Access to Global Markets

Access to Global Markets

Established trade agreements mean your business can enjoy market access to 965 million people worldwide.

Access to Trade Agreements

  • 864 Million

    Free Trade Agreements

  • 84 Million

    Preferential Trade Agreements

  • 17 Million

    CARICOM

Internationally Affiliated

Trinidad and Tobago is a member of some of the major international associations.

A Member of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM)

Trinidad and Tobago is a full member  of  CARICOM  and therefore enjoys domestic market status in CARICOM markets.

The country has CARICOM Bilateral Agreements with the following countries:

  • Colombia
  • Costa Rica
  • Cuba
  • Dominican Republic
  • Venezuela
  • United States of America
  • Canada

Other Trade Agreements

Establishing your business in Trinidad & Tobago gives you access to other regional and international markets through existing trade agreements:

  • Economic Partnership Agreement
  • Trinidad and Tobago - Panama

Investment Protection Mechanisms

Several investment protection mechanisms have been established to guarantee investors a level playing field.

 

Bilateral Investment Treaties

Allow financial transfers to be made freely into and out of each country.

Ease requirements relating to entry, sojourn and employment.

  • United Kingdom
  • Canada
  • Switzerland
  • United States of America
  • France
  • Cuba
  • India
  • Germany
  • China
  • Spain
  • Mexico
  • South Korea

Double Taxation Treaties

  • Brazil
  • Canada
  • Denmark
  • France
  • Germany
  • India
  • Italy
  • Luxembourg
  • Norway
  • Spain
  • Sweden
  • Switzerland
  • United Kingdom
  • United States of America
  • Venezuela