Rules of Origin (ROO) are the criteria needed to determine the national source of a product offered by the Commerce Division of the Ministry. The Safeguard Mechanism Certificate is important as the ROO requirements directly informs the source of imports (World Trade Organizations) and the facts of the any duties and restrictions. The Safeguard MechanismContinue reading “Grant Safeguard Mechanism Certificate to Manufacturers”
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Remove ‘Limited’ from Companies’ Names
‘Limited’ has been dispensed from the names of companies considered to be a charitable or other non-profit organisation according to the Companies Act (Section 16). The Commerce Division of the Ministry facilitates companies — registered before 2004 or from the names of non-profit companies — can request to have the word “limited” removed from companies’Continue reading “Remove ‘Limited’ from Companies’ Names”
Application for Suspension/Alteration of the Common External Tarriff (CET)
Registered manufacturers have an incentive to import raw materials and intermediate good duty-free. Common External Tarriff (CET) suspension are granted for a specific period by the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat. The request for a grant of suspensions/alternation of CET to Manufacturer is handled by the Commerce Division of the Ministry.
Access Trade Negotiations
The Trade Unit (also International Trade Unit) supports the Ministry with technical advice on trade policy.
Implement ISO 9001:2015
The ISO Quality Systems Division (ISO QSD) leads the implementation of the ISO 9001 Quality Management System (QMS) standard towards certification in public sector entities and medium-sized private entities. The Division also provides support in the monitoring and technical advice on how to implement and maintain the organisation’s QMS certification. ISO 9001 is the InternationalContinue reading “Implement ISO 9001:2015 “
Jamaica Business Gateway
Want to know how to grow your business? Access Jamaica Business Gateway. Through the GATEWAY, entrepreneurs and large businesses can easily access business information; providing guidance on government requirements; and offers personalised support for registered investments. Did you know you can REGISTER an investment idea? Within the Jamaica Business Gateway platform and investment facilitation process,Continue reading “Jamaica Business Gateway”
Get Funding Support
The range of financial support available to nano businesses through to corporations is vast, especially those facilitated by the agencies of Jamaica’s Business Ministry. The agencies primarily tasked with exploring and providing financing are: EXIM As the country’s ‘export credit agency’, EXIM Bank provides financing for the export and import of goods and services toContinue reading “Get Funding Support”
Get Ready To Export
Through the Jamaica’s Business Ministry, there are several avenues through which entrepreneurs, micro, small and medium enterprises, large companies and corporations can Get Ready To Export. Trade Board Limited Export Academy Trade Board Limited has a groundbreaking platform to equip Jamaican businesses with the necessary training to successfully export their goods and services. EXPORT ACADEMYContinue reading “Get Ready To Export”
