Includes typical use of agents and distributors and how to find a good partner, e.g., whether use of an agent or distributor is legally required.
Last Published: 8/6/2019

There are no laws in Jamaica that dictate contract terms for agents/distributors.  The parties involved formulate their own terms and conditions of agreement with or without the assistance of an attorney.  However, regardless of contract terms, every supplier and agent/distributor must be aware of the Fair Competition Act (FCA), which is designed to foster competition.  Under Jamaica’s legal system, once an agreement is reached and signed, it becomes a binding document and breaches may be contested in a court of law. 

Potential sources for business partner leads include the American Chamber of Commerce of Jamaica (AmCham), the Private Sector Organization of Jamaica (PSOJ), the Jamaican Manufacturers’ and Exporters’ Association (JMEA), and the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce (JCC).

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