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Media Release – Trinidad and Tobago Celebrates Transformative Partnership with CAF: A Legacy of Visionary Leadership and Strategic Growth

By Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, Media Release, News, ,

The Government of Trinidad and Tobago is proud to highlight the significant milestones and benefits derived from its enduring partnership with CAF – Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean.This relationship, rooted in visionary leadership and a commitment to sustainable development, has reached new heights, positioning Trinidad and Tobago as a central pillar of…

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Media Release: Inland Revenue Division (IRD) Announces Mandatory Online Filing for Amusement Gaming Tax Returns

By Inland Revenue Division, Media Release, News,

The Ministry of Finance (MOF), Inland Revenue Division (IRD), wishes to inform all Liquor Licence Holders of significant changes to the filing process for Amusement Gaming Tax Returns. Effective April 1st, 2026, the IRD will be transitioning to a fully digital filing system for Amusement Gaming Tax.Please note the following changes:

Media Release: Trinidad and Tobago Removed from EU Tax List

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Excerpt: “This important milestone reflects several years of sustained commitment, constructive dialogue, and close cooperation between the Ministry of Finance of Trinidad and Tobago and European Union authorities, aimed at aligning with internationally agreed standards for tax good governance. Hailing the decision, EU Ambassador to Trinidad and Tobago, H.E. Cécile Tassin stated: “The progress made…

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Media Release: IMF Acknowledges T&T Government’s Strides in Advancing Reforms and Economic Diversification

By Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, Media Release, Ministry of Finance, News, , , ,

The Honourable Davendranath Tancoo, Minister of Finance, today received the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Staff team, led by Ms. Ana Guscina, for the concluding meeting of their two-week official visit under the 2026 Article IV Consultation, the standard annual review conducted by the IMF with all its member countries. During the mission, the IMF team…

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Media Release: Landlord Business Registration Forms Coming Soon

By Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, Inland Revenue Division, Media Release, News,

Downloadable forms for Landlord Registration with the Board of Inland Revenue (BIR) will be available from March 1, 2026. This was announced by the BIR this week, as it advised that preparations are well underway to facilitate landlords seeking to become compliant. The BIR is currently involved in administrative preparations to ensure readiness for implementation…

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Media Release: Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed between FIUTT and IRD on the Exchange of Financial Intelligence

By Financial Intelligence Unit, Inland Revenue Division, Media Release, Ministry of Finance, News, , ,

The Financial Intelligence Unit of Trinidad and Tobago (FIUTT) and the Inland Revenue Division (IRD) have formalised their commitment to enhanced collaboration in combatting money laundering, terrorism financing, proliferation financing, tax avoidance and other crimes through the signing of a 2026 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The objective of the MOU is for both departments to…

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Media Release: Finance Minister at CAF Board of Directors and Audit Committee Meetings in Panama

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Earlier today, (Monday 15th December, 2025), Minister of Finance, the Honourable Davendranath Tancoo travelled to Panama City, Panama to attend both the Board of Directors and the XLVI Audit Committee (CAU) Meetings hosted by CAF – Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean in Panama City, Panama scheduled from 15th -16th December, 2025.The CLXXXVII…

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Media Release -Ministry of Finance (MOF): ‘Customs & Excise Division Launches Debit Card (LINX) Payment System to improve Service Delivery and Ease of Doing Business’

By Customs & Excise Division, Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, Media Release, ,

The Customs & Excise Division (C&ED of the Ministry of Finance is pleased to announce the official launch of its Point of Sale (POS) Debit Card (Linx) payment system, which allows customers to make secure, convenient payments directly at Customs offices across Trinidad and Tobago.The initiative represents a major step in the Division’s ongoing efforts…

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Media Release: Joint Effort by Customs and Excise Division, Port of Port of Spain and Port of Point Lisas for Management of Vessel Traffic for Cargo Operations

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The Trinidad and Tobago Customs and Excise Division, in collaboration with the Port Authority of Trinidad and Tobago (PATT) with its Cargo Handling Facility The Port of Port of Spain (PPOS) and the Point Lisas Industrial Port Development Corporation Limited (PLIPDECO) hereby advises the national community and shipping stakeholders of coordinated measures that have been…

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