How to apply for a Taxpayers Registration Number (TRN) in Jamaica

Applying for a Taxpayers Registration Number (TRN – for Individuals)

1. Only original and certified copies of documents are accepted

2. Need one valid ID (Driver’s license, National ID or Passport)

3. If the National ID is used, you also need to provide a certified copy of your birth certificate

4. Applicants using Birth Certificate and a certified photograph for ID must submit their application in person.

5. Return completed Form 1 to Taxpayer Registration Centre (TRC) or nearest Collectorate with supporting documents.

http://www.jrs.gov.jm/TaxAdministration.php?page_id=3&id=25

Application Information for Form 1 – to be completed if box #30 (Employer’s name and address) is completed on Form 1 (Application for Tax Registration Number (Individuals))

http://www.jrs.gov.jm/TaxAdministration.php?page_id=3&id=26

For amendments, you can submit the TRN Supplemental Information form (Individuals)

http://www.jrs.gov.jm/TaxAdministration.php?page_id=3&id=27

Applying for a Taxpayers Registration Number – (TRN – for Organizations)
Application for Tax Registration Number (Organizations)

http://www.jrs.gov.jm/TaxAdministration.php?page_id=3&id=28

Documents needed

• 1. Certificate of Incorporation
• 2. Constituting Documents
• 3. NIS Reference Card
• 4. NIS Clearance Letter
• 5. Business Name Registration Certificate

If additional branches exist, the Additional Information (Organizations) Form – Business Branches must be filled out for each location.

http://www.jrs.gov.jm/TaxAdministration.php?page_id=3&id=42

If changes to company information need to be made, submit the following Supplemental Information Form (Organizations).

http://www.jrs.gov.jm/TaxAdministration.php?page_id=3&id=29

Additional Information

Please note the information provided including website links may change at anytime. For more information visit http://www.jrs.gov.jm/ or call 876.922.1291 / 876.924.9147