Returning Residents Guide - A Complete Safety & Security Guide to Coming Home to Jamaica

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  • Is it possible to extend my stay in Jamaica?

  • Why So Many Challenges Shipping Items Over $50 to Jamaica?

  • How much money do I need to move to Jamaica?

  • How can I live in Jamaica permanently?
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Living guides
213 Articles
Discover the essentials of property ownership and living in Jamaica with our comprehensive guides.



  • Introduction to The Employment (Termination and Redundancy Payments) Act

  • What should I be careful of in Jamaica?

  • Is a Justice of the Peace (JP) in Jamaica considered to hold a higher rank than a regular
    police officer?

  • How Does Buying Property in Jamaica Differ for Non-Believers Compared to Christians?

  • What Are the Most Popular Places for Americans to Live in Jamaica?

  • What is a Justice of the Peace (JP)?

  • You mention that the valuation is based on “open market value,” meaning the price for
    which land is currently sold. However, I’m not selling my house or land. Why is the valuation so
    high?

  • What is the poorest parish in Jamaica?
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Tax Guides
17 Articles
Our Tax Guides section offers essential information to help you understand and navigate the tax implications
of real estate transactions in Jamaica. This includes insights into Transfer Tax, Stamp Duty, and other related
fees that may affect property purchases and sales.



  • How to pay your proeprtyu tax online?

  • What Does “This Valuation Number is Retired” Mean in Jamaica’s Land Tax System?

  • Do US and Canadian Citizens Living in Jamaica Have to Pay Taxes?

  • What are Jamaica’s property tax rates?

  • How do I calculate property taxes?

  • Do I Need to Register My Online Business in Jamaica?

  • Why do people call the valuation number the tax number in Jamaica?

  • Can Elderly Pensioners in Jamaica Receive Relief from Property Taxes Due to Financial
    Hardship?
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Buyer guides
187 Articles
This section of our website features a variety of buyer guides tailored to navigating the Jamaican real estate
market.



  • What Are the Key Differences Between a Mortgagor (Borrower) and a Mortgagee (Lender)?

  • Simple Guide to the Registration of Titles Act for School Children

  • Am I Still Liable for Tax if I Haven’t Received My Valuation Notice?

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