How to Register as Sole Trader in Jamaica

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Register as Sole Trader in Jamaica By Yourself

  1. You can register a new business as a sole proprietor in Jamaica by visiting the Companies Office of Jamaica. To submit your application, please click this link: Link.
  3. You can obtain the “Super Form” business registration application form (No BRF1) from the COJ or download it directly from this link: Links
  4. Please read the information provided in the application form and fill the appropriate sections for new business registration as instructed and under section A, part 5a, choose “Sole Proprietor-Individual”
  5. After filling out the application form, gather the necessary supporting documents listed in the “Required Documents” section below and attach them along with the completed application form.
  6. Pay the required registration fee at the cashier’s counter and receive the payment receipt.
  7. Send the completed application and all required documents, including the payment receipt, to the COJ officer in the service section.
  8. After receiving your application, the official issues an acknowledgment receipt and forwards it to the appropriate department for processing.
  9. The COJ will review your application. If it meets the requirements for registration, they’ll approve it and prepare the Business registration Certificate.
  10. You can visit the COJ office to collect your registration certificate. The certificate will include the NIS and TRN numbers of your business.

Apply Online

  1. Before you register your business, reserve a name. To see the steps involved in reserving a business name, please refer to the wiki-procedure “Jamaica – Reserve a Business Name”.
  2. You can apply online for Business registration at the COJ website Link
  3. If you have an existing account with the COJ, click on “GO to SERVICE” to sign in. Click on “Create Account to Register”
  4. Complete the registration page and click “REGISTER”. If you have filled in the correct information, you will automatically be logged into your account
  5. After logging in, click “Register A Business”. You will see details about your business name, expiry day, state (Approved/Rejected), and action
  6. Click on Action to go to the Online Business Registration Form
  7. Fill in the information, click “Save”, then select “Validate Name” and “Validate Address” and wait until validation is complete. Click on “Next Section” for the next page.
    NOTE Open the dropbox and choose “ INDIVIDUAL PROPRIETOR “
  8. This page will ask you to confirm that your company has a branch. Once you have answered the question, click on “Validate Branch” to move to the next section.
  9. Next, click “Add Individual” and fill out your details. After that, wait for validation and click “Next Section”.
  10. Next, click “Fill With My User Profile” to confirm and validate the information. Finally, click “Finish” to submit your application
  11. After processing your application, the system will direct you to your application page. Here you’ll find your business registration details. This information includes: Submitted, In review, Created Date, Resource ID, and Submitted. Click on the Download icon and scroll up to find the tiles you need to sign your documents electronically. You will need to have assistance to navigate these tiles.
  12. After you have submitted your registration fee and application fee, the system will automatically process your transaction. It will also generate a receipt that you can view or download. You will receive the same receipt to your email address.
  13. After processing, close the application and wait to receive your registration certificate at your chosen address.

Note

  • You have the option to either apply for the standard service, which takes two working days, or for the expedited service the same day at J$3000. Next day Express service is available at J$ 1500
  • You must first reserve your Business Name with Jamaica’s Companies Office before you can start the process of registering your company. Refer to Wikiprocedure: Jamaica – Reserve a Business Name

Required Documents For Register as Sole

  • Complete the Application Form
  • Documents to verify your current address, such as a driver’s license or utility bill
  • Tax Registration Number (TRN).
  • Original, valid identification document
  • Letter exempting work permit
  • Some businesses require professional certification, such as doctors, lawyers, pharmacists, engineers, surveyors, real estate developers, heir dressers, barbers, custom brokers, pest control operators, child care, and golden age care services.

Upload these documents to your online application

  • TRN
  • Valid identification document
  • Documentation attesting to the address
  • Certification for professionals
  • Letter exempting work permit
  • Reservation of name

Find Office Locations and Contacts

Companies Office of Jamaica Main OfficeAddress at 1 Grenada Way (at Grenada Crescent and Grenada Way), Kingston 5, Jamaica W.I

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 Fair view Montego Bay St. James
Telephone: (876) 276-9558

Eligibility

  • Individuals who want to register a company under a business name can apply as a Sole Proprietor

Fees

  • Individual sole proprietorship $2500

Validity

  • The certificate is valid three years

Documents for Use

Superform: Link

Processing Time

  • Normal service takes two working days to process

Instructions

A business is an entity where the owners assume all of the risks associated with the entity, whether it’s a sole trader, partnership or registered under the business name act

For online apps:

  • Fill out the Application for Business Name Registration
    • Complete the Business Name Registration Form.
    • All required documents can be attached or uploaded
    • To ensure it is completed correctly, validate the form
    • Save the form, then click Finish
  • For each proprietor, create an account
    • Every proprietor must have an account that is linked to the email address used for the application.
    • If you have lost access to your email address, a new profile should be created and your application redone.
  • Sign the application
    • Logging in to your account is required for each proprietor.
    • Electronic signatures are possible by clicking a checkbox
    • An email address associated to your profile will receive a secret code. Please check your spam folder as the secret phrase could end up in spam.
    • Fill in the secret and your username and password to complete the signing
  • Once all parties have signed, you can pay for the registration
    • Only a web account can be used to make payments.
    • For an additional charge, courier can be selected as a delivery option

Requirements Information

  • Information for businesses
  • Proprietor Information
  • Information about the Secretary
  • GCT Registration
  • Declaration
  • Please complete the section required for registration of a business

You will need the document

  • Valid Business registration certificates prove that you are authorized to run a business in Jamaica, as required by law

Information that might be of assistance

Individual Sole Proprietor

  • One owner (proprietor) for a business name. The owner must be a natural person.

External Links

  • Jamaican Government: Links

Source

Link

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