Register a Film Project overview
Process Overview
Complete and submit the Film Registration Form.
Submit to the Film Commission:
- A Profile of your company
- A one-page summary of the project
- A copy of the itinerary
- A list of lead production personnel
- In order for the Film Commission to apply for a bond waiver on your behalf, submit a detailed list of all equipment you will be importing. This list should include a description of the items, with the quantities, serial numbers, monetary value and relevant currency for each. Download the equipment template here.
https://www.filmjamaica.com/forms
In the case of bond waivers, all equipment on the list should be used exclusively for the purposes of the registered production and must leave the country once the production is completed
Pay the Film Registration Fee $ USD 300.00
Pay the permit fee. Payment can be made online (JBG), in cash, by cheque payable to Jamaica Promotions Corporation/ Jamaica Trade and Invest, or by wire transfer to JAMPRO.
Wire Transfer Instructions to National Commercial Bank Jamaica Ltd. (NCB)
The following Correspondent Banks should be used to wire funds via Swift to customers of National Commercial Bank Jamaica Limited
USD
Correspondent Bank Name: Bank of New York Mellon, New York
Correspondent Bank Address: 1 Wall Street New York NY 10286
SWIFT BiC Code: IRVTUS3N
Beneficiary Bank: National Commercial Bank Jamaica Limited
NCB SWIFT Code/BIC: JNCBJMKX
Beneficiary’s name: Client/Customer Name
Beneficiary’s Account #: Client/Customer Account Number
GBP
Correspondent Bank Name: Barclays Bank Plc, London
Correspondent Bank Address: 1 Churchill Place, London E14 5HP
SWIFT BiC Code: BARCGB22
Beneficiary Bank: National Commercial Bank Jamaica Limited
NCB SWIFT Code/BIC: JNCBJMKX
Beneficiary’s name: Client/Customer Name
Beneficiary’s Account #: Client/Customer Account Number
EUR
Correspondent Bank Name: Barclays Bank Plc, London
Correspondent Bank Address: 1 Churchill Place, London E14 5HP
SWIFT BiC Code: BARCGB22
Beneficiary Bank: National Commercial Bank Jamaica Limited
NCB SWIFT Code/BIC: JNCBJMKX
Beneficiary’s name: Client/Customer Name
Beneficiary’s Account #: Client/Customer Account Number
CAD
Correspondent Bank Name: Toronto Dominion Bank
Correspondent Bank Address: 55 King Street Toronto Ontario MSK1A2
SWIFT BiC Code: TDOMCATT
Beneficiary Bank: National Commercial Bank Jamaica Limited
NCB SWIFT Code/BIC: JNCBJMKX
Beneficiary’s name: Client/Customer Name
Beneficiary’s Account #: Client/Customer Account Number
USD BANKING INFORMATION
(Strictly confidential)
BENEFICIARY/BENEFICIAIRE: JAMAICA PROMOTIONS CORPORATION (JAMPRO)
ADDRESS/ADRESSE: 18 TRAFALGAR ROAD,KINGSTON 10. JAMAICA W.I.
TEL. NO. : (876) 978-7755
IMIS INDEX NO: _______________________
BANK NAME/NOM DE LA BANQUE: NATIONAL COMMERCIAL BANK
BANK ADDRESS:ADRESSE DE LA BANQUE: 1-7 KNUTSFORD BOULEVARD,KINGSTON 10. JAMAICA W.I.
BANK A/C NUMBER/No COMPTE BANCAIRE: 356361253
BANK CODE/CODE BANCAIRE: JNCBJMKX
CURRENCY OF ACCOUNT/MONNAIE DU COMPTE : UNITED STATES DOLLARS
JMD BANKING INFORMATION
(Strictly confidential)
BENEFICIARY/BENEFICIAIRE: JAMAICA PROMOTIONS CORPORATION (JAMPRO)
ADDRESS/ADRESSE: 18 TRAFALGAR ROAD,KINGSTON 10. JAMAICA W.I.
TEL. NO. : (876) 978-7755
IMIS INDEX NO: _______________________
BANK NAME/NOM DE LA BANQUE: NATIONAL COMMERCIAL BANK
BANK ADDRESS:ADRESSE DE LA BANQUE: 1-7 KNUTSFORD BOULEVARD,KINGSTON 10. JAMAICA W.I.
BANK A/C NUMBER/No COMPTE BANCAIRE: 351858605
BANK CODE/CODE BANCAIRE: JNCBJMKX
CURRENCY OF ACCOUNT/MONNAIE DU COMPTE : JAMAICAN DOLLARS
You can choose your preferred submission method, either through the online portal or by presenting your filled form in one of JAMPRO offices.
Once your application form and any relevant supporting information/documents have been completed, signed, stamped and certified where required; submit your application using the portal (or visiting the JAMPRO offices), along with your relevant fee payment.
Applications along with and all supporting information/documents including cover letter must be completed and uploaded via the Jamaica Business Gateway platform. Cover letter must be addressed to:JAMPRO (HEAD OFFICE) ,18 Trafalgar Road , Kingston 10, Jamaica W.I.
Online submission
You will be able to submit your application entirely online by using the new JBG portal.
Easy
You will be guided through the process
Reliable
Get updates on your progress in real-time
Quick
Simplifies the collaboration with the JAMPRO
JAMPRO (HEAD OFFICE)
18 Trafalgar Road
Kingston 10, Jamaica W.I.
+1 877 JAMVEST
526-8378 (Overseas)
Employ the services of a Customs Broker.
The broker will assist you with clearing equipment using the documentation provided by the Film Commission. A list of customs brokers is available here. Failure to retain the services of a customs broker will result in your equipment being detained.
Employ the services of a local Production Manager, Fixer, or Coordinator.
This is a mandatory engagement. A list of potential candidates is available here.
Prior to confirming your itinerary, verify and resolve with your nearest Jamaican Consulate all immigration requirements for foreign crew and cast members who will be travelling to Jamaica.
The specific requirements for entry into Jamaica vary across nationalities. In some cases, visas are required.)
