Jamaica - Renew Business Registration

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Procedure

Apply In-Person

1. A business registration certificate is valid for three years and to renew it either as a sole proprietor or Partnership in Jamaica, you should visit the Companies Office of Jamaica (COJ) to submit your complete application, please view their contact details and map location through this link: Link
2. Obtain the application form for renewal from the COJ’s office or download the form from their website: Link as follows:

   • Sole Proprietor: Form BN1: Link
   • Partnership: Form BN2: Link

3. Read and Complete either one of the forms according to your certificate of registration as instructed
4. Obtain the required supporting documents and attach them to the application form
5. Go to the COJ’s office and pay the renewal fee at the cashier and obtain the payment receipt
6. Then submit the complete application to the COJ assisting official at the service section
7. The officer will receive your application and issue you a notice of receipt of the application then your application will be forwarded to the necessary authority for approval and processing
8. The COJ will verify your application and if it is correct, they will approve it and process a necessary renewal document
9. Visit the COJ office on the date indicated on the receipt notice and collect your business registration renewed certificate
   

Note that late renewals will incur a charge of J$1000

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Required Documents

• Complete application form:Sole Proprietor: Form BN1 and Partnership: Form BN2
• Certificate to be renewed
• Identification document
• Payment receipt
• TRN

Office Locations & Contacts

Companies Office of Jamaica, Main Office
Address: 1 Grenada Way (at the corner of Grenada Way and Grenada Crescent), Kingston 5, Jamaica W.I 

Customer Service Contact:
Telephone: (876) 908-4419-26
Fax : (876) 960-7152
Email: [email protected]

Website Technical Support Contact:
Telephone : (876) 920-1990
Email: [email protected]

Office Hours:
Monday - Wednesdays 8:30am - 3:30pm
Thursday - Fridays 8:30am - 3:00pm

Montego Bay Branch
Address: The Annex, Unit 3 Annex Plaza Alice Eldermire Drive,
Fairview Montego Bay, St. James
Telephone: (876) 276-9558

Eligibility

• The applicant should be a holder of a Business registration certificate that needs to be renewed

Fees

• Sole Traders: J$2,500.
• Partners J$3000 If there are more than 5 partners: $5000.

Validity

• A business registration certificate is valid for three years and it should be renewed in due time to avoid extra renewal charges

Documents to Use

• Sole Proprietor: Form BN1: Link
• Partnership: Form BN2: Link

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Processing Time

• The business registration renewal will be processed within two working days

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Required Information

• Business information
• Proprietor Information
• Particulars of Secretary information
• GCT Registration
• Declaration

Need for the Document

• A valid Business registration certificate proves that you have been authorized to operate a business in Jamaica as required by law

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External Links

• COJ:Link

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