🧾 How to Register a Company in Trinidad and Tobago (with Aruva Strategists)

 

Thinking about starting a business in Trinidad and Tobago? Whether you’re launching a new venture or formalizing your side hustle, registering your company is the first step to becoming a legit, tax-compliant, and bank-ready business. Here’s how the process works — and how Aruva Strategists can help.

 

 

✅ Step 1: Choose Your Business Structure

 

Before registering, you must decide what type of business structure suits your goals:

 

• Sole Trader – Best for individuals running a business alone

• Partnership – For two or more people sharing profits and responsibilities

• Limited Liability Company (LLC) – Offers legal separation between the business and its owners

 

💡 Not sure which is right? Aruva offers a free consultation to help you choose the right structure.

 

 

✅ Step 2: Choose a Business Name

 

You’ll need a unique name that:

 

• Reflects your brand or service

• Isn’t already registered by another company

• Meets naming requirements set by the Companies Registry

 

Aruva handles name checks and reservation as part of every package.

 

 

✅ Step 3: Prepare Registration Documents

 

Depending on the structure you choose, you’ll need different forms:

 

• Sole Trader/Partnership – Application for Registration (Form 1)

• LLC – Incorporation documents including Forms 45, 46, and sometimes 1A

• Supporting documents: ID copies, proof of address, signatures

 

✅ Aruva prepares and submits all these forms for you — no paperwork stress on your end.

 

 

✅ Step 4: Register with the Companies Registry

 

The forms are filed with the Registrar General’s Department (Companies Registry). Once approved, you’ll receive a:

 

• Certificate of Registration (Sole Trader/Partnership)

• Certificate of Incorporation (LLC)

 

Aruva files all forms digitally or via physical submission and tracks the approval process for you.

 

 

✅ Step 5: Get Your BIR Number

 

All registered businesses must have a Board of Inland Revenue (BIR) number to file taxes or apply for loans.

 

🎯 Aruva handles your BIR registration support, saving you time and errors.

 

 

✅ Step 6: Get a Bank Letter and Open a Business Bank Account

 

Most banks in Trinidad require:

 

• Your Certificate of Registration/Incorporation

• BIR number

• A stamped letter to open a business account

 

Aruva gives you a bank-ready letter and can help you choose and apply to the right bank.

 

 

✅ Step 7: Add Business Essentials (Optional but Smart)

 

To operate professionally, you may also need:

 

• 🖥 Google Business Profile – So customers can find you on Search & Maps

• 📧 Business Email (e.g., info@yourcompany.com)

• 🌐 A Website or Online Store

• 🧾 Branded Invoice Template or Digital Profile

 

Aruva offers bundled packages with branding, digital launch, and online payment setup — including USD acceptance via WiPay, FAC, or PayPal.

 

 

Why Register with Aruva Strategists?

 

Unlike generic providers, Aruva doesn’t just register your business — we help you launch it with credibility and tools for growth:

 

✅ Legal registration + BIR + bank letter

✅ Optional business stamp, logo, email & web setup

✅ Packages for Sole Traders, Partnerships & LLCs

✅ Free consultation & full support