Easily register your business, company, or NGO and stay compliant with national legislation and regulations.
The Companies Registry operates under the Registrar General’s Department and is responsible for ensuring businesses comply with legislation governing companies, business names, non-profits, and newspapers.
We serve a diverse range of clients, including entrepreneurs, corporations, legal and accounting professionals, government agencies, and law enforcement. Our goal is to streamline business registration and corporate compliance while maintaining accurate public records.
Effortless Business Registration & Compliance Management
Register a Business Name
Secure your business identity under the Registration of Business Names Act
Incorporate a Profit Company
Form a limited liability company under the Companies Act
Incorporate a Non-Profit Company
Establish an organisation for charitable or social causes
Register an External (Foreign) Company
Legally operate a foreign entity in Trinidad & Tobago
Register a Non-Profit Organisation (NPO)
Comply with the Non-Profit Organisations Act
File Annual Returns
Keep your company legally compliant
Update Directors, Secretaries & Office Address
Easily manage company changes online
Register a Newspaper
Meet legal requirements under the Newspapers Act
File Business & Corporate Changes
Articles of Amendment, Amalgamation, and Share Transfers
Request Official Certificates & Documents
Obtain copies of registration certificates
Step-by-Step Process for Registering a Business or Company in Trinidad and Tobago
Step 1: Choose Your Business Structure
Sole Trader / Partnership? Register a Business Name
Limited Liability? Incorporate a Profit or Non-Profit Company
Step 2: Prepare Required Documents
Identification (National ID or Passport)
Business Name Search & Approval (if applicable)
Completed Registration/Incorporation Forms
Supporting Documents for Directors & Shareholders
Step 3: Submit Your Application
Apply online through our e-Services portal
Visit the Companies Registry Office for in-person filings
Step 4: Receive Your Certificate
Upon approval, you’ll receive official registration documents
Your business is now legally recognized
Step 5: Stay Compliant
File Annual Returns & Updates to maintain good standing
Start or Register Your Business Today
Ensure your business or NGO is officially registered and compliant, begin your application now.
National Entrepreneurship Development Company Limited (NEDCO)
Small business loans to help you start, grow, or scale your enterprise.
Sowing Empowerment through Entrepreneurial Development (SEED)
Grants and training for low-income individuals starting small businesses.
Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) Unit
Funding and oversight for NGOs delivering vital community services.
