Economic Overview
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Trinidad and Tobago Economy – overview
http://www.indexmundi.com/trinidad_and_tobago/economy_overview.html
Trinidad and Tobago attracts considerable foreign direct investment from international businesses, particularly in energy, and has one of the highest per capita incomes in Latin America.
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Trinidad and Tobago Economy 2016
http://www.theodora.com/wfbcurrent/trinidad_and_tobago/trinidad_and_tobago_economy.html
Economic overview and statistical data from the CIA
Industry Trends & Business Climate
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Enhancing Trinidad and Tobago’s business climate
http://www.oxfordbusinessgroup.com/analysis/enhancing-trinidad-and-tobagos-business-climate-investors
The government has dedicated considerable time and energy in recent years to improving the business climate for manufacturing firms and for the private sector in general. The aim is both to make the Trinidad and Tobago economy more competitive, and to attract increased inflows of foreign investment.
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Economy of Trinidad and Tobago
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Economy_of_Trinidad_and_Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago is recognised as a high income economy by the World Bank. Unlike most of the English-speaking Caribbean, the country’s economy is primarily industrial with an emphasis on petroleum andpetrochemicals.
Establishing a Presence
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Trinidad and Tobago – Register a Business
http://www.wikiprocedure.com/index.php/Trinidad_and_Tobago_-_Register_a_Business
Alist of what is required to register a company in Trinidad and Tobago
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Doing Business in Trinidad and Tobago
http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/trinidad-and-tobago
This site from the World Bank ranks Trinidad and Tobago on the ease of starting a business and provides the steps required to register a company
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Doing Business in Trinidad and Tobago
http://trinidadlaw.com/home/general/subcategory.aspx?categoryID=19&subcategoryID=53
A foreign investor has various options available for carrying out its investment activity in Trinidad and Tobago that are described on this site
Taxes
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Trinidad and Tobago Individual – Taxes
http://taxsummaries.pwc.com/uk/taxsummaries/wwts.nsf/ID/Trinidad-and-Tobago-Individual-Taxes-on-personal-income
The income tax rate for individuals is a flat rate of 25%.
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Trinidad And Tobago Sales Tax Rate | VAT | 2014-2016
http://www.tradingeconomics.com/trinidad-and-tobago/sales-tax-rate
The Sales Tax Rate in Trinidad And Tobago stands at 15 percent.
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Trinidad And Tobago Sales Tax Rate | VAT Forecast 2016-2020
http://www.tradingeconomics.com/trinidad-and-tobago/sales-tax-rate/forecast
In the long-term, the Trinidad And Tobago Sales Tax Rate | VAT is projected to trend around 15.00 percent in 2020, according to our econometric models.
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Trinidad And Tobago Corporate Tax Rate | 2012-2016
http://www.tradingeconomics.com/trinidad-and-tobago/corporate-tax-rate
The Corporate Tax Rate in Trinidad And Tobago stands at 25 percent.
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Trinidad and Tobago Corporate – Taxes
http://taxsummaries.pwc.com/uk/taxsummaries/wwts.nsf/ID/Trinidad-and-Tobago-Corporate-Taxes-on-corporate-income
The standard corporation tax rate is 25%, but this varies in the case of certain classes of companies as described on this site
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Trinidad And Tobago Personal Income Tax Rate | 2013-2016
http://www.tradingeconomics.com/trinidad-and-tobago/personal-income-tax-rate
The Personal Income Tax Rate in Trinidad And Tobago stands at 25 percent.
Visas
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Travel Information – Trinidad and Tobago
http://www.gotrinidadandtobago.com/travel-information/
Business travellers and tourists must produce passports valid for three months longer than the intended stay and a return ticket, for entry into Trinidad and Tobago.
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Trinidad Tobago Visa
https://trinidad-tobago.visahq.com/
Visa advice and application site for visitors to Trinidad and Tobago
Infrastructure
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Telecommunications in Trinidad and Tobago
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Telecommunications_in_Trinidad_and_Tobago
Telecommunications in Trinidad and Tobago include radio, television, fixed and mobile telephones, and the Internet.
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Trinidad and Tobago Transportation
https://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Caribbean_and_Central_America/Trinidad_and_Tobago/Transportation-Trinidad_and_Tobago-TG-C-1.html
Tips on getting to and getting around Trinidad and Tobago from real travelers and locals.
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Trinidad and Tobago
http://www.gotrinidadandtobago.com/travel-information/getting-around/
Trinidad and Tobago has an extensive network of highways and roads connecting most points of the islands, which makes it relatively easy to get around.
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Telecommunications Authority of Trinidad and Tobago
https://tatt.org.tt/
An overview of the telecom business from the telecom authority of Trinidad and Tobago
Employer Obligations
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National labour law profile: Trinidad and Tobago
http://www.ilo.org/ifpdial/information-resources/national-labour-law-profiles/WCMS_158855/lang--en/index.htm
A summary of the labor laws in Trinidad and Tobago – dated
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Employment Lawyers
http://www.hg.org/law-firms/employment/trinidad-and-tobago.html
This site provides a listing of labor lawyers in Trinidad and Tobago
Culture/Living
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Cost of Living in Trinidad And Tobago
http://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/country_result.jsp?country=Trinidad+And+Tobago
Average prices of more than 40 products and services in Trinidad And Tobago. Prices of restaurants, food, transportation, utilities and housing are included.
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Trinidad and Tobago – Currency and Cost of Living
http://www.expatfocus.com/expatriate-trinidad-tobago-currency-costs
The cost of living is fairly high in Trinidad, although much lower than in most other Caribbean countries. Port-of-Spain is currently ranked 108 most expensive places in the world for expatriates to live.
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How to Master Business Etiquette in Trinidad and Tobago
http://www.careeraddict.com/master-business-etiquette-in-trinidad-and-tobago
Dos and Don’t of business etiquette in Trinidad and Tobago
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Trinidad & Tobago – Culture, Customs & Etiquette
http://guide.culturecrossing.net/basics_business_student.php?id=206
A guide to basic, business and student etiquette
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Trinidad and Tobago – Climate and Weather
http://www.expatfocus.com/expatriate-trinidad-tobago-climate-weather
The islands of Trinidad and Tobago have a tropical climate due to their location in the Caribbean close to the Equator, characterised by long periods of hot weather with heavy rainfall at certain times of year.
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Trinidad and Tobago Weather – AccuWeather.com
http://www.accuweather.com/en/tt/trinidad-and-tobago-weather
Get the Trinidad and Tobago weather forecast. Access hourly, 10 day and 15 day forecasts along with up to the minute reports and videos
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Trinidad and Tobago travel advice – GOVUK
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/trinidad-and-tobago/safety-and-security
Latest travel advice for Trinidad and Tobago including safety and security, entry requirements, travel warnings and health
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Trinidad and Tobago – Bureau of Consular Affairs
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/trinidad-and-tobago/safety-and-security
See “Safety and Security” on this site
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Trinidad and Tobago Education System
http://www.classbase.com/Countries/Trinidad-and-Tobago/Education-System
Education is a high priority in the country and Trinidad and Tobago enjoys a fine reputation in this regard. It is free and compulsory for children from ages 5 to 15.
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International Schools in Trinidad and Tobago
http://www.expat-quotes.com/guides/trinidad-and-tobago/education/international-schools-in-trinidad-and-tobago.htm
This site lists contains the most popular international and bilingual schools in Trinidad and Tobago
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Holidays and observances in Trinidad and Tobago in 2016
http://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/trinidad/
Overview of holidays and many observances in Trinidad and Tobago during the year 2016.
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Public Holidays in Trinidad and Tobago – World Travel Guide
http://www.worldtravelguide.net/trinidad-and-tobago/public-holidays
Full list of Trinidad and Tobago public and bank holidays. Many shops, banks and other services close during public holidays
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CIA – The World Factbook -> Trinidad and Tobago
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/td.html
Demographic facts and statistics from the CIA
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Trinidad and Tobago Facts | Government, Economy
http://country-facts.findthedata.com/l/120/Trinidad-and-Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago facts about health, technology, energy, environment, military, government, economy, demographics, education and more!
Trade
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Trinidad & Tobago Customs Regulations
https://trinidad-tobago.visahq.com/customs/
Trinidad Tobago Customs regulations and procedures for importing and exporting goods at border.
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Export.gov – Doing Business in Trinidad & Tobago
http://export.gov/caribbean/doingbusinessinthecaribbeanregion/trinidadtobago/
Advice on exporting from the US to Trinidad and Tobago
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WTO | Trinidad and Tobago
https://www.wto.org/english/thewto_e/countries_e/trinidad_tobago_e.htm
This site provides key information on Trinidad and Tobago’s participation in the WTO. Trinidad and Tobago has been a member of WTO since 1 March 1995 and a member of GATT since 23 October 1962.
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Trinidad and Tobago’s – Ministry of Trade TT
http://www.tradeind.gov.tt/Portals/0/Documents/Investment/2014%20_BILATERAL%20TRADE_AGREEMENTS.pdf
A report on trade agreements for Trinidad and Tobago from the Ministry of Trade
Housing and Rentals
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Best Lodging in Trinidad, Trinidad and Tobago
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotels-g147388-Trinidad_Trinidad_and_Tobago-Hotels.html
Hotel listing for Trinidand and Tobago
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Accommodation – Trinidad and Tobago
http://www.gotrinidadandtobago.com/travel-information/accommodation
Hotel listing for Trinidand and Tobago
Travel
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Trinidad Tourism: Best of Trinidad – TripAdvisor
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g147388-Trinidad_Trinidad_and_Tobago-Vacations.html
22,319 reviews of Trinidad Hotels, Attractions, and Restaurants making it your best Trinidad resource.
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Trinidad and Tobago Travel Guide | Fodor’s Travel
http://www.fodors.com/world/caribbean/trinidad-and-tobago
Expert picks for your Trinidad and Tobago vacation, including hotels, restaurants, entertainment, shopping, top attractions, and more.