visit us in the - Administrator-General's Department

Administrator - General’sDepartmentWEBSITEwww.agd.gov.jmTELEPHONE 876-922-1830 to 3, 876-922-0700 to 5876-618-1542KEY CONTACTEMAILCustomer Serviceadmingen@agd.gov.jmAdministrator-General’sDepartmentThe Administrator- General's Department protects the interests of minors, beneficiaries andcreditors of the estates that the law requires the Administrator-General to administer .SERVICES OFFERED AT THE CONFERENCEThe Administrator- General's Department, AGD, will be offering Free Consultations and Advice.Members of the Diaspora are invited to consult with representatives from the Administrator-General’s Department (AGD) on its functions and services offered. These will include advice on:1. The statutory conditions under which the AGD is required by law to be Administrator of anestate;2. The distribution of assets held in Jamaica under the Intestacy Laws:• Primary beneficiaries - surviving spouse, children and parents• Secondary beneficiaries - surviving siblings, grandparents, uncles and aunts et al;3. Input of beneficiaries in the preliminary stages of administration:The required documents are for example:• Completed Form of Particulars duly executed by a Justice of the Peace or Notary PublicForms are available.• Proof of death (burial order or death certificate)• Proof of minor beneficiaries (birth certificate or declaration of paternity for minors)4. Resealing of Grants issued in Commonwealth Countries:• Documentation and procedureCONTINUED…4VISIT US IN THEDiasporaMarketplaceDAILY

Administrator - General’sDepartment cont’dAdministrator-General’sDepartment5. Instructions on the Preparation of WillsForms are available6. Provision of general information on issues pertaining to• Estate planning and administration of Estates;7. Information and advice on other services offered, where estates are not applicable to the AGDand there is no Will:• Transfer of motor vehicles to the surviving spouse of the deceased• Funeral Expense Advance approval for the burial of the deceasedTHERE WILL BE NO FEES CHARGED BY THE AGD FOR CONSULTATIONS.We look forward to serving you.-0-5VISIT US IN THEDiasporaMarketplaceDAILY

Jamaica Customs Agency cont’dRequirements – For Prospective Returning Residents (for Registration)‣ Visit the Customs Desk at the ConferencePersons would just need to come to the Customs Desk for their information to be imputed into theCustoms Data Base. Information requirements will include:1. Your Name2. Date of Return to Jamaica3. Scheduling of the date of the person’s official interview in Kingston4. Your contact number and email address (so that persons can be contacted subsequently).Persons will also be issued with information regarding to their allowances and the documentsrequired to attain the “Returning Residents” status.NO FEE WILL BE CHARGED BY JAMAICA CUSTOMS AGENCYFOR PROCESSING SERVICES AND CONSULTATIONSWe look forward to serving you.-0-7VISIT US IN THEDiasporaMarketplaceDAILY

National Housing Trust cont’dREQUIREMENTS FOR EXISTING CUSTOMERS CHECKING ACCOUNT STATUS1. NIS or TRN number2. NHT mortgage or contributor account number3. Valid Identification (Passport, Driver’s License, National ID)PAYMENTSPayment of the first month’s contribution must be made to effect registration. Payments may bemade by cheque, debit card or credit card at the Conference. Persons making payments after theConference may do so at any of the NHT Offices island wide.Note that if someone is transacting business on your behalf, they must be furnished with a notarizedauthorization letter and your identification.We look forward to serving you.-0-9VISIT US IN THEDiasporaMarketplaceDAILY

National Insurance SchemeWEBSITE10www.mlss.gov.jmTELEPHONE 876-929-7144 to 6KEY CONTACTEMAILMr. Amin Faganafagan@mlss.gov.jmA number of benefits are administered by the National Insurance Scheme (NIS). I n order to qualifyindividual must meet the required qualifying conditions. The benefits are payable in the form ofgrants or pension and it may be long term or short term. The benefit may be paid locally oroverseas.SERVICES OFFERED AT THE CONFERENCEThe National Insurance Scheme, NIS, will be offering the following services:• Registration for an NIS Number (Individual or Business)• Free advice, information and consultations on the various benefits and how to claim themTHE NATIONAL INSURANCE SCHEME IN BRIEFThe National Insurance Scheme is a division under the Ministry Of Labour and Social Security; theNational Insurance Scheme is a contributory scheme which requires by law;Every individual between the age of eighteen (18) and Seventy (70) who is gainfully employed or ininsurable employment is required by law to register with the National Insurance Scheme.Registration for a National Insurance Scheme number requires;• Completion and submission of Application for National Insurance Number form (Form R 2)• Presentations of valid proof of birth ( Birth Certificate or Passport)Registration for a National Insurance business Reference Number requires ;Employers to register his or her business under the National Insurance Scheme.• Completion and submission of National Insurance Business Registration form (Form R1)• Presentation of Valid copy of Business registration certificate from Office of Registrar ofCompanies (ORC).CONTINUED…VISIT US IN THEDiasporaMarketplaceDAILY

National Insurance SchemeCont’dHOW TO CONTRIBUTEIndividual in the Diaspora can contribute to the National Insurance Scheme as:(a) A Self Employed PersonOwns and operates business in Jamaica.Will be required to contributes five percent (5%) of net income up to the maximum NationalInsurance Amount payable (for 2013 maximum is Seventy five Thousand ($75000.00) dollars(b) A Voluntary contributorIndividuals who are neither self employed nor employed in Jamaica, and have relocated to anothercountry that does not have a reciprocal agreement with Jamaica.To be a voluntary contributor these individual should have worked in Jamaica and have a minimumof one hundred and fifty six (156) contributions. The contribution for a voluntary contributor is Onehundred Dollars per week.NIS BENEFITS AND HOW TO CLAIMA number of benefits are administered by the National Insurance Scheme. In order to qualify , anindividual must meet the required qualifying conditions. The benefits are payable in the form ofgrants or pension and it may be long term or short term. The benefit may be paid locally oroverseas. Some of the payable benefits include;‣ Old Age pension (Retirement Pension)The contributor on attaining the defined retirement age and has satisfied the qualifyingconditions. The benefit is payable for life.‣ Invalidity BenefitThis benefit is payable to a contributor who has satisfied the contribution condition and hasbeen diagnosed with a permanent medical condition that renders him/her incapable of work fora period of at least Twenty Six (26) weeks. This Benefit will be converted to Retirement Pensionwhen the individual attains retirement age.CONTINUED…11VISIT US IN THEDiasporaMarketplaceDAILY

National Insurance SchemeCont’d‣ Widow/Widower’s BenefitThis benefit is payable to the surviving spouse of a National Insurance Pensioner or Contributor.The payment depending on age and other conditions may be short term (1year) or long term.‣ Orphan’s BenefitThis benefit is payable to the guardian of a child or children under age eighteen (18) whoseparents were married or in an established common law relationship, and are now deceased.The contribution of one parent will be used to determine qualification of benefit.‣ Special Child BenefitThis benefit is payable to the Guardian of a child under age eighteen (18) whose mother is nodeceased and the whereabouts of the father is not known. The mother’s contribution will beused to determine eligibility.Please be advised that they are other benefits that are offered by the scheme. Questions mayand should be asked at the conference. If there is clarification that is need on any issues pleasevisit with our representatives at the conference.The Division has a wide range of brochures which will be distributed at the conference.NO FEE WILL BE CHARGED BY THE NISFOR PROCESSING SERVICES AND CONSULTATIONSWe look forward to serving you.-0-12VISIT US IN THEDiasporaMarketplaceDAILY

National Land AgencyWEBSITEwww.nla.gov.jmTELEPHONE 876-750-LAND (5263)KEY CONTACTEMAILJudith Careyjudith.carey@nla.gov.jmSERVICES OFFERED AT THE CONFERENCEThe National Land Agency, NLA, will be offering services at the conference that are also accessiblevia our online portal, eLandjamaica.Those services are the provision of:• Title Documents• Valuation Roll Reports• Caveat Cards• Other Document Types (Deposited Plans, Strata Plans and Cadastral Maps)• Enclosure Plans• Registered Instruments (Transfers and Caveats)Each of the above transactions cost JA$500 except for Valuation Reports which costs JA$300.For each category of search the following will be required:1. Titles document – volume and folio numbers, address of property (civic or scheme address)or valuation number.2. Valuation Roll Report - same information as above.3. Caveat Card - caveat number or volume and folio numbers.4. Other Document Types:I. Deposited Plan - deposited plan numberII. Strata Plan - strata plan numberIII. Cadastral Map - cadastral map numberCONTINUED…..13VISIT US IN THEDiasporaMarketplaceDAILY

National Land Agency cont’d5. Enclosure Plan - civic address, scheme address, valuation number, enclosure number orvolume and folio numbers6. Registered Instrument - the document or instrument number for the type documentrequired.Please note that the service will be provided immediately as a PDF printed document as well asemailed to you as a link.Come Get Your Land Concerns Addressed!Qualified personnel will be present to answer any land-related questions that patrons may have.Persons are being asked to carry copies of documents where necessary.We look forward to serving you.-0-14VISIT US IN THEDiasporaMarketplaceDAILY

Passport, Immigration andCitizenship AgencyWEBSITEwww.pica.gov.jmTELEPHONE 876-754-PICA or 876-754-7422KEY CONTACTEMAILMs. Stephanie GordonStephanie.gordon@pica.gov.jmSERVICES OFFERED AT THE CONFERENCEThe Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency, PICA, will be offering the following services:• Renewal of a Jamaican Passport• Obtaining Unconditional Landing Status• Obtaining Citizenship of Jamaica by Descent1) Requirements for the Renewal of a Jamaican Passport1. Birth Certificate/Certificate of Citizenship/Adoption Certificate2. Expired passport (renewal application)3. Certified application form4. Two (2) colour photographs (only one (1) of the photos must be certified)5. Marriage Certificate (Women using their married name) or Divorce Decree6. Fee: $4500JMD for 7-day service(US $80/GBP50 if applying while in these jurisdictions)7. Fee for expedited service (i.e. next-day service): $7,000JMDApplication forms are available online at: www.pica.gov.jm.Please ensure that:a) Passport application forms and one of the photographs are certified by persons authorized to doso. A listing of such persons is noted on the application form.b) Your application form and photographs are valid. Application forms and photographs are valid upto six months after the date of certification. Local applications must be certified by authorizedpersons residing in Jamaica.15VISIT US IN THEDiasporaMarketplaceDAILYCONTINUED…..

Passport, Immigration andCitizenship Agency cont’d*Persons applying at the conferencePersons who wish to renew and collect their passport at the conference must ensure that theysubmit a completed application form by 10:30 a.m. on Day2 (June 17) of the event at the PICAbooth. The applicant may pick up their document on Day 4 (June 19) at the PICA desk.Applicants who submit their application after 10:30 a.m. on Day 2 (June 17) of the conference wouldhave to pick up their passport at PICA’s Montego Bay office at Overton Plaza, 49 Union Street,Montego Bay or at the Agency’s Head Office at 25c Constant Spring Road in Kingston. They mustindicate their preferred location for picking up the document.If the applicant wishes to pick up the passport in his/her home territory, then this must be indicatedto the officer at the PICA booth so that the document could be sent to the respective JamaicanOverseas Mission office. Note that the Mission office will require a fee to cover the cost of delivery.*Persons applying before the conferencePersons who apply for their Jamaican passport through the Mission offices prior to coming toJamaica and who wish to pick up their document at the conference must indicate this to theJamaican Overseas Mission office.Please note that such applications must reach PICA’s Kingston office at least 14 working days beforethe start of the conference, i.e. by Tuesday, May 28, 2013. Applications that are sent after this datewill not be processed in time for delivery at the Diaspora conference.2) Obtaining Unconditional Landing StatusUnconditional Landing (UL) allows an individual to live in Jamaica while being able to attend schoolor work without having to obtain a work permit. Persons with UL status can also visit the island foran extended period with no limit being placed on the length of time that they can remain in Jamaica.Similarly, Jamaicans who travel on non-Jamaican passports can do so with ease when they havetheir UL status. UL status is therefore ideal for persons of Jamaican heritage who wish to remain inthe island beyond the normal landing period for whatever reason.16VISIT US IN THEDiasporaMarketplaceDAILYCONTINUED…..

Passport, Immigration andCitizenship Agency cont’dApplication for UL can be done according to the appropriate category:Category 1To apply for UL, persons born overseas and are of Jamaican descent (i.e., mother/father,grandmother/grandfather are Jamaicans) must submit:• Their Passport• Original Birth Certificate• Jamaican parent’s or grandparent's original birth certificateCategory 2Jamaican nationals (by birth, naturalization or registration) who travel on a non-Jamaican passportmust submit:• National Passport• Original Jamaican Birth Certificate or Jamaican Citizenship CertificateCategory 3Children born after a parent has been granted citizen by virtue of being married to a Jamaican mustsubmit:• Their Birth Certificate• Passport• Jamaican parent’s original Citizenship Certificate and parent’s marriage certificateThe cost for obtaining UL status is JMD$10,000.00, while the cost to have it transferred from anexpired passport to a new one is JMD$5,000.00.Please note that: Applicant must be in the island in order to apply. Applicant may visit the PICAbooth at the conference and fill out the application form. The applicant will obtain their UL statusthe same day.CONTINUED…..17VISIT US IN THEDiasporaMarketplaceDAILY

Passport, Immigration andCitizenship Agency cont’d3) Obtaining Citizenship of Jamaica by DescentAny person born overseas whose mother/father; grandmother/grandfather is or was a native ofJamaica is, by law, entitled to a claim to Jamaican citizenship by descent. To establish a claim tocitizenship by descent the claimant may submit their application in writing OR complete anapplication form obtainable at the offices of the Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency(PICA) or on its website at www.pica.gov.jm or at the nearest Jamaican Mission overseas.The letter or request form should state: the address, name, date and place of birth of the person forwhom a claim is to be established. In addition, it must state the name and nationality of theclaimant’s parent(s) or grandparent(s).Obtaining one’s Jamaican citizenship will enable persons to obtain a Jamaica passport, conductbusiness in Jamaica, and to exercise all the rights of a citizen of Jamaica.Required Documents:• The claimant’s Birth Certificate• The claimant’s father’s or mother’s (or grandparent’s) Birth Certificate or Certificate ofJamaican Citizenship• Two (2) passport-sized photographs of the claimant certified by a Justice of the Peace orNotary PublicCitizenship applications for which the supporting documents are in order will be processed within30 working days of receipt in Jamaica at the Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency.Please note that:• Descendants of persons who obtained their Jamaican citizenship through naturalization orregistration cannot lay a claim to citizenship by descentCONTINUED…..18VISIT US IN THEDiasporaMarketplaceDAILY

Passport, Immigration andCitizenship Agency cont’d• Descendants of persons who obtained Jamaican citizenship through marriage cannot lay aclaim to citizenship by descent if they were born prior to the marriageThe Cost for Jamaican Citizenship by Descent: JMD5000, USD100, CAD110, GBP60, EUR74Applying before the conference:• Applicants must submit their application to the nearest overseas Mission office. They willalso be able to pick up their certificates at the same location.Applying at the conference: -• Persons who submit their citizenship application at the conference will need to pick uptheir certificate at the nearest overseas Mission office.GENERAL INFORMATIONNote that: Non-compliant applications will not be processed but will be returned to the applicantwho will be advised on what he or she needs to do to make the application compliant.Payment for all PICA services must be done by debit or credit cards only. No cash will be accepted atthe conference.We look forward to serving you.-0-19VISIT US IN THEDiasporaMarketplaceDAILY

Registrar General’sDepartmentWEBSITESERVICES OFFERED AT THE CONFERENCEThe Registrar General’s Department, RGD, will be offering the following services:• Processing applications for birth, death and marriage certificates• Record Updating*• Recording of deeds – Deed poll, Power of Attorney, Bill of Sale. etc• Genealogical Research1) Applications for birth, death and marriage certificates:The RGD will collect applications for certified copies of birth, death, marriage and adoptioncertificates.Requirements for processing:www.rgd.gov.jmTELEPHONE 876-749-0550 | 876-619-1260KEY CONTACTEMAILCustomer Serviceinformation@rgd.gov.jmBasic information such as:1. Name of child/decedent/bride and groom2. Mother’s name/Adoptive parents’ name3. Place of birth/death/marriage4. Date of birth/death/marriage5. Contact details6. Applicant’s identification cardCost - The processing fee for birth, death and marriage certificates is JA$2750 and the fee foradoption certificate is JA$4250. A fee of JA $100 is also required for any additional copy. Two (2)certified copies of the requested certificate will be produced for the figures quoted.CONTINUED…..20VISIT US IN THEDiasporaMarketplaceDAILY

Registrar General’sDepartment cont’dB) Record Updating ActivitiesThe services being offered will include• Late Entry of Name (LEN)• Correction of Error (CE)• Late Registration (LR)• Re-registration• Addition of Father’s Particulars (Status)Requirements for Late Entry of Name (LEN)Where there is no name on the record, the LEN process allows the child’s name to be entered. Youwill need to bring:1. Completed application form2. Evidence of the name- marriage certificate, children’s birth certificates, school record,valid ID etc.3. Valid Identification of the declarantRequirements for Correction of Error (CE)Where an error of fact is identified on the birth, death or marriage record, the CE process allows itto be amended. You will need to bring:1. Completed application form2. Documents supporting proof to have the error amended3. Valid identifications of the declarantsRequirements for Late Registration (LR)A late registration is necessary when the individual was not registered within the specified one yearperiod after birth or death. You will need to bring:1. Completed application form2. School Record3. Three Statutory Declarations4. Valid Identifications of the declarants21VISIT US IN THEDiasporaMarketplaceDAILYCONTINUED…..

Registrar General’sDepartment cont’dRequirements for Re-registrationThis process is applicable to the children who were born out of wedlock and whose parentssubsequently got married to each other. This facilitates the addition of the father’s particulars. Youwill need to bring:1. Completed application form2. Child’s birth certificate3. Parents’ marriage certificateRequirements for Addition of father’s particulars (status)Unmarried parents will need to apply for this process in order to add the father’s information to thechild’s record. You will need to bring:1. Completed declarations signed by both parents2. Valid identificationsC. Island Record Office ActivitiesThe services will include• Genealogical ResearchRequirements for Genealogical ResearchA genealogical research is explained as the tracing of one’s roots, bridging of generation gaps andsolving genealogical mysteries. You will need to provide:1. Date and districts of birth2. Marriage and death3. Additional information can be had from• Funeral programs • Land Titles• Wills• Deed Polls• Living older relatives* Conditions ApplyWe look forward to serving you.-0-22VISIT US IN THEDiasporaMarketplaceDAILY

Companies Office of JamaicaWEBSITESERVICES OFFERED AT THE CONFERENCEThe Companies Office of Jamaica will be offering the following services:• New Business Names Registration• Renewal of Business Names Registration• New Company Incorporation• Filing of Annual Returns and other company documents• Uncertified Copies• Payment for Certified Copies• Search for details for registered Companies and Businesses• Forms ( fees may apply)• Free advice and general information on services, Business Registration, CompanyIncorporation and existing Companies and Registered BusinessesRequirements for processing:www.orc.gov.jmTELEPHONE 876-908-4419-24 / 26KEY CONTACTEMAILCustomer Serviceinfo@orc.gov.jm1. New Business Names Registration:1. Completed BN1 Form (for Sole Proprietor), cost $2,500.002. BN2 ( for Partnership registration) cost $2500.00 for 2-5 partners, $5,000.00 for 6-20partners3. Government issued ID, Taxpayer Registration Number4. Proof of address (e.g. utility bill, letter from Justice of the Peace)5. Work Permit (where applicable)23VISIT US IN THEDiasporaMarketplaceDAILY

Companies Office of Jamaicacont’d2. Renewal of Business Names Registration1. Completed BN1 Form (for Sole Proprietor), cost $2,500.002. BN2 ( for Partnership registration) cost $2500.00 for 2-5 partners, $5,000.00 for 6-20partners3. BN3 (Firm registering a Business) cost $3,000.00 (company seal required)4. Please note that a late registration fee will be applicable for documents being registeredafter the expiration date.5. Government issued Identification, Taxpayer Registration Number6. Proof of home address (e.g. utility bill, letter from Justice of the Peace)7. Work Permit (where applicable)3. New Company Incorporation1. Completed Articles of Incorporation Company Limited by Shares (Form 1A) or Articles ofIncorporation Company Limited by Guarantee (Form 1B) (cost $18,000.00)2. Declaration of Compliance (Form 2)3. Registered Office Notice (Form 17) (Cost $3,000.00)4. TRN for each Director and the Company Secretary (where resident in Jamaica)5. Company Seal (where director(s)/shareholder is a companyFiling of Annual Returns and other Company Documents1. Signed Form 19A (Company Limited by Shares) cost ($5,000.00) or Form 19B (Companylimited by Guarantee) $2,000.00 (late fees may apply)2. Company TRN, Director and Secretary TRNACCEPTABLE METHODS OF PAYMENT: DEBIT AND CREDIT CARD.We look forward to serving you.-0-24VISIT US IN THEDiasporaMarketplaceDAILY

Tax Administration JamaicaWEBSITEwww.jamaicatax.gov.jmTELEPHONE 1-888-TAX-HELP (1-888-829-4357)KEY CONTACTEMAILCustomer Carecommunications@taj.gov.jmSERVICES OFFERED AT THE CONFERENCETax Administration Jamaica (TAJ), will be offering the foll0wing services:1. Application for Taxpayer Registration Number (TRN)Requirements for Application and RegistrationWhen applying for a TRN, individuals, sole proprietors and the various types of organizations mustsubmit specified documentation to support their application. It should be noted that only originaland certified copies of documents are accepted. The required documentation for each type ofapplicant is outlined below.Requirements for IndividualsApplications completed and signed should be submitted along with:• Passport OR Driver’s License OR• National ID/Voter’s ID, Work ID, School ID, professionally produced certified, passport sizephotograph or any other photographic ID MUST be used with Birth Certificate (and MarriageCertificate or Deed Poll if applicable)• Self-employed persons need to submit their NIS card and If trade name is different fromapplicant’s name the Business Name Registration Certificate is needed•NB. Photographs must be certified by anyone of the following:• Justice of the Peace, Minister of Religion/ Marriage Officer, Judge/ Resident Magistrate,Attorney-at-Law, Member of Parliament, Parish Councillor, Medical Doctor, School Principal,Civil Servant (SEG3 and above) or Police Officer at the rank of Inspector or above.• Photographs must also be certified within the past six months to be acceptable. Certificationshould include the following: “certified to be a true photograph of ……” name and title25VISIT US IN THEDiasporaMarketplaceDAILYCONTINUED…..

Tax Administration JamaicaCertifying Officer, Signature of Certifying Officer, date of certification, Official Stamp of certifyingofficer (not required for JPs). JPs should quote their assigned JP numbersNB. Certified Photographs must be accompanied by a Declaration from the Certifying Official. Theaddress on application must match the address on Declaration by Certifying Official. A blankdeclaration can be collected from your local Tax Office or be printed from Tax AdministrationJamaica’s website www.jamaicatax.gov.jmRequirements for Individuals (Submitting applications from overseas)Applications completed and signed should be submitted along with:A copy of applicant’s Passport OR Drivers Licence (notarized by a Notary Public). Passport or Driver’sLicense must include the applicant’s name (full last and first name), date of birth, photograph andsignature.If someone is being authorized to collect the TRN card an authorization letter from the applicantshould be attached, stating the name of the person authorized to collect the card.NB. TRN Cards for applicants who submitted their forms via mail from overseas will then bemailed to applicant’s address as stated on application. If the Identification or supportingdocuments are not in English, an official translated version is also required. The signature on theapplication form must match that on the Identification presented.Application forms can be downloaded from: www.jamaicatax.gov.jmRequirements for Companies (Jamaican)The completed Organization Form signed by a Director or the Company Secretary must accompanythe:Certificate of IncorporationCompanies that were registered before February 1, 2005.• Articles of Association (if the Directors are not named in the Articles of Association, either theForm 12, Form 13 or Form 23 will be needed).26VISIT US IN THEDiasporaMarketplaceDAILYCONTINUED…..

Tax Administration JamaicaCompanies registered as of February 1, 2005.• Articles of Incorporation (if the Directors are not named in the Articles of Incorporation a form23 will be needed).• If application form is signed by Company Secretary the Form 20 will be needed.• Verification of NIS registration (NIS Verification/Clearance Letter or Payment Card)• TRN for each Director• ID for Signatory OfficerRequirements for Overseas Companies (Has No Established Place of Business in Jamaica)• The completed Organization form signed by a Director must accompany the:• Registration and/or Charter Documents (issued in country of origin)• ID for Signatory Officer• Letter from company indicating that it is not operating nor has an established business place inJamaicaNB. Only original or notarized copies of the Registration or Charter Documents are accepted. If theIdentification or supporting documents are not in English, an official translated version is alsorequired.Requirements for Overseas Companies (Operating or Has Established Place of Business in Jamaica)The completed Organization form signed by a Director or the Local Representative must accompanythe:• Letter of Registration (issued by the Companies Office of Jamaica)• Verification of NIS registration (NIS Verification/Clearance Letter or Payment Card)• Form 19 or 31 (issued by Companies Office of Jamaica) stating Local Representative andDirectors• TRN for the Local Representative or at least one Director• ID for Signatory OfficerNB. A TRN is required for the Signatory Director or Local Representative. Other overseas directorsare not required to provide a TRN.27We look forward to serving you.-0-VISIT US IN THEDiasporaMarketplaceDAILY

Trade Board LimitedTRADE BOARD LTDWEBSITESERVICES OFFERED AT THE CONFERENCEThe Trade Board will be offering the following services:• Import Licensing• Exporter CertificationIMPORT LICENSINGEffective December 1, 2011 the Motor Vehicle Imports Policy has been amended to allow forimportation of motor cars and light commercial vehicles of ages not exceeding five (5) years and six(6) years, respectively.Note that the ages of these vehicles will be calculated using the current methodology fordetermining the age limits on motor vehicles (ISO, JIS or Age Verification Manual) as stipulated inSection 8.0 of Ministry Paper No. 73 dated June 2004 (Motor Vehicle Imports Policy).Please note that the age limits on all other categories of vehicles remain the same.N.B. Light Commercial Vehicles include Pick Ups, SUV’s and buses with seating capacity notexceeding fourteen (14) seats.WHO CAN IMPORTMotor vehicles may be imported by the following:• Approved Motor Vehicle Dealers• Other companies incorporated in Jamaica (Other than dealers)• Jamaican Nationals including Returning Residents• Contract Officers and Holders of Work Permit• Diplomats28www.tradeboard.gov.jmTELEPHONE 876-967-0507| 1-888-367-8247KEY CONTACTEMAILCustomer Serviceinfo@tradeboard.gov.jmVISIT US IN THEDiasporaMarketplaceDAILYCONTINUED…..

Trade Board Limited cont’dTRADE BOARD LTDDocumentation requiredMotor Vehicle Dealers1. Be registered under the Companies Act;2. Have a permanent address and location of operations approved and inspected by theresponsible Ministry.3. Be registered with the, National Insurance Scheme (NIS), National Housing Trust (NHT)and the Tax Audit and Assessment Dept.4. Have a valid Taxpayer Registration Number (TRN)5. Stock spare parts of ten percent (10%) of inventory and offer related services.6. Offer an expressed warranty on each unit sold, and comply with obligations under theFair Competition Act (FCA). Consumers Affair Commission.7. Provide adequate repair and servicing facilities.8. Undergo an annual inspection and payment of a fee as determined by the Trade BoardLimited.9. Completed dealer application formCompanies (excluding motor vehicle dealers)Companies incorporated in Jamaica(excluding Motor Vehicle Dealers) are eligible to import three (3)motor vehicles within a 3-year period. Application for the importation of vehicles above the statedlimit will be submitted to the Motor Vehicle Import Committee for consideration.Documentation to be submitted for processing must include:1. Copy of Registration under the Companies Act;2. Have a permanent address and location of operations approved and inspected by theresponsible Ministry.3. Copy of proof of registration with the, National Insurance Scheme (NIS), National HousingTrust (NHT) and the Tax Audit and Assessment Department.4. Copy of proof of registration of Taxpayer Registration Number (TRN)5. Import licence application formCONTINUED…..29VISIT US IN THEDiasporaMarketplaceDAILY

Trade Board Limited cont’dTRADE BOARD LTDImportation by Jamaican NationalsJamaican residents (18 years and over) are allowed to:• Import one motorcar and one light commercial vehicle or two (2) light commercial vehiclesevery three (3) years. A one-year restrictive clause will be applied to permits, indicatingthat the vehicle should not be sold, pledged, transferred or other disposed of without priorapproval by the Trade Board.Documentation required includes the following:1. Completed import licence application form;2. Application fee of $4,100 (Online application), J$5,100.00 (Manual application);3. Proof of ownership (Title etc.);4. Taxpayer Registration Number (TRN)5. Identification (Valid Passport, Jamaican Drivers Licence)Returning ResidentSpecial considerations may be given to returning residents for the importation of vehicles notmeeting the requirements of the Motor Vehicle Imports Policy, provided they can prove that theyhave lived overseas for three (3) consecutive years and vehicle is owned for a minimum period of six(6) months. Returning residents are also illegible to import one motorcar and one light commercialvehicle or two (2) light commercial vehiclesDocumentation required includes the following:1. Completed import licence application form;2. Application fee of $4,100.00 (Online application), J$5,100.00 (Manual application);3. Proof of ownership of vehicle (Title, invoice, etc.);4. Proof of returning resident status (letter of approval from Jamaica Customs).5. Taxpayer Registration Number (TRN)6. Proper Identification (Valid Passport, Valid Jamaican Drivers Licence, National Id)CONTINUED…..30VISIT US IN THEDiasporaMarketplaceDAILY

Trade Board Limited cont’dTRADE BOARD LTDContract Officers and other Holders of Work PermitContract Officer and Work Permit Holders are allowed to import motor vehicle within the stipulatedMotor Vehicle Import Policy guidelines provided the vehicles are being used in the performance oftheir contractual obligations.Documentation required includes the following:Documentation would include same as that of Jamaican Nationals in addition to copies of ValidWork Permit and/or ContractImportation by Diplomatic Mission and AgenciesOrganizations/individuals that have been accorded Diplomatic Status are not required to submitapplication to import/export licensable items (motor vehicles, firearms, etc.). Importation of motorvehicles should be within the stipulated Motor Vehicle Imports Policy guidelines.Documentation for Diplomatic Stamp ClearanceTo effect clearance from the Jamaica Customs documentation presented to the TBL should includethe following:1. Letter of introduction from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade (MFA&FT)2. Letter of importation/exportation from the organization showing full description of goods3. Letter of Undertaking by the organization/individual4. Copies of ownership documents, e.g. Suppliers Invoice, Title or Bill of SaleNOTE: Documentation must be stamped by the respective organizations (MFAFT & the Collector ofCustoms) before they are presented to the TBL.We look forward to serving you.-0-31VISIT US IN THEDiasporaMarketplaceDAILY

“GOVERNMENTAT YOUR SERVICE”Express Services during the5 th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference* REQUIREMENTS FOR DOING BUSINESS INSIDEAdministrator-General’sDepartment32TRADE BOARDVISIT US IN THEDiasporaMarketplacePARTICIPATING AGENCIESDAILY32

SEE YOU ATCONFERENCE 201316-19 JUNE | MONTEGO BAY, JAMAICACONFERENCE SECRETARIATEmail: info@jamaicandiaspora.gov.jmTelephone: 876-926-4220 to 8WEBSITE: jamaicadiasporaconnect.com/conferencesWEBSITE: jamaicandiaspora.gov.jm“A Nation on a Mission:Jamaica Diaspora Partnership for Development”33VISIT US IN THEDiasporaMarketplaceDAILY33