A Pay as you Earn (PAYE) number must be obtained by all companies and sole traders who hire employees. The PAYE number is used to remit taxes withheld from employees' earnings in accordance with the PAYE System.
How do I apply?
You must fill out an application form and return it, together with supporting documentation, to one of the offices of the Ministry of Finance below. Application forms can be obtained at any of the offices listed below, or you may download the application forms by following the links at the end of this section. These numbers must be utilised for the duration of the life of the individual or company.
What documents do I need?
The following documents must be submitted with your completed application form:
Companies:
• Original & copy of the Certificate of Incorporation / Registration.
• Name & File Numbers of Directors.
• Original & Copy of Notice of Directors.
• Original and Copy of Notice of Addresses.
• Outstanding returns (if applicable).
• Self-Employed Individuals and Sole Traders:
• Original & copy of Certificate of Registration (if applicable).
• Original and copy of national identification (ID card, passport or driver's permit).
• Outstanding returns (if applicable).
• Individual Employees:
• Original and copy of national identification (ID card, passport or driver's permit).
• Letter from employer indicating effective date of employment and salary, or TD4 Certificate (this is issued by your employer) for prior years.
• Outstanding returns (if applicable).
Partnerships:
• Name and addresses of each partner.
• Evidence of BIR numbers for each partner- Original and Copy of Certificate of Registration, and/or Partnership agreement.
• Outstanding returns (if applicable).
Taken from the
Ministry of Finance Web site: www.gov.tt/services