Ministry of Legal Affairs Companies Registry Forms
Our goal is to provide essential services to all people, as required by the laws of Trinidad and Tobago. See the forms below: The Office of the Registrar General is a subdivision of the Registrar General. It reports to the Tobago Central Administrative Services (CAST) for administrative support and the Ministry of the Attorney General and Legal Affairs for legal management. This communication is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. The following documents (forms) must be filed in triplicate: (1), (3), (4), (5) and (6) Application forms under the Business Names Registration Act, Chapter 82:85 and the Companies Act, 1995 (Chapter 81:01) can all be found here The Business Names Registration Act Land Registry Application Forms Chapter 82:85 can be downloaded here. They should seek appropriate professional advice and support if necessary; The Department of the Registrar General cannot give such advice. Therefore, for simplicity, reference is made to the “Registrar” on this website. We ensure that the administration of justice operates quickly, efficiently and efficiently, and that all people have adequate access to justice, regardless of their means. We ensure that the most important events on the island are recorded. Documents to be submitted: (1) to (5), including the registered number of documents/files must be submitted. The Commercial Register (“the Register”) is a division of the Department of the Registrar General (“RGD”).
The Registry is administered directly by the Registrar General. Companies Act, c. 81:01, provides that any corporation registered in the Commercial Register of the Registrar shall file an annual return (“the Return”) containing the required disclosures with the Registrar within thirty (30) days after the anniversary of the incorporation, continuance or amalgamation of the corporation. Certified true copies or simple copies (drafts) of all documents submitted to the commercial register may be requested. Changes can be made to the registered business. Changes include a change of ownership, a change of business address or a change in the name of the business. This service is available at the Office of the Registrar General, Commercial Register. Cost/Fee: $5.00 per page for draft plus $20.00 per certified copy. Certified copies of certificates cost $20.00 Requirements of section 318 of the Companies Act The Registrar General is the Registrar General of Business Names under the Business Names Registration Act, Cap. 82:85, and the Registrar General of Newspapers under the Newspapers Act, Cap. 20:01.
The Registrar General is also the Registrar of Societies for the purposes of the Companies Act, c. 81:01.
