Trinidad and Tobago VAT / Sales Tax
Detailed vat / sales tax rates and rules for Trinidad and Tobago in 2026.
VAT / Sales TaxTTD
Trinidad and Tobago levies a 12.5% value-added tax (VAT) on most goods and services. Essential items including basic food items, prescription drugs, and agricultural inputs are zero-rated. Educational services, financial services, residential rental, and medical services are exempt. Exports are zero-rated. Monthly VAT returns are required.
Standard Rate
12.5%
Registration Threshold
Annual taxable supplies exceeding TTD 500,000
Reduced Rates
0% — Basic food items, prescription drugs, agricultural supplies, exports0% — Educational services, financial services, residential rental
How Trinidad and Tobago VAT / Sales Tax compares
Trinidad and Tobago’s standard VAT / sales tax rate of 12.5% is the 129th highest of 203 countries TaxAtlas tracks, below the global average of 13.7% and North America’s regional average of 10.4%.
Trinidad and Tobago
12.5%
North America average
10.4%
Global average
13.7%
