The Registry’s main objectives are to:

• Facilitate access of intended beneficiaries to the gains provided by seven (7) amendments to the Corporation Tax Act.
• Develop a database of all artists to facilitate development of the cultural industries, research and heritage
• Optimize the benefits to be accrued to nationals from the Caribbean Single Market and Economy  and the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) between the European Union and CARICOM

1. Proof of Trinidad and Tobago citizenship
2. Samples of published work for each field of endeavour selected
3. A letter of recommendation  for all selected fields of endeavour
4. A profile of no more than 300 words
5. A headshot of yourself (4X6 inches)

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1. Profile of the organisation  (Outlining the organisation’s purpose, functions and structure)
2. A photo representative of the organisation / its logo: 4×6 inches
3. Copies of the organisation’s articles of association or incorporation / constitution or by-laws
4. Resumes  of the executive of the organisation, or at least three (3) which includes the Founder / President / Chief Executive Officer (Profiles and Biographies are not accepted)
5. Copies of minutes  of two recent meetings, one of which records the establishment of the current executive of the organisation
6. Samples of published work for each field of endeavour selected

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1. Synopsis documentation for each work listed (a summary of the script)
2. A Full Script / Lyrics / Treatment for each work listed (the entire text for the work)
3. A Distribution Plan  for each work listed (an outline of channels and strategy for distributing the work to the general public)

Click here for detailed guidelines on requirements certifying audio, visual or video productions as an individual or organisation.

1. Copies of the organization’s Articles of Association or Incorporation / Constitution or By-Laws. (In the case where the organization does not possess these required documents, at least fifty-one percent (51 %) of the executive members are required to be citizens of Trinidad and Tobago).
2. Resumes of at least three (3) members of the Executive. (Profiles and bios will are not accepted)
3. Festival Documentation:

• Overview of Festival  (background on festival, program of activities)
• Marketing Plan(strategy for promotion)
• Evidence to showcase the festival was hosted for at least three (3) years or for three (3) instances over a period of time in the form of: newspapers articles, advertisements (digital, print or video), memorabilia, sponsorship letters, tickets, official passes and flyers to name a few.

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