Companies Office of Jamaica

Companies Office of Jamaica

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The Companies Office of Jamaica is the Gov't Agency responsible for the registration of businesses and companies in Jamaica.

The COJ is an agency of the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce. The Companies Office of Jamaica which originally formed part of the Registrar General's Department was established as a separate Department in 1975 under the then Ministry of Marketing and Commerce, now the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture & Fisheries with responsibility for the day to day administration of the following subjects:

Companies
Business Names

Photos from Companies Office of Jamaica's post 17/06/2026

Snapshots from our booth at the 11th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference.

From new connections to inspiring conversations, it was a privilege to engage with members of the Jamaican diaspora and share in a collective vision for Jamaica's growth and development.

Photos from Companies Office of Jamaica's post 17/06/2026

Our booth is "Minister-approved"!

We were honoured to welcome the Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Honourable Aubyn Hill, along with the Minister of State, the Honourable Delano Seiveright, during the 11th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference.

The Diaspora Conference facilitates great conversations, shared visions, and serves as a powerful reminder that when Jamaicans connect across borders, amazing things happen.

Photos from Companies Office of Jamaica's post 15/06/2026

Diaspora family, we brought the business vibes with us!

The Companies Office of Jamaica is at the 11th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference and we're ready to talk all things business, registration, compliance, and entrepreneurship.

Thinking about starting a business in Jamaica? Already have one and need guidance? Curious about our online services? Stop by and chat with our team ... we've got the information you need and the answers you're looking for.

Come find us, say hello, and let's turn great ideas into registered businesses!

Photos from Companies Office of Jamaica's post 10/06/2026

Today, we were pleased to participate in the Licensing Expo under the theme "Tourism Rebound & Rebuild" at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, Montego Bay, St. James.

Our team engaged with stakeholders, entrepreneurs, and business owners, providing guidance on company registration, business formalisation, and the range of services offered by the Companies Office of Jamaica to support business growth and compliance.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth. We look forward to continuing to support the growth and resilience of Jamaica’s tourism sector and the wider economy.

14/05/2026

The Companies Office of Jamaica Mobile is hitting the road again!
St. Thomas, St. Mary & Portland… unnu ready?

We’re bringing the services closer to YOU!
Catch the mobile unit in your parish and let’s get those registrations, filings, and business matters sorted.

06/05/2026

NEWS: CEO and Registrar Shellie Leon says the integration is part of COJ’s broader digital transformation to streamline and secure business registration and compliance.

With APIs now in place, agencies can securely share data and validate key information in real time, making registrations and updates faster and more efficient.

01/05/2026

Starting May 4, 2026, accessing and paying for select online services will require a funded Subscription Account.

Getting set up is easy ... just visit www.orcjamaica.com, click “Login” in the top-right corner, and follow the steps to register.

Top up your eBank account using your Visa debit or credit card.

Get ready, get funded, and keep things moving smoothly!

29/04/2026

NEWS: Deputy Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Director of Operations, Laurie-Ann Jackson, noted that the in house team is a critical component of the agency’s digital transformation strategy, ensuring users are properly onboarded and supported as more services transition online.

READ ARTICLE: https://jis.gov.jm/coj-establishes-digital-services-support-team/

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1 Grenada Way
New Kingston
JAMAICAW.I.

Opening Hours

Monday 08:30 - 15:30
Tuesday 08:30 - 15:30
Wednesday 08:30 - 15:30
Thursday 08:30 - 15:00
Friday 08:30 - 15:00