Compliance · Governance · Jamaica Markets

Services that keep your business compliant and growing in Jamaica.

From first registration to retained oversight, every engagement is tailored to your sector and stage — combining on-the-ground knowledge of Jamaican regulators with the governance rigor international investors expect. Backed by Aikigroup.net.

Tax Compliance (TAJ)·Companies Office of Jamaica·Financial Services Commission·BSJ / OUR Advisory·AML / KYC Frameworks
Service lines

Six pillars covering the full compliance lifecycle.

Each line can be engaged standalone or combined into a retained programme. Click through the deliverables to see what's included.

Regulatory Compliance

Navigate Jamaica's regulatory landscape with confidence — from initial registration to sector-specific licensing and ongoing reporting.

  • TAX Administration of Jamaica (TAJ) registration and TRN setup
  • Companies Office of Jamaica incorporation and annual filings
  • Sector-specific licensing (FSC, OUR, BSJ) guidance and submissions
  • Statutory reporting calendars and filing management
  • Regulatory liaison and authority representation

Corporate Governance

Build board structures, policies, and controls that meet local standards and investor expectations as your business scales.

  • Board charter and committee structure design
  • Constitution and articles review aligned to Jamaican law
  • Directors' duties and conflict-of-interest frameworks
  • Delegation of authority and decision-making matrices
  • Board evaluation and governance maturity assessments

Market Entry Strategy

Identify opportunities, map competitors, and craft a go-to-market plan tuned to the realities of doing business across Jamaican parishes.

  • Sector and competitive landscape analysis
  • Regulatory pathway mapping for your industry
  • Entity structure and incorporation strategy
  • Parish-level market sizing and partner scouting
  • Go-to-market roadmap with milestones and owners

AML / KYC & Risk Advisory

Establish internal policies, AML/KYC frameworks, and risk registers aligned with Jamaican law and international best practice.

  • AML/CFT programme design per POCA and FSC guidance
  • KYC, CDD, and EDD process and documentation
  • Suspicious activity reporting (STR) workflows
  • Enterprise risk registers and heat maps
  • Sanctions and PEP screening procedures

Partner & Network Development

Connect with vetted local partners, distributors, and government bodies to accelerate your foothold and de-risk expansion.

  • Vetted legal, accounting, and banking introductions
  • Distributor and supplier due diligence
  • Government and trade-body relationship building
  • Local staffing and HR compliance partnerships
  • Negotiation and contract structuring support

Ongoing Compliance Support

Retained guidance and monitoring so filings, renewals, and audits stay current — no surprises, no lapses, no penalties.

  • Monthly compliance health checks and reporting
  • Renewal and filing deadline management
  • Regulatory change monitoring and impact assessment
  • Internal audit readiness and remediation
  • Dedicated compliance helpline and advisory hours
Paulina — compliance and governance lead
How engagements run

A structured path from assessment to stewardship.

  1. 01

    Discovery & gap assessment

    We review your current posture against Jamaican regulatory requirements and flag gaps.

  2. 02

    Prioritised roadmap

    You get a clear plan with timelines, owners, and the authorities we'll engage.

  3. 03

    Hands-on execution

    Paulina drives filings, policies, and partner introductions alongside your team.

  4. 04

    Retained stewardship

    Ongoing monitoring keeps you current as regulations and your business evolve.

Common questions

What businesses ask before engaging.

Which Jamaican regulators do you work with?

Paulina liaises directly with the TAX Administration of Jamaica (TAJ), Companies Office of Jamaica, Financial Services Commission (FSC), Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR), Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ), and other sector authorities depending on your industry.

Do you support businesses that are not yet registered in Jamaica?

Yes. Market entry engagements begin before incorporation — we map the regulatory pathway, recommend the right entity structure, and handle registration end to end so you start compliant.

What does retained compliance support include?

A monthly retainer covers health checks, filing and renewal management, regulatory change monitoring, audit readiness, and a dedicated advisory line. Scope is tailored to your sector and risk profile.

Can you work alongside our existing legal or accounting team?

Absolutely. Paulina frequently acts as the compliance bridge between in-house teams and local counsel, translating regulatory requirements into actionable steps and coordinating filings across parties.

Ready to map your compliance path?

Book a free 30-minute consultation. We'll review your regulatory obligations and the fastest compliant route to operating in Jamaica.