About TTBizLink

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TTBizLink is a secure, user-friendly online platform that gives businesses and individuals access to information and government e-services related to trade and business. TTBizLink has two integral and complementary components which are:

The Trinidad and Tobago Trade and Business Information Portal is a one-stop online facility for searchable, accurate, comprehensive, and up-to-date information on trade and business procedures in Trinidad and Tobago. The portal provides access to multiple tools and resources under three main categories: Trade, Business, and Investment.

TRADE

Trade Procedure Search

Find step-by-step guidance on how to import and export goods into and from Trinidad and Tobago, including information on agencies involved, required documents, cost, time frames, and expected outputs.

HS Code & Tariff Finder

Search for the Most Favoured Nation (MFN) tariff rates for commodities imported into Trinidad and Tobago. Discover eligible preferential rates and the rules of origin for commodities under various Trade Agreements. All commodities are classified using the CARICOM External Tariff (CET) system, which is compliant with the international Harmonized System (HS) maintained and published by the World Customs Organization (WCO).

Market Analysis Tools

Explore, visualise, and interact with the latest international trade data using four market analysis tools:

  • International Trade Centre (ITC) Trade Map –
    Interactive online database on international trade statistics for more than 220 countries and territories, presenting useful indicators on export performance, international demand, alternative markets, and the role of competitors from both product and country perspectives.
  • International Trade Centre (ITC) Export Potential Map –
    A tool designed to identify opportunities for export growth and export diversification at the detailed country, product, and market-level.
  • International Trade Centre (ITC) Market Access Map –
    An analytical web application to support the needs of exporters and importers, trade support institutions, trade policy makers and academic institutions in researching and analysing tariffs as well as other pertinent market access conditions.
  • Observatory of Economic Complexity (OEC) –
    A map of indicators on export performance, international demand, alternative markets, and competitive markets.

Legal Reference Documents and Trade Agreements

Access legislation, trade agreements, bilateral investment treaties, double taxation treaties, and other legal reference documents pertaining to trade and business.

Trinidad and Tobago Standards

Access standards published by the Trinidad and Tobago Bureau of Standards.

BUSINESS

Business Procedures

Find guidance on regulatory requirements for starting a new business or expanding an existing business. Determine necessary steps, agencies involved, required documents, cost, time frames, and expected outputs.

Business Directories

Access a list of members and contacts of key business support organisations and trade related institutions, including the Trinidad and Tobago Chamber of Industry and Commerce, the Trinidad and Tobago Manufacturer’s Association, and the American Chamber of Commerce of Trinidad and Tobago. In addition, discover member companies using keywords and explore sector groupings.

INVESTMENT

Investment Procedures

Gain guidance on complying with regulatory requirements when undertaking an investment in Trinidad and Tobago. Determine necessary steps, agencies involved, required documents, cost, time frames, and expected outputs.

Investment Opportunities

Discover business opportunities in various sectors, including investment benefits, key stakeholders, and processes.

State Land Services

Learn about various services, forms, and processes involved in acquiring Agricultural State Land via links to the Ministry of Agriculture, Land and Fisheries’ website.

Economic Spaces

Access the Evolving TecKnologies and Enterprise Development Company Limited’s (eTecK) website and explore opportunities for accessing Industrial Parks, featuring built or land accommodation.

Investment Incentives

Find information (including eligibility criteria and application procedures) on the vast range of fiscal and other benefits provided by the Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago (GORTT) to encourage the development of various areas within the non-energy sector of the economy.