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The organizations that help companies export from and invest in Jamaica, grouped by what you need. Each card links to the organization’s own site.
1. Where to start
JAMPRO, JCA and STATIN: the guide’s first stops, of the 22 organizations below.
Each card says what it can help with:Get adviceFind financeMeet requirementsResearch markets
- Get advice
National trade and investment agency
JAMPRO
Jamaica Promotions Corporation
Offers exporter services, a readiness checker and capacity programs, and runs investor services for companies setting up in Jamaica.
Visit JAMPRO (opens in a new tab)Source: JAMPRO, exporter services page (opens in a new tab) · as of October 30, 2026
- Meet requirements
Customs authority
JCA
Jamaica Customs Agency
Runs ASYCUDA World declarations and publishes export procedures, tariff search, incentives and trade agreement guides.
Visit JCA (opens in a new tab)Source: Jamaica Customs Agency, home page, October 2026 (opens in a new tab) · as of October 30, 2026
- Research markets
National statistics office
STATIN
Statistical Institute of Jamaica
Publishes consumer price, merchandise trade and quarterly output statistics with a press release for each.
Visit STATIN (opens in a new tab)Source: STATIN, home page, October 2026 (opens in a new tab) · as of October 30, 2026
2. Export development and market information
8 organizations. Each card links to the organization’s own site.
- Get advice
National trade and investment agency
JAMPRO
Jamaica Promotions Corporation
Offers exporter services, a readiness checker and capacity programs, and runs investor services for companies setting up in Jamaica.
Visit JAMPRO (opens in a new tab)Source: JAMPRO, exporter services page (opens in a new tab) · as of October 30, 2026
- Research markets
National statistics office
STATIN
Statistical Institute of Jamaica
Publishes consumer price, merchandise trade and quarterly output statistics with a press release for each.
Visit STATIN (opens in a new tab)Source: STATIN, home page, October 2026 (opens in a new tab) · as of October 30, 2026
- Find finance
Export credit and insurance
EXIM Bank
National Export-Import Bank of Jamaica
Offers export credit, trade credit insurance and business advice to companies that sell abroad.
- Get advice
Regional trade promotion agency
Caribbean Export
Caribbean Export Development Agency
Regional body
Runs an exporters toolkit, grant funding, training and technical assistance for private companies across the Caribbean.
Visit Caribbean Export (opens in a new tab)Source: Caribbean Export, home page, October 2026 (opens in a new tab) · as of October 30, 2026
- Find finance
Development finance institution
DBJ
Development Bank of Jamaica
Offers small-business and agribusiness loans, grant programs and a credit enhancement facility.
Visit DBJ (opens in a new tab)Source: Development Bank of Jamaica, home page, October 2026 (opens in a new tab) · as of October 30, 2026
Foreign trade policy ministry
MFAFT
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade
Its Foreign Trade Department handles trade agreements and the national foreign trade policy.
Visit MFAFT (opens in a new tab)Source: MFAFT, home page, October 2026 (opens in a new tab) · as of October 30, 2026
- Get advice
Small business development agency
JBDC
Jamaica Business Development Corporation
Gives small businesses advisory, technical and marketing services.
Visit JBDC (opens in a new tab)Source: JBDC, business advisory services page (opens in a new tab) · as of October 30, 2026
- Research markets
Multilateral trade organization
WTO
World Trade Organization
Multilateral body
Publishes Jamaica's membership details and trade policy review reports.
Visit WTO (opens in a new tab)Source: WTO, Jamaica member information page (opens in a new tab) · as of October 30, 2026
3. Investment and business setup
4 organizations. Each card links to the organization’s own site.
- Get advice
Special economic zone authority
JSEZA
Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority
Regulates special economic zones, runs the application process and publishes the register of zone developers.
Visit JSEZA (opens in a new tab)Source: JSEZA, SEZ application process page (opens in a new tab) · as of October 30, 2026
- Get advice
Industry and investment ministry
MIIC
Ministry of Industry, Investment & Commerce
Coordinates trade facilitation reform and publishes guides on registering a business and growing exports.
Visit MIIC (opens in a new tab)Source: MIIC, Export Growth and Market Access page, March 2025 (opens in a new tab) · as of March 20, 2025
- Meet requirements
Central bank
BOJ
Bank of Jamaica
Sets the inflation target, publishes foreign exchange market data and regulates cambios and remittance companies.
Visit BOJ (opens in a new tab)Source: Bank of Jamaica, home page, October 2026 (opens in a new tab) · as of October 30, 2026
- Meet requirements
Labor and work permit ministry
Labour Ministry
Ministry of Labour and Social Security
Its work permit department handles permits for foreign workers.
Visit Labour Ministry (opens in a new tab)Source: Ministry of Labour and Social Security, home page, 2026 (opens in a new tab) · as of October 30, 2026
4. Customs and tax
3 organizations. Each card links to the organization’s own site.
- Meet requirements
Customs authority
JCA
Jamaica Customs Agency
Runs ASYCUDA World declarations and publishes export procedures, tariff search, incentives and trade agreement guides.
Visit JCA (opens in a new tab)Source: Jamaica Customs Agency, home page, October 2026 (opens in a new tab) · as of October 30, 2026
- Meet requirements
Tax authority
TAJ
Tax Administration Jamaica
Issues taxpayer registration numbers and publishes guidance on tax types and fiscal incentives.
Visit TAJ (opens in a new tab)Source: Tax Administration Jamaica, home page, October 2026 (opens in a new tab) · as of October 30, 2026
- Meet requirements
Licensing and origin certifying body
Trade Board
Trade Board Limited
Issues export licenses and the certificates of origin that Jamaica's trade agreements require.
Visit Trade Board (opens in a new tab)Source: Jamaica Trade Information Portal, about the Trade Board (opens in a new tab) · as of October 30, 2026
5. Standards and sector requirements
5 organizations. Each card links to the organization’s own site.
- Meet requirements
National standards body
BSJ
Bureau of Standards Jamaica
Develops national standards, tests products and runs the technical barriers to trade enquiry point.
Visit BSJ (opens in a new tab)Source: Bureau of Standards Jamaica, WTO TBT enquiry point page (opens in a new tab) · as of October 30, 2026
- Meet requirements
Agriculture ministry
MOAFM
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining
Its Plant Quarantine and Veterinary Services divisions approve exports of plants, animals and their products.
Visit MOAFM (opens in a new tab)Source: Jamaica Trade Information Portal, how to export (opens in a new tab) · as of October 30, 2026
- Meet requirements
Agricultural commodities regulator
JACRA
Jamaica Agricultural Commodities Regulatory Authority
Sets quality standards and licenses trade in coffee, cocoa, coconut and spices.
Visit JACRA (opens in a new tab)Source: JACRA, home page, October 2026 (opens in a new tab) · as of October 30, 2026
- Meet requirements
Environment and planning agency
NEPA
National Environment & Planning Agency
Issues export permits for species and items it administers, such as coral and scrap metal.
Visit NEPA (opens in a new tab)Source: Jamaica Trade Information Portal, how to export (opens in a new tab) · as of October 30, 2026
- Meet requirements
Product compliance regulator
NCRA
National Compliance and Regulatory Authority
Inspects commodities, food safety and legal metrology and lists registered food establishments.
Visit NCRA (opens in a new tab)Source: NCRA, home page, October 2026 (opens in a new tab) · as of October 30, 2026
6. Chambers and industry associations
2 organizations. Each card links to the organization’s own site.
- Get advice
National chamber of commerce
JCC
Jamaica Chamber of Commerce
Represents member businesses through advocacy and trade facilitation services.
Visit JCC (opens in a new tab)Source: Jamaica Chamber of Commerce, home page, October 2026 (opens in a new tab) · as of October 30, 2026
- Get advice
Manufacturers' and exporters' association
JMEA
Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association
Offers members business development, research and trade services.
Visit JMEA (opens in a new tab)Source: JMEA, home page, October 2026 (opens in a new tab) · as of October 30, 2026
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Promote:Jamaica is an independent guide by Promote:Global, not an official government portal. The organizations named here are independent public and membership bodies, not Promote:Global partners, and every link goes to their own site.
Facts read from public sources, with an editorial cut-off of October 30, 2026. Nothing here is investment, legal, tax or sanctions advice. Check current status with the organization before you rely on it.