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Trinidad and Tobago to tax banks and insurers 0.25% on assets from 2026 to raise $575 million.
Trinidad and Tobago will impose a 0.25% asset tax on commercial banks and insurers starting Jan. 1, 2026, to raise TT$575 million for the 2026 budget, aiming to ensure large financial institutions contribute more amid strong profits and high liquidity.
The tax, exempting entities under the Special Economic Zones Act, follows similar moves in Jamaica and Barbados.
Finance Minister Davendranath Tancoo said the modest levy may lead to higher bank fees but urged citizens to use digital tools to compare services and switch providers for better value, emphasizing consumer accountability and competition to limit cost increases.
The Bankers Association seeks exemptions and tax deductibility to avoid harming sector growth.
Trinidad y Tobago para gravar a los bancos y las aseguradoras 0.25% en los activos a partir de 2026 para recaudar $575 millones.