Renew Sole Trader Registration In Jamaica By Yourself
- You can renew your sole trader registration by submitting a request to the Companies Office of Jamaica.
- You can obtain the renewal application form from the COJ’s Office or download it from their website – COJ Forms. Or, you can download the form directly from this link – Sole Proprietor form BN1.
- Complete the form exactly as directed.
- Attach the supporting documents to the application form.
- Pay the renewal fee at cashier at the COJ’s Office and get the payment receipt.
- Submit the completed application to the COJ assisting officer at the service section.
- After receiving your application, the officer will issue you a notice acknowledging receipt. Your application will then be sent to the appropriate authority for processing and approval.
- The COJ will review your application, and if it’s correct, they will approve it. They will also process the necessary renewal documents.
- You can collect your renewed business registration certificate by visiting the COJ office at the time indicated on the receipt notice.
Please note that late renewals may incur a J$1000 charge
Required Documents For Renew Sole Trader Registration
- Complete application form: Sole Proprietor: Form BN1.
- To be renewed
- Identification document.
- Receipt of payment
- TRN card.
Find Office Locations and Contact
Companies Office of Jamaica Main OfficeAddress at 1 Grenada Way (at Grenada Crescent and Grenada Way), Kingston 5, Jamaica
W.I
Customer Service Contact
Telephone: (876) 908-4419-26
Fax: (876) 996-7152
Email: custsupport@orcjamaica.co
Technical Support Contact
Telephone: (876) 919-1990
Email: techsupport@orcjamaica.com
Hours of Operation:
Monday – Wednesdays 8:30am – 3:30pm
Thursday through Friday 8:30am – 3 :00pm
Montego Bay Branch
Address: The Annex Unit 3 Annex Plaza AliceEldermire Drive FairviewMontego Bay St. James
Telephone: (876) 276-9558
– Contact details
Eligibility
- The applicant must be a holder a Business registration certificate, which needs to be renewed.
Fees
- Renewal fees for sole traders are J$2,500
Validity
- The validity of a business registration certificate is for three years. It should be renewed on time to avoid additional renewal fees.
Documents for Use
Processing Time
- Within two working days, the renewal of your business registration will be completed.
Requirements Information
- Information for businesses
- Proprietor Information.
- Information about the Secretary in particular.
- GCT Registration
- Declaration.
You will need the document
- Valid Business registration certificates prove that you are authorized to run a business in Jamaica, as required by law.