Jamaica Company Document

We can obtain registry copies of company documents and conduct comprehensive Jamaica company searches from the Registrar of Companies in Jamaica who administer access to the Commercial Companies Register.

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How to Order Jamaica Company Documents

For step-by-step guidance on placing your order, please visit our how to order page. There you will find everything you need to complete the process quickly and easily, including required details and what to expect after submitting your request.

Jamaica Registrar of Companies

The Companies Office of Jamaica is established as a separate Department under the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce with responsibility for the day to day administration of the Companies in Jamaica.

 Company Search Report

The Jamaica Company search report usually includes:

• Company Name
• Company name if registered in additional language – where applicable
• Company Registration Number
• Company Type – Local company, Non Profit Company, Public Company
• Date of Incorporation
• Company Status – Renewed, Closed, Registered, Removed – Under section 337 of the Companies Act 2004, The Jamaica Registrar has authority to strike a company from the Register where the Registrar has reasonable cause to believe that the company is not in operation
• Company Activity
• Registered Office Address
• Company contact details
• Company Director/ Secretary/ Shareholders details – where available – The Jamaica Companies Act allows either individuals or companies to be appointed as company directors
• Summary of the Company Share Capital – Share Capital, Shares issued, Share value, date of last filed changes – where available as depends on the company type
• Extract from the Companies Office of Jamaica
• The company search report has additional details if the company type is a Local Jamaican Company

 Certificate of Good Standing

A Certificate of Good Standing is issued by the Jamaica Register of Companies, and certifies that a company is compliant with the Companies Act, having satisfied all the filling requirements and the annual returns are filed and up-to-date. The Jamaican registry issues a Certificate featuring a hologram and the signature of an authorised officer.

Annual Returns

All companies registered with the Register of Companies  in Jamaica are obliged to file annual returns. If the company does not file, a claim is brought against the company and its director by the Supreme Court of Jamaica, a court order is issued against the company to file its outstanding returns and pay legal fees.

In Jamaica Annual Returns are filed to enable changes in the ownership or management structure of a company to be notified within the period covered by the Return.  Returns will also identifying changes in the value of shares and share transactions during that period.

Incorporation Certificate

The Certificate of Incorporation is issued in Jamaica. We can provide a registry certified copy which includes the company name, company number and date of incorporation. Certified copies of documents are printed with a validation hologram.

Articles of Incorporation

The Articles of Incorporation sets out among other things, the core business of the Jamaican company and the internal rules governing the company. We can provide Certified copies of the Articles of Incorporation.

Jamaica Apostille Company Documents

For official use of Jamaica company documents abroad, an apostille can be obtained to certify the authenticity of these documents under the terms of the Hague Apostille Convention. The apostille is issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade in Jamaica, confirming that the document is a true and valid copy issued by the appropriate Jamaican authority. Whether you require an apostille for Certificates of Incorporation, Company Search Reports, or any other certified document from the Registrar, we can assist in facilitating the apostille process to ensure your documents are recognised internationally without the need for further legalisation.