Single Zone
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Single Zone Enterprise Licence

Single Zone Enterprise Licence

Licence Overview

The Single Zone Enterprise Licence is issued to businesses that operate as the sole enterprise within a designated SEZ. This licence allows businesses to establish operations within a specific zone while benefiting from regulatory and fiscal incentives.

A valid Single Zone Enterprise Licence enables businesses to:

Eligibility Criteria

Schedule 4 of the SEZ Act prescribes the eligibility criteria for Single Zone Enterprises. We note that the said criteria were revised by virtue of the provisions of Legal Notice No. 116 of 2024

Applicants for a Single Zone Enterprise Licence must

Be a legally registered business in Trinidad and Tobago.
Meet the investment threshold requirements:
- US$1.5 million for ICT, BPO, and service-based industries.
- US$3 million for manufacturing, logistics, and financial services.
Submit a comprehensive operational plan detailing SEZ development, employment creation, and economic contribution.

Single Zone Enterprise

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:

	Single Zone Enterprise
The Single Zone Enterprise shall be: Incorporated or registered in Trinidad and Tobago in accordance with the Companies Act; or Registered under the Registration of Business Names Act	✓
Minimum new investments in the Zone made after 31 January 2022 and commenced within first two-year period of grant of licence	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$25,000,000
No. of full-time employees physically present in the Zone	>50

Required Documents

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.
An Operation Plan – Form 6, Schedule 1 to the Regulations.
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.
The written consent of the owner of the property for the designation and use of the property as a Special Economic Zone.
An AML/CFT/PF risk assessment – Form 7, Schedule 1 to the Regulations.
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.
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.
A Declaration consenting to the entry of inspectors – Form 8, Schedule 1 to the Regulations.
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.
A copy of all building permits and/or planning approvals to satisfy the requirements for development standards for roads, drainage and utilities.
A copy of any certificates issued under the Environmental Management Act, Chap. 35:05.
A copy of any certificates issued under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Chap. 88:08
The source of funding.
A reference from a banker or a reputable firm of lawyers or accountants.
Financial projections for the next three years, or any other financing and or contractual arrangements of the applicant.
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:

Download the Single Zone Enterprise Licence Application Form Package.
Complete each form and attach the necessary documents as outlined in the respective form.
Email the completed forms and required documents to applications@seza.gov.tt
TTSEZA will review and assess the application.
Applicants will receive an official notification of the outcome.

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

Licence Fees and Renewal

Application Fee: TT$2,500 (non-refundable).
Annual Licence Fee: Determined based on investment and operational scale.
Renewal Requirement: Licence renewals must be completed at least three months before expiry.

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