It’s extremely important/imperative that you have local identification issued by the Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, if you’re a citizen and trying or planning to conduct business in Trinidad and Tobago especially opening a bank account or purchasing or selling property or other assets in Trinidad and Tobago.
You should aim to have at least two forms of ID, a national ID card issued by the Elections and Boundaries Commission (EBC) and possibly a passport or driver’s permit. It is also important to have a local address and proof thereof. This proof comes in the form of a utility bill eg. TTEC, WASA or bank statement no more than 3 months old. The utility bill should ideally be in your name, but if it is not, the person whose name appears on the bill should give you an authorisation letter stating that the address is your address in Trinidad and Tobago and that as the owner they’ve given you permission to use the address, a copy of their ID should accompany said letter.
Please also apply for and obtain your birth certificate and other certificates such as your marriage certificate (if applicable). These certificates are also extremely important, they are required to access services at the Registrar General’s Department such as the CROS and to apply for and access the TTBizlink and the Etax services. If you need to apply for these documents you may do so at the Registrar General’s Department.
There may be other additional requirements for different institutions such as the banks, credit unions and the Unit Trust Corporation (UTC), please ascertain same and ensure that you have all the documentation you need before attempting to conduct business in this jurisdiction. Trust me it will save you time, money and additional stress if you heed my advice.
Important links:
https://licensingappointment.mowt.gov.tt
Ministry of the Attorney General – Registrar General’s Department
https://info.ttbizlink.gov.tt/#/
https://www.etax.ird.gov.tt/_/
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