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Republic of Trinidad and Tobago

Trinidad & Tobago

Ranked #9 of 22

Opportunity Score

72/100

Population

1.5M

Digital Nomad

60/100

Market Overview

Energy-rich, industrialized economy with the most diversified non-tourism base in the region.

Key Indicators

Bars show how Trinidad & Tobago compares across the 22 tracked Caribbean markets.

Opportunity Score
72/100
Real Estate Growth
5.1%
Tourism Growth
4.9%
Cost of Living
58/100
Internet Speed
118 Mbps
Digital Nomad Score
60/100
Safety Score
42/100
Healthcare
64/100
Expat Community
60/100
Tax Friendliness
50/100

Internet speed: Median fixed broadband download speed; among the fastest in the English-speaking Caribbean. Source: Ookla Speedtest Global Index · 2024.

336,696 annual tourist arrivals (2024)

Total visitor arrivals. Source: Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago.

Tax Profile

Headline statutory rates for Trinidad & Tobago. The Tax Friendliness score above is derived from these figures.

Personal Income

30%

top rate

Corporate

30%

standard rate

Capital Gains

0%

on disposals

VAT / Sales

12.5%

standard rate

Personal top rate 30%; corporate 30% (35% for banks/petrochemicals); no capital gains tax; VAT 12.5%.

Source: PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries · 2025. Statutory headline rates; individual circumstances and incentive programs may differ. Not tax advice.

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