How to Register a Business

in Trinidad and Tobago

Registering a business in Trinidad and Tobago is now fully digital through the Companies Registry Online System (CROS), launched in February 2023. Whether you’re establishing a sole trader, partnership, company, or external company, follow this step-by-step guide to complete your registration efficiently.

For profit business can be registered as one of the following:

  • Sole Trader
  • Company
  • Partnership
  • External Company

General Steps are as follows:

Creation of Companies Registry Account
Group 5804
Name Search
Group 5806
Name Reservation
Group 5807
Consent
Group 5808
Registration of a Business - Incorporation of a Company
Group 5809
Approval & Receipt of Certificate of Registration- Incorporation
Group 5810

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Includes detailed requirements, fee schedules, and document checklists.