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Registration on the JSWIFT Platform
Individuals without a JSWIFT user account should register on the platform at www.jswift.gov.jm.
Before registering for a JSWIFT user account, applicants should ensure that the personal information linked to their Tax Registration Number (TRN) is accurate and up to date with Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ).
To Register:
- Visit www.jswift.gov.jm.
- Select Register.
- Complete the registration form using your personal email address.
- Upload a valid government-issued identification.
- Submit the registration request.
After submission, you will receive a confirmation email followed by a second email containing further instructions. This may take up to 24 hours.
Linking your Organization (Charity, Agent, or Broker company)
- Log in to the JSWIFT Portal.
- Select User Access Services.
- Select Entity Services.
- Select Submit Entity Chief Request.
- Enter the entity's details.
- Submit the request.
Note: Maximum of three (3) representatives may be added.
If the organization is not registered at the Companies Office of Jamaica (COJ), enter 99999 as the Entity Type.
The registration will be reviewed by the JSWIFT Administration Team.
Registering an Agent / Third Party (Optional)
Applicable only where an organization uses an agent to submit applications.
Information Required
- Agent TRN
- Representation Type
- Duration of Services
To Register an Agent
- Select User Access.
- Select Agent Services.
- Submit Agent Request.
The Agent must now accept this request from their dashboard before they can proceed to represent the applicant.
Registering an Employee (Optional)
This application will be reviewed and approved by the Entity Chief associated with the organization.
Apply for Charity Status/Exemptions – New or Renewed Charitable Organization
- Log in to the JSWIFT Portal.
- Select Other Services.
- Select Exemptions.
- Complete the application and upload all required documents.
NOTES:-
[1] General Information Page: Applicants associated with multiple businesses or companies must select the appropriate business/company for which the application is being submitted.
[2] Charity Registration Page: Under Application Type, select the applicable option: New or Renewal. - Submit the application.
- Save the application registration number.
Important: Visit the DCFS website to obtain the latest templates before completing and uploading documents.
After submission proceed to Step 7 - Payment.
New Registration Applications – All Other Entities
Applicable to Friendly Societies, Benevolent Societies, Specially Authorized Societies, Industrial & Provident Societies, Co-operative Societies, Agricultural Loan Societies and Approved Organisations.
- Log in to the JSWIFT Portal.
- Select Licence.
- Select New.
- Under Regime, select All.
- Under Process Type, choose the applicable registration.
- Complete the application and upload supporting documents.
- Submit the application.
- Record the application registration number.
Important: Download the latest templates from the DCFS website prior to submission.
Payment on JSWIFT Platform
- Select Accounting → Payment Order.
- Select New.
- Choose the Trader name.
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Select Document Type:
- Exemption - Charities
- License - All Other Entities
- Select the application using the (+) button.
- Confirm the correct application is selected.
- Proceed with payment.
JSWIFT Learning Resources (include vedio tutorial)
For additional guidance on completing applications through the JSWIFT
platform, please watch the
How to Apply for DCFS Services Online | JSWIFT Step-by-Step Tutorial
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Technical Support
If you have system-related queries, encounter technical difficulties, or receive non-specific system error messages, kindly contact JSWIFT Client Services:
Email:
support@jswift.gov.jm
Contact Number:
(876) 750-3050 / (876) 750-3096-7
DCFS Contacts
Registration-related matter, contact the:
Registration Unit: (876) 832-1671
Renewal-related matters, contact the:
Inspectorate Unit: (876) 832-1908
TRN and Branch Code Requirements
Tax Registration Number (TRN) and Branch Code: Enter the organization's 9-digit TRN followed by the 4-digit branch code.
If the organization does not have a branch code, enter 0000 after the TRN.
Examples
- TRN: 123456789, Branch Code: 0001 → 1234567890001
- TRN: 123456789, No Branch Code → 1234567890000