Running a business in Jamaica
The monthly rhythm in Jamaica is set by TAJ deadlines: GCT, PAYE and statutory contributions. Good records make each one a routine task instead of a scramble.
Preparing the monthly GCT return
Monthly GCT return in Jamaica: how registrants total output tax and input tax from invoices and bills, what records to keep and how to avoid late filing.
Invoicing with GCT correctly
GCT invoices in Jamaica: which details a registered supplier shows, how to number invoices, state the rate and amount per line and archive copies for review.
Bookkeeping and corporate income tax
Bookkeeping and corporate income tax in Jamaica: what records a company keeps, how profit is determined and what the annual return with TAJ rests on.
Payroll: PAYE, NIS, NHT, Education Tax and HEART
Jamaica payroll explained: PAYE, NIS, NHT, Education Tax and HEART/NSTA, the monthly S01, the annual S02 and the records behind each pay run.
Customer and employee data under the Data Protection Act
Data Protection Act 2020 in Jamaica: what it means for customer lists, payroll files and marketing messages, and practical steps to organise personal data.
Getting paid on time
Collections in Jamaica: how to reduce late payments with clear terms, a weekly review of unpaid invoices and polite SMS or e-mail reminders you send yourself.
