest in the Caribbean. In November 2011, the OECD removed Trinidad and Tobago from its list of developing countries. Trinidad’s economy is strongly influenced by the petroleum industry. Tourism and manufacturing are also important to the local economy. Tourism is a growing sector, particularly on Tobago, although proportionately it is much less important than in many other Caribbean islands. Agricultural products include citrus and cocoa. It also supplies manufactured goods, notably food, beverages, and cement, to the Caribbean region.
Personal Income Tax (PIT):
25% on income up to TTD 1 million, on income over TTD 1 million.
Corporate Income Tax:
30% (general rate).
Value Added Tax (VAT):
Standard rate of12.5% on goods and services, with many items zero-rated or exempt.
Business Levy:
0.6% on gross receipts over TTD 360,000 for self-employed/companies.
Green Fund Levy:
0.3% on gross receipts.
Withholding Tax:
Applies to payments to non-residents (usually 15% to 20% unless reduced by treaty).
Key business structures in Trinidad and Tobago include:
Incorporation Options (Companies Act):
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