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About Jamaica

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Jamaica is situated in the Caribbean Sea, about 145 kilometres (90 mi) south of Cuba, and 191 kilometres (119 mi) west of Hispaniola ....read more


Vision 2030 Jamaica - National Development Plan is the 'roadmap' for making "Jamaica, the place of choice to live, work, raise families and do business”.

How to Start Business in JAM  ( read or download this PDF)

Legal Requirements  
  • STEP 01:Register your company or business name at The Office of the Registrar of Companies   .Click and download the Relevant Forms used in The Office of the Registrar of Companies
  •  STEP 02: Obtain National Insurance (NIS) reference number from National Insurance Scheme Office . To download NIS registration form click here
  • STEP 03: Obtain Taxpayer Registration Number (TRN) Click and download the Relevant Forms
  •  STEP 04: Register with the Inland Revenue Department for Income Tax, General Consumption Tax (GCT) and other statutory deductions
  • STEP 05 Register with the National Housing Trust (NHT)
Choose A Structure
Each person who intends to go into business must decide on the legal structure best suited to his or her needs. The legal structure of a commercial enterprise defines the legal relationships within the enterprise as well as its relationship to its environment. In choosing the best structure, you should consider your personality, the purpose of the enterprise, its size and tax, management and statutory requirements for the several types of commercial enterprises there are.Check  The Office of the Registrar of Companies   
List of Relevant forms used in The Office of the Registrar of Companies

Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC)

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The Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) has been established as the premier business support organizations in Jamaica, for the Micro , Small & Medium Sector.

JBDC Business Information Centres

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The Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) has extended its services to micro and small entrepreneurs’ islandwide through the establishment of Business Information Centres at several locations across the island. The establishment of these centres is a collaborative effort between JBDC and several professional and business organizations..........read more

Grow Your Business in JAM

Successfully managing a business requires specific management skills in addition to knowledge of key business practices. Within this section you’ll learn about leadership traits, decision-making skills, and how to manage your employees. Additionally, we’ll walk you through a host of important topics to manage your business including: marketing basics, setting prices, filing your business taxes, legal considerations, forecasting for future growth, and financing options. If you have been operating a successful business and feel that you have moved beyond the start-up phase, it may be time to consider how to grow your business.
Winning Government Contracts
 Learn the rules that will help you sell to one of the biggest consumer the Jamaica government.The Office of the Contractor-General Jamaica  is the designated Governmental Authority for Contract Awards.Download the Quick Guide to Contract Awards.pdf
Marketing 
Promoting your company and its products and services is important for growing your business beyond its current client base. If done properly, marketing builds brand recognition and informs potential consumers of what you are selling, why they should buy it, and why they should buy it from you. 
Exporting 
Deciding to export is a serious step towards the growth of your company.If you are new to exporting, go through this section to learn about exporting procedures and the requirements for exporting goods from Jamaica. Jampro is the agency for registering business they intend to do exports
Exporting procedures
  • Registration is required only for individuals or entities exporting goods on a commercial basis or for the purpose of trade which will result in the generation of revenue
Registration Requirements
  • The Trade Board Certification Unit is the designated Governmental Authority to certify products which comply with the rules of origin of a given preferential trade scheme.Issuing Certificates of origin
  • APPLY FOR THE NECESSARY PERMITS/LICENCES AT VARIOUS AGENCIES:
  • Incentives Applicable to All Industries
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