Source-cited draft: company formation & entity choice for Jamaica (tax year 2025) — rates, thresholds and rules with primary-source citations. Unverified; pending local-accountant review.
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| Entity types and incorporation | Companies are incorporated under the Companies Act at the Companies Office of Jamaica (COJ). The private company limited by shares is the most common vehicle. Figures below are indicative 2025 amounts and should be confirmed. | |
| Common entity types | Private company limited by shares, public limited company, sole trader/business name, partnership, branch of overseas companyCompanies Act | |
| Registry | Companies Office of Jamaica (COJ)Companies Act | |
| Minimum share capital — private company | No statutory minimum; at least one share must be issued (nominal capital)Companies Act | |
| Minimum paid-up capital — public limited company | Approximately US$4,400 paid-upCompanies Act | |
| Name reservation | Name search and reservation at COJ; reservation valid for 90 daysCompanies Act | |
| Incorporation document | Articles of Incorporation (Companies Form 1) filed with COJCompanies Act |
Companies are incorporated under the Companies Act at the Companies Office of Jamaica (COJ). The private company limited by shares is the most common vehicle. Figures below are indicative 2025 amounts and should be confirmed.
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| Incorporation fee | Approximately JMD 27,000 (plus at least JMD 500 if documents stamped at COJ)Companies Act |
| Incorporation timeline | Certificate of Incorporation typically issued within about 4 working days if documents are in orderCompanies Act |
| Post-incorporation tax registration | Register with TAJ for a Taxpayer Registration Number (TRN), GCT (if required), and enroll for NIS, NHT and HEARTRevenue Administration Act |
| Annual return to COJ | Companies must file an Annual Return with the Companies Office of Jamaica each yearCompanies Act |
| Minimum directors / secretary | At least one director required; a company secretary is requiredCompanies Act |
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