Media Release: Finance Bill 2026 Laid in Parliament
The Honourable Davendranath Tancoo, M.P., Minister of Finance, laid the Finance Bill, 2026 in the House of Representatives today, June 5th, 2026. The Finance Bill, 2026 continues to address a number of significant areas of Government policy, inclusive but not limited to, tax exemptions for approved pension fund plans and approved deferred annuity plans, pension…
Media Release: Government Meets with Bankers Association to Strengthen Economic Dialogue and Collaboration
The Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago recently met with the Bankers Association of Trinidad and Tobago (BATT). The discussions focused on current market conditions, the state of the economy, and fostering continued collaboration between the Government, the Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago (CBTT) and the banking sector. The meeting was convened…
Media Release: Landlord Business Surcharge Registration Deadline Extended to June 30th, 2026 Following Public Engagement
The Ministry of Finance advises landlords and rent-collecting agents that the deadline for mandatory registration under the Landlord Business Surcharge has been extended to June 30th, 2026. The extension follows public engagement undertaken by the Minister of Finance, The Honourable Davendranath Tancoo, MP, and is intended to give citizens additional time to complete the registration…
Public Notice – ttconnect Express Service at the IRD Tower
The Board of Inland Revenue (BIR) wishes to inform the public that the ttconnect Express Service will be available through a mobile office, located on the ground floor of the Inland Revenue Division’s Ajax Street office.
Media Release: FIUTT Underscores the Importance of Virtual Asset Oversight in Mitigating Financial Crime at TTSEC Event
Port of Spain – The Financial Intelligence Unit of Trinidad and Tobago (the FIUTT) joined regulators, law enforcement, and industry leaders last week at the Trinidad and Tobago Securities and Exchange Commission’s (TTSEC) first-ever Industry Dialogue Series on Virtual Assets. The event, held on May 8, 2026, marked a major step forward as Trinidad and…
Ministry of Finance Call Circular No. 01 Dated: April 24, 2026
Draft Estimates of Revenue and Expenditure of Ministries and Departments including the Income and Expenditure of Statutory Boards and Similar Bodies and of the Tobago House of Assembly for the Financial Year 2027
Media Release: Extension of Time for the Payment of Gaming Taxes
The Ministry of Finance has advised of an extension by the Board of Inland Revenue (BIR) in the timeframe for the payment of gaming taxes.
Media Release: Customs and Excise Division Seizes Marijuana Shipment in Port of Spain
During routine operations, Customs Officers conducted examination of cargo which led to the discovery of eighteen (18) packages containing a green plant-like material concealed within a household appliance. Officers from the Preventive Branch were subsequently contacted and responded to the location, where field testing confirmed the substance to be cannabis. The estimated street value of…