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What is the company registry in Jamaica?
The Companies Office of Jamaica
1 Grenada Way, Kingston 5, Jamaica W.I.
About Jamaica
The Jamaica Companies Registry is located in Kingston and was founded in 1975.
Jamaica is an island country in the Caribbean Sea and the West Indies. The main language of Jamaica is Jamaican which is spoken by 98.8% of the population with other languages such as English and Patwa spoken by a small percentage. The local currency is the Jamaican dollar (JMD). The population of Jamaica is over 2.82 million.
Jamaica Economy
The Real GDP in Jamaica is in the region of $29.225 billion with a GDP per capita of $10,300. Jamaica economy growth has been bolstered by tourism, services, construction, and private consumption. The leading export commodities for Jamaica are aluminum oxide, refined petroleum, natural gas, liquor, processed fruits and nuts.
Main Trading Partners of Jamaica
The leading export and import partners for Jamaica are:
Exports: USA 37%, Russia 7%, Latvia 7%, Iceland 7%, UK 5%
Imports: USA 39%, China 11%, Brazil 4%, Colombia 4%, Japan 4%
Jamaica Certificate of Incorporation
The Jamaica Certificate of Incorporation is issued by the local company register and we can provide a copy of this company incorporation certificate where available. A certificate of incorporation is a legal document that proves a company is registered with the local register and has met all the requirements to do so.
Jamaica Certificate of Good Standing
The certificate of Good standing is issued by the local Jamaica company registry. A Certificate of Good Standing (CGS) is an official document that confirms a company's legal compliance and good standing. The availability and information provided on the certificate of good standing will vary for each jurisdiction.
Reasons to obtain company documents
An extract from the Jamaica register can be used for many reasons including:
Background checks on potential Jamaica customers / suppliers
Litigation claims
Check potential employers
Wills and Probate
What information is free to view at Jamaica Company Registry?
In some jurisdictions certain information is free to view and in Jamaica the following information can be viewed free of charge:
Jamaica Company Name
Jamaica Company Number
Jamaica Status
Jamaica Company Type
Jamaica Date of Registration
Do you need to register / sign up at the Jamaica Company Registry?
Yes you need to sign up at the local Jamaica register to order, obtain and download registered documents.
Number of Registered Companies in Jamaica
There are over 88,000 companies registered in Jamaica.
Types of Companies in Jamaica
Businesses in Jamaica can be setup with several different types of companies which include:
Jamaica Company - a commercial enterprise registered or incorporated under the Companies Act. (A company can be either be Non Profit (Charity, Club, NGO etc) or Profit Generating)
Jamaica Business - a sole trader, partnership or trade name registered under the Registration of Business Names Act.
Can you order a Jamaica Apostille Certificate?
Yes, Jamaica agreed to the 1961 Hague Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents. Therefore, Jamaica accepts the Apostille Certificate for Jamaica Company Registry Search Documents in place of any further legalisation process.
Jamaica signed up to the Hague Convention on 3rd July 2021.
What is the language(s) of the Jamaica Company Registry?
The Jamaica Company Register is in English only.
Jamaica Embassies, high commissions and consulates
Jamaica has 15 embassies and high commissions abroad, as well as 85 consulates and three other representations.
Kingston, the capital of Jamaica, hosts 27 embassies and high commissions, and in addition there are a total of 45 consulates and one other representation located in Jamaica.
Jamaica Site Visits
Our network of global private investigators / process severs means we offer site visits throughout all of Jamaica. Our local partner is based in Kingston which enables us to do site visits throughout all of Jamaica including Montego Bay, Port Antonio and Ocho Rios. Our agents can make discreet enquiries at the location to confirm if company currently trades at the address and take photographs along with any other special requests.
Jamaica Country Rating
The current bond ratings for Jamaica from the major credit bureau(s) is listed below. Rating factors include the current account balance, debt payment history and timeliness, banking and financial operations, future economic outlook, and national economic strength.
Jamaica Moody's rating: B2 (first obtained in 2019)
Jamaica Standard & Poors rating: B+ (first obtained in 2019)
Jamaica Debt Collection
Creditreform provides an Jamaica Debt Collection service on a No Win No Fee basis. All debts are pursued by our local office/partner in the country/jurisdiction where the debtor is located including Jamaica.
Jamaica Skip Tracing
We provide private investigation services for all countries/jurisdictions including Jamaica. Our specialist Jamaica skip tracing service operates through our network of PI agents worldwide where we can trace individuals current addresses.
Jamaica Business Credit Reports
Creditreform provides Jamaica Business Credit reports on all companies and businesses registered in Jamaica. The report will include all available information and a credit rating/score. To request a recent sample credit report please contact us.
Jamaica Company Document Agency FAQs
1. What documents/extracts are available in Jamaica?
The extracts / documents available will vary depending on the jurisdiction and company type. If you can provide details on the company we can check availability to confirm what extracts are available and provide quote.
2. What is the difference between a company extract and a credit report?
A company extract provides official information/documentation which can include where available such as a company's registration, directors, and share capital. A credit report provides information about a company's finances, ownership and credit worthiness.
3. Is shareholder information available in Jamaica?
The availability of shareholder information depends on the jurisdiction, company type and local legislation.
4. Are financial statements available in Jamaica?
Financial information is usually required to be filed at the local register but is not always publicly available. Financial information is more publicly available in Europe compared to other regions globally where there is not always a legal requirement.
5. What is the cost to obtain company extracts?
The cost of obtaining company extracts varies depending on the jurisdiction, access to the local register and the delivery speed required. We will always provide a no obligation quote before proceeding.
6. What is the delivery time to obtain company documents?
The delivery time to obtain company documents depends on the jurisdiction and access to the local register. We will always provide the documents by email where possible to speed up delivery.