Jamaica - Online Apply for Coffee Dealer License

Step 1 : First one has to make sure that all the required documents are in hand to apply online. If you would like to know about the documents that are required for this procedure, please visit the following link : Required Documents to Apply for Coffee Dealer License

Step 2 : To apply for the Coffee Dealer License using the online application form, visit the Jamaica Agricultural Commodities Regulatory Authority (JACRA) website: Apply Online.

Step 3 : Once on the website, click on “RESOURCES” which is highlighted in “Red” to open the hyperlink and select “FORMS” which is highlighted in “Green” in the below image to go to the forms page.

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Step 4 : Scroll down to find “Dealer’s Licence (Coffee)” and click on it which is highlighted in “Red” in the below image to open the online form.

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Step 5 : Read the information provided and prepare the required documents ready for upload.

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Step 6 : Complete the online application form providing the required details. Remember to select “New” under the “Type of Application” section which is pointed out by a “Red” arrow in the below image.

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Step 7 : Once you have completed the form and uploaded all the required supporting documents, Put a tick mark on “I accept the Terms in the Statement below” Which is pointed out by a “Green” arrow and click on “SUBMIT FORM” which is highlighted in “Red” in the below image.

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Step 8 : Upon submitting your application, the JACRA will contact you to inform you if your application is successful or if they require more details from you to complete the application.

Step 9 : If your application is complete and meets the required standards, you will be notified that processing of the application will begin. If not, you will be notified of the requirements to be satisfied for the application to be processed.

Step 10 : If the documentation review is successful, JACRA will conduct an inspection on your farm and or location of operation to determine if it meets the requirements to be issued a license and make a report of the inspection.

Step 11 : If the farm meets the production requirement, the JACRA internal committee will check the application elements and decide to approve it or not.

Step 12 : If the application is approved then it will be forwarded to a Board Licensing Committee. However, if the application has been rejected you will be notified and refunded JMD2500.

Step 13 : The Board Licensing Committee will further deliberate on the application and approve the processing of the license.

Step 14 : The Coffee Board will notify you and provide you with a copy of the Trademark User License for your review and signature.

Step 15 : Submit the signed Trademark User Agreement and pay a fee of JMD45000 for the license and Trademark License fee of USD1500.

Step 16 : Upon payment, you will be issued the Dealer’s License, Trademark User Agreement License, Terms and Conditions, and Reporting requirements.