MR. ERROL A. GALLIMORE
joined the Department in 1980 and was assigned to the Audit Section. He was promoted to Supervisor within a reasonable short period. He had a passion for financial matters and so he further built on the training he received on the job by doing extensive research on financial matters. Read more...

The Department of Co-operatives and Friendly Societies (DCFS), an agency within the Ministry of Industry, Investment, and Commerce, continues its relentless pursuit of social equity and unity of purpose, which embrace the core values of decency, civility and co-operation. Read more...

• Administration
• Audits and Investigations
• Research, Training and Development
• Inspectorate

HIGH-RISK AND OTHER MONITORED JURISDICTIONS

Jurisdictions under Increased Monitoring Jurisdictions under increased monitoring are actively working with the FATF to address the strategic deficiencies in their regimes to counter money laundering, terrorist financing and proliferation financing. When the FATF places a jurisdiction under increased monitoring, it means the country has committed to implement an Action Plan to resolve swiftly the identified strategic deficiencies within agreed timeframes. New jurisdictions subject to increased monitoring are Cameroon, Croatia and Vietnam Jurisdictions under Increased Monitoring - 23 June 2023

Jurisdictions subject to a call for action FATF identifies countries or jurisdictions with serious strategic deficiencies to counter money laundering, terrorist financing, and proliferation financing. These jurisdictions are subject to a call for action to protect the international financial system. No new countries/jurisdictions were added to this list.
High-Risk Jurisdictions subject to a Call for Action – 23 June 2023

Effective May 8, 2023
JM$5000 is now associated with Charity's Registration and Renewal. We only accept Cash or manager's cheque made out to Accountant General's Department.

Branch opening ceremony for Gateway Credit Union

Requirements under the NEW Charities Regulations

Guidance Note for Registered Charitable Organizations (RCO)

Post Registration Obligations/ Requirements for Registered Charities and Societies

Procedural Guidelines for DCFS's Employee to Report Improper Conduct or Occupational Detriment

The role of the DCFS in mediation between CU Managers and their Boards

All Industrial and Provident Societies and Charitable Trusts are now required to file their Beneficial Ownership Declaration Form. It may be completed, signed, and returned to the department at any of our locations or scanned and submitted via email to info@dcfs.gov.jm.

Virtual and Hybrid Meeting now possible with amendment to the Co-operative Societies Regulations and Friendly Societies Regulations

Circular on the Hosting of Virtual or Hybrid AGMs during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Proposed Resolution to amend Rules for CUs to hold Virtual-only and Hybrid-Meetings

Application for Postponement of Annual General Meeting (FIRST SCHEDULE of the Amended Co-operative Regulation)

Charities should submit two (2) copies of documents (along with the original for verification)...