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==Procedure==
'''Apply In-Person''' 
#The Corporate in charge for processing and issuing Tax Compliance Certificate (TCC) in Jamaica is the Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ). You can view their contact detail via this link: [https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/web/guest/our-offices Link]
#Obtain the application letter for registration of TCC from TAJ’s website: [https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/taxpayer-compliance-certificate Link] or download it directly via this link:[https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/documents/10194/19367/tcc_app_form.pdf/c8411cb3-348e-4957-a31d-0e341ce099b9 Link]
#Complete the application form and then prepare all the required supporting documents as mentioned in the “Required Documents” section below and attach them to the application form
#The visit any of these TAJ collectorates office to submit the complete application:
##St. Ann's Bay Collectorate
##Mandeville Collectorate
##May Pen Revenue Service Centre
##Constant Spring Revenue Service Centre
##Spanish Town Revenue Service Centre
##Montego Bay Revenue Service Centre
##King Street Collectorate
##Savanna-La-Mar Collectorate
##Santa Cruz Collectorate (to come on stream)
##Port Antonio Collectorate (to come on stream)
#The application will be verified and you will be required to go through a brief interview regarding the application
#Once everything is confirmed with the TAJ officials, they will enter your data into their system and the TCC will be generate and issued to you.
 
'''Apply Via Mail or Fax''' 
#Obtain and complete the application form for the TCC application in step (2) above
#Scan the complete application form along all the required documents and send it to the TAJ office where you will to pick the TCC after it is processed
#You can send the application to one of the following offices via their email address:
#:*Kingston: tcckingstreet@ird.gov.jm
#:*Constant Spring: tcccspring@ird.gov.jm
#:*Spanish Town: tccspntwn@ird.gov.jm
#:*Mandeville: tccmandeville@ird.gov.jm
#:*May Pen: tccmaypen@ird.gov.jm
#:*St. Ann's Bay: tccstaby@ird.gov.jm
#:*Montego Bay: tccmobay@ird.gov.jm
#You can also send you application by Fax the TAJ offices through their fax address:
#:*Constant Spring: 931-9194
#:*King Street: 922-2876
#:*Mandeville: 962-6095
#:*May Pen: 902-1811
#:*Montego Bay: 952-2766
#:*Spanish Town: 749-4866
#:*St. Ann's Bay: 794-9038
#Once your application is received, the TAJ official will validate the application and process the TCC within 24 hours
#Visit the TAJ office where you sent your application to collect the Tax Compliance Certificate with the original supporting documents for validation. Please note that new applicants will be interviewed regarding the application and then that applications will only be held for two days, after which applicants must re-apply.
#Once submitted your documents are then examined to ensure that they are fully and accurately completed and to verify the information provided. If the documents are in order, then a TCC is issued to you.
 
'''Apply Through Online''' - [https://www.wikiprocedure.com/index.php?title=Jamaica_-_Online_Tax_Compliance_Certificate_(TCC) Tax Compliance Certificate (TCC) Online with Images]
#To apply for the TCC online, visit TAJ’s website: [https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm Link] From the home page at the top right-hand side of page select the banner “Client Login” or “Login” hyperlink at the top of the banner to be directed to the account logging in page
# Enter your user name and password if you already have an account or click on “Create Account” to setup your account. In the new page, fill the required field and click on “Next”
#You will then receive a notice thanking you for creating your account, and issue your account password and that the password has been sent to your email address
#Now key in your password and sign in, then read and agree to the provide policy and you will be direct to the next page where you will be asked a password remainder question. Answer the question and click on “Save” then you will be directed to your account’s eservice portal
#Select “Manage my eservices Account” and complete the eservice registration. You must provide you TRN for verification when completing the registration
#Once registered you will be able to lodge by login in to your TAJ account, go to eservice portal and choose “Manage my eservices Account”.
#Select “More Options” located to the right of the “I Want To” panel
#Select “Apply for Tax Compliance Certificate” '''Complete the form and submit
#A reference number will be generated and sent you your email account
#Once processed, a Tax Compliance Notification will be generated from RAIS advising of your compliance status.
#Visit the TAJ office with the original supporting documents for verification and you will be required to go through an interview regarding the TCC application
#Once submitted your documents are then examined to ensure that they are fully and accurately completed and to verify the information provided. If the documents are in order, then a TCC is issued to you.
 
==Required Documents==
BUSINESS PURPOSES
First Time Applicants:
*Taxpayer Registration Number (TRN)
*Completed Application Form or Initiate application online.
*Clearance letters from Compliance Units of NHT, NIS and HEART Offices and Tax Administration Jamaica.
*Copies of all arrangements to pay (if applicable).
*Valid Identification
 
Repeat Applicants
*Completed Application Form or initiate application online.
*Copies of all arrangements to pay (if applicable).
*New Clearances from NIS, NHT and HEART.
*Valid Identification
 
PERSONAL (NON – BUSINESS) PURPOSES 
PAYE – Employees:
*Last pay advice
*Letter from employer
*Import permit (where applicable)
*Airway bill or Bill of Lading
*Valid Identification
*Tax Registration Number (TRN)
 
Returning Residents:
*Passport (valid)
*Airway bill or Bill of Lading
*Import permit (Where applicable)
*Tax Registration Number (TRN)
 
Students:
*School identification card (valid)
*Letter from school
*Import permit (where applicable)
*Airway bill or Bill of Lading
*Tax Registration Number (TRN)
 
Overseas Work Programmes:
*Overseas work identification card
*Passport (valid)
*Import Permit (where applicable)
*Airway bill or Bill of Lading
*Tax Registration Number (TRN)
 
Pensioners/Unemployed Persons:
*Tax Registration Number (TRN)
*Valid Identification
*Airway bill or Bill of Lading
*Documentation supporting unemployment status
 
 

==Office Locations & Contacts==
'''Tax Administration Jamaica - Head Office''' 
PCJ Bldg. 36 Trafalgar Road, Kingston 5 
Tel: 922-5905 
Fax: 754-9593 
Customer Care Centre: 1-888-Tax Help (829-4357) 
Website: [https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm Link] 
 
'''Tax Administration Jamaica Business Office - Oxford Road''' 
NCB Towers, 6th & 9th Floor, North Towers 
2 Oxford Road Kingston 5 
Tel: 920-2310/920-2906 
Fax: 929-7496 
 
'''Tax Administration Jamaica Business Office - Ocean Blvd.''' 
Centre Bldg. 12 Ocean Blvd. Kingston 
Tel: 967-0000 , Digicel: 619-1112 
Fax: 948-0374 
 
'''Tax Administration Jamaica Business Office - East Street''' 
116 East Street, Kingston 
Tel: 922-3470 
Fax: 967-4750 
All offices contact details:[https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/web/guest/our-offices Link] 

==Eligibility==
*All importers who need to submit an import entry to clear goods through Customs.
*Contractors applying for a contract from Government.
*Applicants for Security Commissions Licence
*Applicants for Security Firm Registration
*Applicants for Citizenship or Work Permit
 

==Fees==
*Free
 

==Validity==
*The TCC is valid for three months
 

==Documents to Use==
*Application form:[https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/documents/10194/19367/tcc_app_form.pdf/c8411cb3-348e-4957-a31d-0e341ce099b9 Link]
 

==Sample Documents==
Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people.
 
==Processing Time==
*Within 24 hours
 

==Related Videos==
Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
Attach videos using the following tag <&video type='website'>video ID|width|height<&/video&> from external websites.
Please remove the '&' inside the tags during implementation.
Website = allocine, blip, dailymotion, facebook, gametrailers, googlevideo, html5, metacafe, myspace, revver,
sevenload, viddler, vimeo, youku, youtube
width = 560, height = 340, Video ID = Can be obtained from the URL of webpage where the video is displayed.
e.g In the following url 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0US7oR_t3M' Video ID is 'Y0US7oR_t3M'.
 
==Instructions==
*All first time and Special applicants are to be interviewed.
*Newly registered Companies issued a TCC at the Companies Office of Jamaica (COJ), an interview will be required when applying to TAJ for the first time.
* A TCC issued for clearance of goods through Customs is usually valid for up to six months.
*Clearance letters where applicable are required from NIS, NHT and HEART. They are normally required for first time applicants and after annual returns have been submitted. Subsequent renewals of TCC may be obtained on presentation of current receipts.
*Only original authorization letters are accepted.
*For companies, the authorization letter should be signed by Company Director or Company Secretary or any duly authorized officer. The company stamp must be affixed thereon.
* An individual acting on behalf of another individual (applicant) should present an authorization letter accompanied by a copy of applicant ’s valid identification.
 

==Required Information==
*Applicant details
*Category of application
*Requirement for certificate
*Signature and dates
 

==Need for the Document==
*TCC is an important document issued to an individual or company as proof that they are tax compliant and their payments of tax liabilities and wage-related statutory deductions are up to date.
 

==Information which might help==
*TCC FQs: [https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/tcc/*Applying%20for%20a%20TCC%20via%20Fax Link]
 

==Other uses of the Document/Certificate==
Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

 
==External Links==
*TAJ: [https://www.jamaicatax-online.gov.jm/Portal/tax_compliance.html Link]
 

==Others==
More information which might help people.

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