The trinidad and tobago securities and exchange commission ttsec is the sole regulator of the securities industry in the republic of trinidad and tobago. Trinidad, the larger island, comprises 1,841 square miles. I am an attorneyatlaw of the supreme court of trinidad and tobago engaged in the registration of the above named company under the abovementioned act. The companies amendment act, 2019 trinidad and tobago. Republic of trinidad and tobago 1554485 computer id.
Be it enacted as a bylaw of trinidad and tobago ngl limited hereinafter called the company as follows. In december 2012, the sia 1995 was repealed and replaced by the securities act sa 2012 an act to provide protection to investors from unfair, improper or fraudulent practices. The companies amendment bill, 1999 trinidad and tobago. In 2016, trinidad and tobago appointed a seized assets committee, to establish regulations and management of monies seized under the proceeds of crime act. Section 33 of the act is amended by repealing subsection 2, and substituting the following new subsections. Officially, the republic of trinidad and tobago, is an island state of the caribbean west indies. Enactment short title commencement fourth session eleventh parliament republic of trinidad and tobago republic of trinidad and tobago act no. Note on section 340 of the act section 340 of the act states that every former act company shall within two years after the commencement date of the act i. The board of directors, under the companies act 1995, directs the management of the business and affairs of. The trinidad and tobago stock exchange the trinidad and tobago stock exchange limited ttse was established in 1981 and is one of the main exchanges in the caribbean. The occupational safety and health act osh act of trinidad and tobago. The companies act, 1995 sections 9 and 309 articles of incorporation. Note on section 340 of the act section 340 of the act states that every formeract company shall within two years after the commencement date of the act i.
Colm imbert, minister of finance, met with representatives of courier companies and various business associations on wednesday, 11th march, 2020 at the ministry of finance to discuss the matter of express release consignments. Revised laws of trinidad and tobago updated to december 31st 2016. Historical facts on the petroleum industry of trinidad and tobago 1857 first well drilled for oil in trinidad 61 metres deep in the vicinity of the pitch lake by the merrimac company 1865 walter darwent founded the paria oil co. This act may be cited as the companies amendment act, 201 8. The companys registered office is orinoco drive, point lisas industrial estate, point lisas. The telecommunications act, 2001 sice the oas foreign. Of this, 36 are listed on the trinidad and tobago dollar ttd equity and mutual fund markets with a market.
Locally, by section 4 of the ompanies act of trinidad and tobago, an o fficer, in relation to a body corporate means i the chairman, deputy chairman, president or vicepresident of the board of directors. Trinidad and tobago, whether or not the company is. Trinidad and tobago ngl limited be it enacted as a bylaw of trinidad and tobago ngl limited hereinafter called the company as follows. As at march 31st 2019, there were 37 securities listed on the ttse. Its registered office is located at republic house, 917 park street, port of spain. The country is in its third and final phase of its national risk assessment nra. These rules may be cited as the water pollution rules, 2001. The bank has five subsidiaries and two associated companies. The financial institutions act, 1993 arrangement of. An act to provide for the regulation of banks and other financial institutions which engage. Trinidad and tobago companies act trinidad and tobago company law. The commission came into being as a result of the proclamation of the securities industry act in 1997. This fused entity is entitled to all of the properties, rights, benefits and assets of all of the former companies. Locally, by section 4 of the companies act of trinidad and tobago.
The securities industry act 1995 sia, 1995 is the act by which the trinidad and tobago securities and exchange commission was established. Bill anact to amend the companies act assented 4th april, 2019 enacted by the parliament of trinidad and tobago as follows. Trinidad and tobago free zones the republic of trinidad and. This act comes into effect on such date as is fixed by the president by proclamation. Cv 201003757 in the matter of the companies act 1995 and in the matter of division 12 and sections 239 and 242 of the companies act 1995 and in the matter of the incorporation of and of the articles of incorporation and byelaws of st. This act comes into effect on such date as is fixed by the. Note on maternity leave pay tax deduction section 11 of the maternity protection act, ch. All businesses sole proprietorships, partnerships and limited.
This information is intended to familiarize military. Protection against unfair competition act 1996 protection against unfair competition act, 1996 the companies formeract companiesvalidation act, 2003 the companies formeract. Application forms under the registration of business names act, chapter 82. The companies act substantially increases the range of persons to whom directors are made accountable. Home laws of trinidad and tobago companies act chapter 81.
Ministry of legal affairs ministry of the agla ministry. Trinidad and tobago association of retired persons limited hereinafter called the association as follows. Ministry of the agla ministry of the attorney general. Trinidad and tobago country handbook public intelligence. Trinidad and tobago ngl limited ttngl was incorporated in trinidad and tobago on september th 20 under the companies act, 1995. Byelaws relating generally to the conduct of the affairs of. Legal supplement part a to the trinidad and tobago gazette, vol. Foreign investment act companies registry online services. The new act allows two or more companies to be amalgamated. Liquor licences act the republic of trinidad and tobago. W of the name of the company is on the companies register.
To the best of my knowledge and belief all the requirements of section 318 of the companies act, 1995 in respect of matters precedent to the registration of the said. An act for the regulation of telecommunications in trinidad and tobago assented to 5th july, 2001. Protection against unfair competition act 1996 protection against unfair competition act, 1996 the companies former act companies validation act, 2003 the companies former act. Legal supplement part c to the trinidad and tobago gazette, vol. Guidelines on registering a business in trinidad and tobago. Company law and legislation for a company in trinidad and tobago is defined by the trinidad and tobago companies act. The commissions role is to foster the orderly development of the securities market. The 1946 act has been repealed and replaced by act 67 of 2000. Ministry of finance government of the republic of trinidad. Tcf has an established governance framework through a board of trustees twelve. Trinidad and tobago continues to address additional aml legislative deficiencies.
It has a legal framework and was accorded charitable status by the board of inland revenue of trinidad and tobago in 2006. Bill an act to amend the companies act, 1995, 1999 enacted by the parliament of trinidad and tobago as follows. Trinidad and tobago securities and exchange commission. The intellectual property office was created on the 1st december, 1997 section 3 of the patents act, 1996 and is situated at 3rd floor, capital plaza, 11 frederick street, port of spain, trinidad. An act to amend the companies act enactment enacted by the parliament of trinidad and tobago as follows. In these rules act means the environmental management act, 2000.
Republic of trinidad and tobago 1554485 computer id no. Certificate of incorporation subsea trinidad and tobago limited name of company i hereby certify that the abovementioned company, the articles of incorporation of which are attached, was incorporated under the companies act, 1995 of trinidad and tobago. Trinidad and tobago country handbook this handbook provides basic reference information on trinidad and tobago, including its geography, history, government, military forces, and communications and transportation networks. You will find below the key extracts from the trinidad and tobago companies act along with the full act. Historical facts on the petroleum industry of trinidad and.
Republic of trinidad and tobago in the high court of justice claim no. The companies act, 1995 form 3 c20502031 17 company no. Republic financial holdings limited is the ultimate parent of the group and is listed on the trinidad and tobago stock exchange. It is situated between the caribbean sea and the north atlantic ocean, northeast of venezuela, with a total land area of 1,978 square miles 5,123 square sq km. This act comes into effect on such date as is fixed. This act may be cited as the companies amendment act, 2019. Historical facts on the petroleum industry of trinidad and tobago. While most directors duties are owed to the company itself, the companies act provides for a derivative action that allows shareholders and others to sue directors on behalf of the company. Corporation taxes act ministry of energy and energy industries. Where this is done these companies become fused or consolidated as a single corporate entity. Laws of trinidad and tobago companies act chapter 81. Prohibited associations part 11 construction and interpretation of act 4. Act means the companies act, 1995 as amended by the companies amendment act.