Company Registry

Easily register your business, company, or NGO and stay compliant with national legislation and regulations.

About the Companies Registry

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. 

Our core services include

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

How to Register a Business or Company

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.

Related Business and NGO Services

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.