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SEZ Enterprise Licence

Licence Overview

A valid SEZ Enterprise Licence enables businesses to:

  • Conduct commercial activities within an SEZ.
  • Access corporation tax at a reduced rate of 15%.
  • Benefit from VAT zero-rating on approved goods and services.
  • Obtain import duty exemptions on machinery and raw materials.

Eligibility and Requirements

Applicants for an SEZ Enterprise Licence must:

  • Be incorporated or registered in Trinidad and Tobago in accordance with the Companies Act Chap 81:01;
  • Operate within a permitted SEZ sector, such as manufacturing, renewable energy, ICT, logistics, or medical tourism.
  • Meet the minimum new investment in the Zone made after 31 January 2022 and commenced within the first two -year period of the grant of the licence as follows, :
    • US $10,000 for Micro -Enterprises
    • US$50,000 for Small and Medium Enterprise (SME)
    • US$1 million for large enterprises.
  • Have a Sales Turnover as follows:
    • <TT$250,000 for Micro -Enterprises
    • >TT$250,000- <TT $10,000,000 for SMEs
    • >TT$10,000,000 for Large Enterprises
  • Have the following number of full-time qualified employees physically present in the Zone
    • 1-5 for Micro -Enterprises
    • 6-50 for SMEs
    • >50 for Large Enterprises

SEZ Enterprise

A SEZ 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 (SME) Large Enterprise
The SEZ Enterprise shall be incorporated or registered in Trinidad and Tobago in accordance with the Companies Act, Chap. 81:01 ✓ ✓ ✓
Minimum new investments in Zone made after 31 January 2022 and commencedwithin first two-year period of grant of licence. US$10,000 US$50,000 US$1,000,000
Sales Turnover <TT$250,000 >TT$250,000 – <TT$10,000,000 >TT$10,000,000
Number of full-time qualified employees physically present in the Zone 1-5 6-50 >50

Required Documents

  1. Where applicable, certified by the Registrar of Companies, the Office of the Attorney General and Ministry of Legal Affairs:
    1. The Certificate of Business Registration, where registered as a Partnership under the Registration of Business Name Act;
    2. Local Company • the Certificate of Incorporation, Articles of Incorporation, By-Laws and the last year’s Annual Return;
    3. External Company -the Certificate of Registration, Application for Registration and the last year’s Annual Return; or
    4. Public -private partnership – the Partnership Agreement.
  2. An Operation Plan – Form 6, Schedule 1 to the Regulations.
  3. A copy of the deed of conveyance, certificate of title, lease agreement or other documentary evidence establishing the right to occupy the property, certified by the Registrar General, Land Registry, the Office of the Attorney General and Ministry of Legal Affairs.
  4. The written consent of the owner of the property for the designation and use of the property as a Special Economic Zone.
  5. An AML/CFT/PF risk assessment – Form 7, Schedule 1 to the Regulations.
  6. Audited Financial Statements and/or Management accounts for the last two years of operations, if applicable; financial projections; bank statements, or any other financing and or contractual arrangements as evidence of the applicant’s ability to meet the Zone-related investment criteria specified in Schedule 4 of the Act.
  7. A list of the employee names, identification numbers, positions, nationalities, number of full-time personnel and level within the organisation, as evidence of the applicant’s ability to meet the minimum personnel requirements for the management of the Special Economic Zone.
  8. A Declaration consenting to the entry of inspectors – Form 8, Schedule 1 to the Regulations.
  9. An affidavit verifying the property comprising the proposed Special Economic Zone is not subject to any dispute or any actual or impending legal liability or contingency that could give rise to a legal claim relating to the occupancy of the said property.
  10. A copy of all building permits and/or planning approvals to satisfy the requirements for development standards for roads, drainage and utilities.
  11. A copy of any certificates issued under the Environmental Management Act, Chap. 35:05.
  12. A copy of any certificates issued under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Chap. 88:08
  13. The source of funding.
  14. A reference from a banker or a reputable firm of lawyers or accountants.
  15. Financial projections for the next three years, or any other financing and or contractual arrangements of the applicant.
  16. Please provide copies of one of the following valid picture identification documents for each of the directors. partners and officers listed above: Bio-data page of passport. national identification card or driver’s licence.

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.

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