ITEM NO. |
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS |
WHERE TO GET DOCUMENTS |
PURPOSE |
1 |
Company registration documents where applicable:
- Certificate of Incorporation/Business
Registration.
- Copy of Memorandum of Association
- Copy of Business Name Registration for
Sole Trader Business |
Companies Office of Jamaica |
To prove company’s registration
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2 |
Valid Tax Compliance Certificate (TCC) at all stages throughout the specified certification period. |
Tax Administration of Jamaica |
A TCC provides proof that payments of tax liabilities are up-to-date. |
3 |
Copy of Rent/Lease Agreement, stamped by a Justice of the Peace (if property is not owned) or copy of Land Title as proof of ownership. |
From Landlord/Titles Office
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To prove that there is an agreement between the property owner and lessee regarding the use of the property
Land Title - (to prove ownership of the property) |
4 |
Copy of last official receipt for payment of property taxes, if the premises is owned |
Tax Administration of Jamaica |
To ensure conformance with GOJ requirements |
5 |
Copy of a valid Public Liability Insurance (new dealers must submit insurance policy six (6) months after an approval is given) |
Insurance provider of your choice |
Public liability insurance is required to insulate the business against claims for accidents that occur within the confines of the dealership premises and also to offer some level of protection to consumers . |
6 |
National Environmental Planning
Agency (NEPA) Certification Letter |
National Environment and Planning Agency |
To ensure proper disposal of hazardous waste material |
7 |
Valid TRN for the Company stamped/sealed and signed by the manager/director |
Tax Administration of Jamaica |
For validation purposes |
8 |
Valid ID for all Managers/Directors |
Director/Manager |
For identification and validation purposes |
9 |
Valid TRN for Directors/Managers |
Director/Manager |
For validation purposes |
10
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Copy of valid work permit, if Managers/Directors are foreign nationals |
Ministry of Labour & Social Security |
For validation purposes |
11 |
Certified Passport Size Photograph |
Director/Manager |
To be submitted on the day of inspection (must not be older than six (6) months) |
12 |
Warranty contract outlining the warranties offered on the sale of motor vehicles |
Prepared by the company’s Director/Manager |
Warranty offered must be in keeping with section 9.2 Warranty of the Motor Vehicle Import Policy Ministry Paper 36/14
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13 |
Status letter of compliance from:
- Consumer Protection
- Fair Trading Commission
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- Consumer Affairs Commission
- Fair Trading Commission
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To indicate compliance with the Consumer Protection Act, Fair Competition Act, Sale of Goods Act |
14 |
Contractual agreement for Parts and/or Service, with a registered company.
The service contract must include the following:
- The period of the agreement
- The location of the servicing facility
- The scope of work (The type of servicing that will be provided)
- The commitment of the service provider to provide the facility, requisite tools and expertise to undertake servicing
The spare parts contract must include the following:
- The period of the agreement
- The location of the facility
- The commitment of the service provider to make available motor vehicle spare parts for the dealership
- The turnaround time for the supply of spare parts
Only If you will not be stocking auto parts or if you do not have a servicing facility |
Third party entity of your choice |
To provide evidence of the company engaged to supply your company with spare auto parts and the servicing of motor vehicles being offered for sale |
15 |
Copy of employment letter/contract and certificate for trained mechanic |
To be submitted by the company seeking certification |
To prove that a certified mechanic is employed in the company |
16 |
Trade and Business Licence |
Tax Administration of Jamaica |
A Trade and Business Licence is a licence required by law for any person carrying on a trade or business (retailer or wholesaler). |
17 |
Copy of contractual agreement between overseas manufacturer and local dealership for dealers applying for certification as importers of new motor vehicles (franchise dealers) |
To be submitted by the company seeking certification |
For certification purpose |
