COMMENCEMENT OF BUSINESS LICENCE RENEWAL PERIOD 

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Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands – Monday, 30th March 2026: The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) of the Ministry of Finance, Economic Development, Investment, and Trade, wishes to advise the business community and the general public that the renewal period for Business Licences will commence on April 1, 2026 and end on April 30, 2026.

During this renewal period, the existing fee structure implemented in March 2015 will remain in effect.  Businesses that renew on time will be covered for 12 months at the applicable current rate. 

The Government continues to consider stakeholder feedback and is working on amendments to the Business Licensing framework, which are intended to take effect on a date subject to completion of the necessary legislative process. Further information will be provided in due course.

IMPORTANT NOTICES:

The public is advised that all renewal applications and new Business Licence applications must be submitted online via the IRD E-Services Portal. Persons can register and access services at www.gov.tc/revenue.

To facilitate a smooth renewal process, customers are reminded of the following requirements:

  • Registered companies must submit copies of their Directors Register, Members/Shareholders Register, Beneficial Owner Register, along with evidence of Good Standing from the Financial Services Commission (FSC) at the time of renewal.  Any changes in particulars must be submitted in a separate notice.
     
  • Sole traders and partnerships are required to submit a valid Business Name Registration Certificate issued by the FSC (except where the business is self-named).
     
Please be advised that the list of clearances required for the renewal process has been revised. Only hotels and other short-term rental providers are required to submit proof of Accommodation Licensing along with their FSC Registration.
 
Additionally, Taxi and VIP operators, as well as Scheduled/Unscheduled Bus Service (Jitney) providers, must present a valid Public Service Licence at the time of renewal.
 
The Department encourages all businesses to prepare and submit their applications on time to ensure timely processing and to avoid any disruption.
 
For additional information, please visit the Inland Revenue Department’s website www.gov.tc/revenue or contact the Department’s offices in Providenciales at Phone: (649) 338-5234 and Grand Turk at Phone: (649) 338-2061, or the District Commissioner’s Offices in the Family Islands.