BIR and VAT RegistrationThis Module allows companies and partnerships to apply online to the Board of Inland Revenue (BIR) for a BIR File number as well as to register for Value Added Tax (VAT).

All companies and partnerships are legally obligated to register for a BIR �le number to be used in the payment of taxes and �ling of returns. This number must be quoted on all correspondence to the BIR. There is no fee for this service.

All persons making commercial supplies of Five Hundred Thousand Trinidad and Tobago Dollars (TT$500,000.00) or more in the preceding twelve (12) month period or having evidence (in the sales forecast) that supplies will exceed TT$500,000.00 in the subsequent twelve (12) month period must register for VAT. There is no fee for this service.

Users of this Service (Applicants)This module is targeted to Law Firms and Accountants that apply for BIR and VAT registration on behalf of businesses and companies. The application form for BIR File number and VAT registration is the same, the applicant just needs to identify which service they are applying for or if it is both.

Once BIR receives the application an acknowledgement email will be sent and

the status would be updated to re�ect this.

The application would be sent to the Board of Inland

Revenue for processing.

Application Process1. To access the SEW system, an Applicant must �rst obtain a ttconnect identi�cation

number and sign up on TTBizLink for the relevant e-service(s) he/she wishes to use.

2. The applicant would submit an application via the Board of Inland Revenue module ofTTBizLink.

3. The application is automatically routed to the Board of Inland Revenue for processing.

4. Once BIR receives the application an acknowledgment email will be sent and the statuswould be updated to re�ect this.

5. BIR would contact the applicant via email to inform them on whether or not theapplication was successful.

6. Once successful, the applicant would be required to walk with originals of all uploadeddocuments for collection of the BIR File No. assignment or Vat number assignment letter.

Bene�tsThe applicants are now able to avoid visiting the BIR o�ce to �ll out paper application forms as such, the application process is more convenient and less time consuming.

Developed by PartnerTT BizLink is led by

MINISTRY OF FINANCE

For further information on the BIR number contact:

Ministry of Finance Registration UnitTaxpayer ServicesInland Revenue Division1st Floor Victoria CourtsQueen Street, Port of SpainTrinidad, West IndiesTel. (868) 623-1211-4Website: http://www.ird.gov.tt/load_page.asp?ID=24

For further information on VAT Registration contact:

Ministry of Finance Registration Unit Inland Revenue DivisionVictoria Courts, Queen Street, Port of SpainTrinidad, West IndiesTel: (868) 623-1211 Ext. 537 or (868) 625-2272Website: http://www.ird.gov.tt/load_page.asp?ID=28

The Applicant would submit an application via the Board of Inland

Revenue module of TTBizLink.

RECEIVED

bir #12345VAT #54321

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Once successful, the Applicant wouldbe required to walk with originals of all

uploaded documents for collection of theBIR File No. assignment or VAT number

assignment letter.

BIR would contact the applicantvia email to inform them on

whether or not the applicationwas successful.