How to Buy Land in Jamaica

Buyer Guide

A typical Jamaican property purchase runs as follows: find a property through a RAJ-licensed agent; instruct a Jamaican attorney for conveyancing; order a title search at the National Land Agency and, where needed, a commissioned survey; sign a Sale Agreement and pay a deposit; clear stamp duty and transfer tax; and register the transfer at the NLA. Allow three to six months from offer to registered transfer.

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About legal in Jamaica

Jamaica's legal system is based on English common law. The Jamaican Bar Association regulates attorneys, with major firms in New Kingston, Mandeville, and Montego Bay handling everything from corporate transactions to real-estate conveyance, immigration, and family law. Legal Aid Jamaica provides free representation for those who qualify. The Companies Office of Jamaica (COJ) handles business registration, and the Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) handles tax matters.

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