| Related Government Ministries |
| Agriculture & Fisheries |
| Energy & Mining |
| Finance & the Public Service |
| Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade |
| Industry, Investment & Commerce |
| Justice |
| Labour and Social Security |
| Tourism |
| Transport & Works |
| Other Related Organizations |
| Jamaica Business Development Corporation |
| Small Business Association Of Jamaica |
| SBAJ Member |
SBAJ Member Businesses
Access Financial Services Ltd
Adolph A.Thomas
Advertisers Forum
Ann Succian Paralegal Services
Annmarie Hair Care
Applied Business Solutions
Aroma Care
CaronDirect.com
Carpet Care
Carpet Care Limited
Churches Co-operative Credit Union
Cyberwise
D3 Technologies
Dahliaz Collection
Dalma James and Associates
Dianne Fashion Boutique
Dr. Sheriff
Entrepreneur Business Solutions
Enterprise Ceramics
Exter Box
Glen Mcdonald Trading Company Limited
Global Ink
Heneka Watkis
I Am Upholstering Enterprise
Insyte Jamaica Limited
Invision Training Consultants Ltd
Jam Venture Tours
Jamaica Business Journal
Jamaica Focus MediasSream Corporation Limited
Jamaica Taste
Johnson's Organic Fertilizer
Kre 8 I.T.
La- Tony Enterprise
Life Of Jamaica
Lithography Printers Limited
Master P Creations
Media Hub
Metric Trading Company Limited
Metrojam Enterprise Ltd
Mini Laundry Mat
Probarr Corporation Ltd.
Probarr Corporation
Rosnem Embroidery Establishment
Safco International Company Limited
Shades Of Africa
Sunshine Villas Ltd
Superior Drywall & Construction Ltd
Supply Chain Management Limited
Supreme audio & Electronics
S&D's Dressmaking
The Print Shop
Travel Multilingual Jamaica Limited
WWW.Jambridge.Net
Yaggayow Ja
Advertising
Creative Patio Furniture & Grill Works Limited
Kre 8 I.T.
Craft
ALL PURPOSE CRAFT
Beyond Jewellery
Fabics
ENVIRONMENTAL FABRICS INC.
Manufacturer
Mack Chem Trading & Distribution Limited
STEINHOL CHEMICALS LIMITED
Restaurant
MACK'S GARDEN RESTAURANT & LOUNGE
Supplies
APCO FURNITURE &SUPPLIES
AVON
Fletcher's Business Supplies Ltd.
HALL'S STATIONERY & COMPUTER SUPPLIES LTD.
Kerry Kay's
TRADING
A&E Variety
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| Access to Credit for Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises |
The ability of entrepreneurs to borrow money on reasonable terms depends on a number of interrelated factors that collectively affect the risks associated with lending, specifically the likelihood of full and timely repayment. These “risk factors” include a mix of public policies, laws and regulations; the local credit culture; the strength of property rights; and the effectiveness of settlement mechanisms such as the enforcement and bankruptcy regimes. Typically, in those jurisdictions in which these and other factors fail to protect lenders (or borrowers), the risk of credit default is high, and this risk is reflected in increased credit costs or a decrease in credit availability.
Further, certain types of borrowers are perceived as posing more than the usual lending risks, and as a consequence usually face significant additional obstacles in obtaining credit. Micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), women, rural borrowers, and other less secure groups typically have limited capital, short entrepreneurial histories, or precarious social situations, conditions which are deemed to present greater risks. The situation is further exacerbated by the fact that lenders often lack the experience and knowledge necessary to understand the needs of small businesses, those based in the agriculture sector in particular.
A long-held objective in Jamaica is to enhance the ability of MSMEs to contribute to the national development goals. This approach, supported by both national and international development organizations, necessarily includes ensuring that MSMEs have access to reasonability priced credit for reasonable durations.
Over the last decade, the Jamaican financial services sector has been struggling to overcome the effects of the country’s deep financial crisis of the late 1990s. During this period, the volume of funds available and the willingness of banks and other financial institutions to lend were severely curtailed. Recently, there have been signs of a new dynamism in the credit industry. Lending has increased substantially and there are more lenders competing for clients. Despite these improvements, however, the great demand for credit in Jamaica’s MSME sector continues to go unmet. According to a recent survey by the Inter-American Development Bank, 42% of small enterprises reported a need for credit, while only 15% said they are able to obtain it. Of those that obtained credit, only one-third received credit from commercial banks.
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| Definition |
- Micro Business are regarded as one with an annual turnover of less than US$100,000.
- Small Business are regarded as one with an annual turnover of between US$100,000 and US$5,000,000 and a staff complement of 1-50 employees.
- Medium Size Business are regarded as annual turnover of between US$5,000,000 and US$25,000,000
with a staff complement of between 50-500 employees.
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| Legal Requirements to do business in Jamaica |
- Register your company or business name at the Office of the Registrar of Companies.
- Obtain National Insurance (NIS) reference number from National Insurance Scheme Office.
- Obtain Taxpayer Registration Number (TRN).
- Register with the Inland Revenue Department for Income Tax, General Consumption Tax (GCT) and other statutory deductions.
- Register with the National Housing Trust (NHT).
- Additional Requirements may include the following:
- Licensing and inspection by the appropriate Government Agency (e.g. Bureau of Standards for agro-processors).
- Environmental Impact Assessment for specified industries (e.g. chemical plants) through the National Environment & Planning Agency (NEPA).
- Application for utilities: Water from the National Water Commission (NWC), Electricity from the Jamaica Public Service Company Ltd (JPSCo) and Cable and Wireless Jamaica Ltd, Digicel, Infochan Limited and Oceanic Digital for telecommunications.
- Register with JAMPRO, in order to export.
- Obtain a licence for importation of motor vehicles from the trade board.
- Apply for government incentives through JAMPRO.
- Have their operations inspected and licensed by relevant government departments.
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| News: Jamaica Enterprises and Business |
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| Some Jamaica Business Organizations |
- American Chamber of Commerce Jamaica - Provides a profile, details of services offered, business links, news, upcoming events and a members directory.
- Jamaica Marketplace - Online business community with news, investment tips, and business directories.
- Jamaica Pre-Mix Limited - Supplier of readymixed concrete and aggregates; provides a company profile, product details, plant locations and contact information.
- Jamaica Public Service Company (JPSCo) - The sole distributor of electricity in Jamaica; provides company details, environmental information, career listings and corporate news.
- Sangster's Book Stores - Local book store with online store organized by category; features book details, specials, gifts and contact information.
- Tourism Product Development Co. Ltd. - Mandated to develop and improve Jamaica's tourism product; features a company profile, news, articles, upcoming event listings and contact information.
- US Energy Information Administration - Jamaica - US EIA provides data, forecasts, country analysis brief and other analyses, focusing on the energy industry including oil, natural gas and electricity.
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