By Cherie Gopie After a vessel has been sold, and there is an incident which occurs (after the sale) that gives rise to a claim of negligence, for example, by a third party, the previous vessel owner is arguably...
By M. Glenn Hamel-Smith The well-known adage says that there is no escaping death and taxes. If you are an individual, spoiler alert, I am afraid that the saying still applies to you for the moment – sorry! Perhaps...
By Miguel Vasquez The laws of Trinidad and Tobago (‘T&T’) provide for a number of corporate structures that can be utilised for the purpose of carrying on business in T&T. The most appropriate choice of structure for any particular...
By Miguel Vasquez Transfer pricing has been the focus of Governments in Trinidad and Tobago (‘T&T’) for some time, and was once again came to the fore in March, 2023 when a team from the Inter-American Center of Tax...
By Miguel Vasquez For decades, the rhetoric that automation will be the precursor to the downfall of humankind has been a central theme of dystopian cinema. As such, in December, 2022, the alarm bells of the belligerent anti-automation populace...
By Jamila Sealy ESG investing, also known as “sustainable investing” or “impact investing” refers to a type of investment which prioritizes environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors or outcomes. ESG factors are therefore non-financial performance indicators that investors...
By Deandra Frederick For businesses who rely on importing goods or raw materials it is undisputed that certainty of supply, fixed classifications for tariff purposes, and the application of appropriate rates of duty are key to fixing prices...
We all want to find the perfect gift for everyone on our Christmas list. It can be all too easy to get caught up in the frenzy of yuletide shopping, with so many businesses going overboard trying to...
For many persons, scheduling an annual medical has become a ritual. Similarly, checking the health of your company (be it an operating company, a non-operating holding company or one of a group of companies) should be regularly scheduled...
