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SEZ Enterprise Licence

The SEZ Enterprise Licence is required for businesses conducting approved economic activities within a designated SEZ. Licence holders benefit from regulatory support, tax incentives, and trade facilitation within a structured and competitive investment environment.

Licence Overview

A valid SEZ Enterprise Licence enables businesses to:

Eligibility and Requirements

Applicants for an SEZ Enterprise Licence must:

  • Be a registered business in Trinidad and Tobago.
  • Operate within a permitted SEZ sector, such as manufacturing, renewable energy, ICT, logistics, or medical tourism.
  • Meet the minimum investment threshold, based on sector requirements:
    • US$50,000 for SMEs.
    • US$1 million for large enterprises.
    • US$3 million for manufacturing, logistics, and finance sectors.
  • Maintain a minimum number of full-time employees, as required under SEZA regulations.

SEZ Enterprise/Single Zone Enterprise

An SEZ Enterprise and a Single Zone Enterprise must be incorporated or registered in Trinidad and Tobago in accordance with the Companies Act and comply with the following criteria:

Micro-Enterprise Small and Medium Enterprise Large Enterprise Single Zone Enterprise
Minimum new investments in the Zone made after 31 January 2022 and commenced within first two-year period of grant of licence US$10,000 US$50,000 US$1,000,000 US$1,500,000 in respect of:
  • Business Process Outsourcing
  • Information and Communications Technology
  • Creative Industries
US$3,000,000 in respect of:
  • Manufacturing
  • Maritime Services
  • Aviation Services
  • Fish and Fish Processing
  • Agriculture and Agro Processing
  • Financial Service
  • Medical Tourism Services
  • Logistics and Distribution
Sales Turnover <TT$250,000 >TT$250,000 – <TT$10,000,000 >TT$10,000,000 >TT$25,000,000
No. of full-time employees physically present in the Zone 1-5 6-50 >50 >50

Required Documents:

  • Company registration and tax compliance certificates.
  • Investment and financial projections.
  • Environmental and regulatory compliance documentation.
  • Completed SEZ Enterprise Licence Application Form.

How to Apply

Follow these steps to apply:

For additional support, contact:
info@seza.gov.tt.

Licence Fees and Renewal

  • Application Fee: TT$2,500 (non-refundable).
  • Annual Licence Fee: Based on business classification and scale.
  • Renewal Requirement: Licence holders must submit renewal applications at least three months prior to expiry.