Compare the professional service scope and the Companies Registry's own fees separately. The cheapest quote is not necessarily the most complete one.
Ask which registration service the price covers
Sole trader business-name registration and company incorporation are different Registry processes. They involve different details, documents, participants and continuing responsibilities. A quotation should name the legal structure and the deliverables.
Be wary of vague labels such as 'full registration' with no breakdown. Ask whether the quote covers a business-name application, a company incorporation filing, CRA support or some combination of those items.
Separate government charges from professional charges
The Companies Registry publishes its name-reservation and registration fees. For an individual business name, its current guidance lists TT$20 for name reservation and TT$220 for registration. Government charges should be identified rather than hidden in a consultant's fee.
BizReg Consulting advertises sole trader registration assistance from TTD $650 and limited liability company registration assistance from TTD $1,500. These are professional starting prices; confirm the precise scope and government charges in the written quotation.
Ask who handles queries and corrections
A name reservation can be approved, queried or rejected by the Registry. Clarifications and alternative applications may create extra work or fees. Ask what assistance is included if a query comes back.
Also ask whether changes to information supplied by the client, missing documents or an expired reservation affect the price. These are practical questions that matter before the application begins.
Check whether CRA-related work is included
Company incorporation may involve directors and incorporators each needing appropriate Companies Registry Accounts. One headline quote may assume those accounts are already ready, while another includes administrative help with them.
Clarify whether identity preparation, participant approvals and related communications are included in the professional service. Avoid sending passwords or sensitive login credentials to anyone who has not explained how data will be handled.
Ask what constitutes completion
An email acknowledging electronic submission is not the same as receiving the final certificate and completing required signed-document stages. The Companies Registry specifies steps after payments for the registration or incorporation process.
Request a written description of the milestones, estimated administrative handoffs, documents you receive, and who will communicate any outstanding step. That lets you compare like with like, rather than comparing two prices for different work.
Questions business owners ask
Are BizReg's service prices government filing fees?
No. BizReg's advertised amounts are independent professional assistance fees; applicable Registry charges are separate unless clearly included in a specific written quotation.
Should I choose the lowest quotation?
Compare the scope, completeness, reliability and any exclusions before deciding.
Can a consultant guarantee Registry approval?
No. The Registrar makes official decisions under the applicable process.
Official references
Check the current source before making an application, as requirements and procedures can change.