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This e-service allows individuals and Attorneys-at-Law practising in Trinidad and Tobago (T&T) to electronically conduct Name Search, Name Reservation, Registration of a Business and Incorporation of a Company. These services are offered by the Registrar General’s Department of the Ministry of The Attorney General and Legal Affairs (MAGLA) which, via The Companies Act 1995 Chapter 81:01 and The Registration of Business Names Act Chapter 82:85, is empowered to register all businesses in T&T and all external companies. Users of this E-service This module is targeted at: Individuals who are applying for Name Reservation, Registration of Businesses and Incorporation of Companies. Attorneys-at-Law representing clients in T&T and abroad who are applying for Name Reservation, Registration of Businesses and Incorporation of Companies. Name Search and Name Reservation Step 1: Application I. To access the SEW system, an Applicant must first obtain a ttconnect identification number and sign up on TTBizLink for the relevant e-service he/she wishes to use such as the Company Registration e-service. The applicant can then also apply for a TTBizLink ID. II. The applicant then completes and submits the online application via the TTBizLink website – www.ttbizlink.gov.tt. III. Upon submission, the Applicant will receive a Confirmation Notice detailing the fee that must be paid. This payment can be made either in cash at The Registrar General’s Department or using a subscription account, if the Applicant has one. If a subscription account is being used, the deduction will be an automatic one once the relevant information for the deduction has been entered on the electronic application form in the relevant field. Name Reservation

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Page 1: Name Reservation - TTBizLink · 2016-01-05 · Registration of Businesses and Incorporation of Companies. Name Search and Name Reservation Step 1: Application I. To access the SEW

This e-service allows individuals and Attorneys-at-Law practising in Trinidad and Tobago (T&T) to electronically conduct Name Search, Name Reservation, Registration of a Business and Incorporation of a Company. These services are offered by the Registrar General’s Department of the Ministry of The Attorney General and Legal Affairs (MAGLA) which, via The Companies Act 1995 Chapter 81:01 and The Registration of Business Names Act Chapter 82:85, is empowered to register all businesses in T&T and all external companies.

Users of this E-serviceThis module is targeted at:

• Individuals who are applying for Name Reservation, Registration of Businesses and Incorporation ofCompanies.

• Attorneys-at-Law representing clients in T&T and abroad who are applying for Name Reservation,Registration of Businesses and Incorporation of Companies.

Name Search and Name ReservationStep 1: Application

I. To access the SEW system, an Applicant must first obtain a ttconnect identification number and sign up on TTBizLink for the relevant e-service he/she wishes to use such as the Company Registration e-service. The applicant can then also apply for a TTBizLink ID.

II. The applicant then completes and submits the online application via the TTBizLink website –www.ttbizlink.gov.tt.

III. Upon submission, the Applicant will receive a Confirmation Notice detailing the fee that must be paid.This payment can be made either in cash at The Registrar General’s Department or using a subscriptionaccount, if the Applicant has one. If a subscription account is being used, the deduction will be anautomatic one once the relevant information for the deduction has been entered on the electronicapplication form in the relevant field.

Name Reservation

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Step 2: ProcessingI. The electronic database will search for similar names, similar sounding names or partial online matches.

Step 3: ApprovalI. If the proposed name meets the criteria set out by The Registrar General’s Department, it will be approved.II. The Applicant will be informed via e-mail whether the name has been approved or is undesirable.III. Once approved, the name will be reserved for a period of forty-five (45) days. If registration is

not completed by the forty-fifth day, the name reservation will expire and the process will have to be undertaken again.

IV. Once payment is made, the name is registered with the Registrar General’s Department andlodged in its database.

Companies Registry decides whetherthe name will be approved or

deemed undesirable.

The applicant is informed of the decision via e-mail.

The Applicant submits online applicationvia www.ttbizlink.gov.tt.

Companies Registry evaluatesthe application to determinewhether the proposed name meets the stipulated criteria.

NAME RESERVATION

The Applicant pays the relevantfee either at the Cashier or via a

subscription account if he/she has one.If a subscription account is being used,

the deduction will be an automatic one.

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and Legal Affairs

Ministry of The Attorney General and Legal Affairs – Registrar General’s DepartmentHead Office: 72-74 South Quay, Port of Spain, Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. Tel: (868) 223-AGLA (2452) Fax: (868) 623-0410. Website: www.legalaffairs.gov.tt

San Fernando Office: 9 Leotaud Street, San Fernando, Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. Tel: (868) 653-4858, 657-7619 Fax: (868) 653-5407

Tobago Office: Caroline Building No. 2, No. 11 Hamilton Street, Scarborough, Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. Tel: (868) 639-3210/1330 Fax: (868) 639-2628

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This e-service allows individuals and Attorneys-at-Law practising in in Trinidad and Tobago (T&T) to electronically conduct Name Search, Name Reservation, Registration of a Business and Incorporation of a Company. These services are offered by the Registrar General’s Department of the Ministry of The Attorney General and Legal Affairs (MAGLA) which, via The Companies Act 1995 Chapter 81:01 and The Registration of Business Names Act Chapter 82:85, is empowered to register all businesses in T&T and all external companies.

Users of this E-serviceThis module is targeted at:

• Individuals who are applying for Name Reservation, Registration of Businesses and Incorporation of Companies.

• Attorneys-at-Law representing clients in T&T and abroad who are applying for Name Reservation, Registration of Businesses and Incorporation of Companies.

Registration of a Business/Incorporation of a CompanyStep 1: Application

I. To access the SEW System, an applicant must first obtain a ttconnect identification number and sign up on TTBizLink for the relevant e-service he/she wishes to use such as the Company Registration e-service. He/she can

then also apply for a TTBizLink ID.II. Following approval for Name Reservation via the TTBizLink website (www.ttbizlink.gov.tt), the Applicant

then completes and submits the relevant Registration of Business or Incorporation of Company online form.

Step 2: Processing

I. The submitted application will go through the various levels of approval at The Registrar General’s Department to ensure compliance with established criteria.

Step 3: ApprovalI. The Applicant will be informed via e-mail whether the application has been approved or rejected.

II. Once approved, the Applicant will receive an e-mail detailing the fee that must be paid and other relevant guidelines needed for obtaining the printed Certificate. Please follow these guidelines carefully.

Registration of a Business/Incorporation of a Company

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Companies Registry decides whether the application will

be approved or rejected.

The applicant is informedof the decision via e-mail.

The Applicant submits online applicationvia www.ttbizlink.gov.tt.

Companies Registry evaluates theapplication to determine whether

it meets stipulated criteria.

Once all documents are in order, theApplicant is directed to make paymentfor the application. The Applicant pays

the relevant fee either at the Cashier or viaa subscription account if he/she has one.If a subscription account is being used,

the deduction will be an automatic one.

REGISTRATION OF A BUSINESS/INCORPORATION OF A COMPANY

Companies Registry prints therelevant certiÿcate.

Once approved, the Applicant prints andsigns all relevant documents as indicated

in the e-mail notiÿcation.

The Applicant presents alldocuments to the Documents

Veriÿcation O°cer at Companies Registry.

The Applicant collects therelevant certiÿcate from

Companies Registry.

Ministry of The Attorney General

and Legal Affairs

Ministry of The Attorney General and Legal Affairs – Registrar General’s DepartmentHead Office: 72-74 South Quay, Port of Spain, Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. Tel: (868) 223-AGLA (2452) Fax: (868) 623-0410. Website: www.legalaffairs.gov.tt

San Fernando Office: 9 Leotaud Street, San Fernando, Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. Tel: (868) 653-4858, 657-7619 Fax: (868) 653-5407

Tobago Office: Caroline Building No. 2, No. 11 Hamilton Street, Scarborough, Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. Tel: (868) 639-3210/1330 Fax: (868) 639-2628

The applicable payment can be made either in cash at The Registrar General’s Department or using a subscription account, if the Applicant has one. If a subscription account is being used, the deduction will be an automatic one once the relevant information for the deduction has been entered on the electronic application form in the relevant field.

III. The printed Certificate has to be collected from the Registrar General’s Department. It can becollected at once if payment is made via a subscription account or at the time of payment ifusing cash.

Benefits• Simplified process with ‘one-stop’ interface for all applications.• Increased efficiency and reduction of manual processes.• Set service standard for the processing of all applications.

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