Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands – Wednesday, 25th February 2026: The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) of the Ministry of Finance, Investment & Trade wishes to inform the business community and the general public that business licenses for the financial year (FY) 2025/2026 will expire on March 31, 2026.
Customers are advised to be aware of the following in order to facilitate the renewal process:
• Renewals of business licenses will commence on March 2, 2026.
• In conjunction with the application for renewal, registered companies are obligated to submit copies of their director registers, members/shareholders registers, beneficial owner registers and a demonstration of good standing with the Financial Services Commission (FSC).
• In conjunction with the renewal application, sole traders and partnerships are required to submit a legitimate Business Name Registration Certificate from the FSC.
• In order to avoid penalties, the application and payment for renewals must be submitted by April 30, 2026.
Please be advised that the list of certifications required for the renewal process have been significantly altered. In order to finalize the renewal process, only hotels and other short-term rental providers are required to submit their Accommodation Licensing in conjunction with their FSC Registration. Furthermore, Tourism Service Providers are required to obtain and exhibit a Tourism License from the Tourism Regulation Authority.
Given the aforementioned, it is advisable for short-term accommodation providers to request an inspection prior to the renewal deadline. Applications will not be considered until all pertinent information is received. The IRD retains the authority to request additional documentation and conduct inspections.
For additional details, please consult the IRD's website, our offices in Providenciales, Grand Turk, or the District Commissioner's Offices in the family Islands.