The Financial System Regulatory Authorities: the Trinidad and Tobago Securities and Exchange Commission (TTSEC), the Financial Intelligence Unit of Trinidad and Tobago (FIU) and the Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago (CBTT) are jointly issuing this Advisory to the public to be cautious about entering into ventures commonly referred to as “pyramid schemes”.
VAT Registrants are reminded that the Board of Inland Revenue (BIR) continues to accept applications for VAT Bonds. Application forms can be accessed at the Inland Revenue Division’s (IRD) website at www.ird.gov.tt. These forms must be completed online, printed, signed and e-mailed to VATBonds@ird.gov.tt.
The Customs and Excise Division has become aware of numerous complaints re: charges applied to items purchased by members of the public and imported via Express Consignment Cargo Reporters (Courier companies). To ensure greater understanding of the calculation of these charges, a breakdown is provided within.
The Minister of Finance, the Honourable Colm Imbert, M.P., in conjunction with the Honourable Chief Secretary of the Tobago House of Assembly, Assemblyman Ancil Dennis, wishes to advise that approval has been granted for the payment of compensation to a further twelve (12) of the property owners in Tobago, whose properties are being acquired for…
The Minister of Finance, the Honourable Colm Imbert M.P., wishes to advise that the Ministry of Finance today achieved a very successful US$500 million Republic of Trinidad and Tobago International Bond Issue.
To fulfill provisions of the Public Health Regulations and to mitigate the risks associated with the Global COVID 19 Pandemic, the Board of Inland Revenue (BIR) wishes to advise and encourage the public to take advantage of the following key services being offered electronically by the Inland Revenue Division (IRD).
Today, May 22nd 2020, Moody’s has confirmed Trinidad and Tobago’s rating at Ba1, one of the highest in the Caribbean region. In a series of rating decisions that have seen a number of oil and gas exporting countries downgraded all over the world, Moody’s has simply changed the outlook to negative.