Country tax profile · 2026
Trinidad and Tobago VAT / sales tax
How Trinidad and Tobago taxes VAT / sales
Trinidad and Tobago charges a standard VAT/GST of 12.5% on most goods and services, with reduced rates on some essentials.
Compiled by MyNomadWorld for Trinidad and Tobago and currently being re-verified against primary sources. Confirm with a local adviser before relying on it.
How Trinidad and Tobago's VAT / sales tax compares
Trinidad and Tobago's VAT / sales tax of 12.5% is the 132nd highest of the 196 countries we track, against a global average of 14.1% and a North America average of 10.2%.
Countries with a similar VAT / sales tax
Belize (12.5%) · Saint Lucia (12.5%) · Costa Rica (13%) · Philippines (12%) · Guatemala (12%) · Nepal (13%)
Who is a tax resident of Trinidad and Tobago?
Resident/ordinarily resident or domiciled individuals are taxed on worldwide income whether or not remitted; presence of 183+ days generally triggers residence. Non-residents taxed only on T&T-source income.
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What is the VAT / sales tax rate in Trinidad and Tobago?
Trinidad and Tobago charges a standard VAT/GST of 12.5% on most goods and services, with reduced rates on some essentials.