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The form, the cost, the time it takes, who to call — and what members who have done it wish they had known. Fees are starting points; confirm with the agency before you go.
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Guides for Barber, salon or beauty, in the order most people need them. Show everything
1step
Barber, hairdresser, nail and beauty salon registration
Salons and barbershops need a Public Health inspection and certificate, and the operators need a trade licence from the Municipal Corporation.
Salons and barbershops need a Public Health inspection and certificate, and the operators need a trade licence from the Municipal Corporation.
Westmoreland Health Department / Municipal Corporation
2step
Municipal trade licence and signage approval
Most retail, food and service premises in the parish need a trade licence from the Municipal Corporation, renewed annually.
Most retail, food and service premises in the parish need a trade licence from the Municipal Corporation, renewed annually.
Westmoreland Municipal Corporation
3step
Get a Taxpayer Registration Number (TRN)
Every business and sole trader needs a TRN before anything else — banking, GCT, contracts and government programmes all ask for it.
Every business and sole trader needs a TRN before anything else — banking, GCT, contracts and government programmes all ask for it.
Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ)
Still not sure where to go? Email the Secretariat or ask at the next general meeting — no question is too small.