🇯🇲 Jamaica VAT Calculator
Calculate GCT for Jamaica: add tax to a net amount or remove it from a total. The general reference rate is 15%; special rates have their own conditions.
Quick calculator
GCT: 15% Standard. Only the general reference rate is preset. Sector rates, small-business regimes, territorial exceptions and temporary discounts need separate verification.
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How to calculate
Calculation Examples — 15%
| Net | VAT 15% | Gross |
|---|---|---|
| JMD 100.00 | JMD 15.00 | JMD 115.00 |
| JMD 500.00 | JMD 75.00 | JMD 575.00 |
| JMD 1,000.00 | JMD 150.00 | JMD 1,150.00 |
Compare with neighbors
| Country | Std Rate | vs Jamaica |
|---|---|---|
| Jamaica ★ | 15% | — |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | 16% | +1% |
| 🇨🇴 Colombia | 19% | +4% |
| 🇵🇪 Peru | 18% | +3% |
| 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | 13% | -2% |
Key facts
Good to know: GCT: 15% Standard. Only the general reference rate is preset. Sector rates, small-business regimes, territorial exceptions and temporary discounts need separate verification.
Official source
Jamaica Information Service / Ministry of Finance — GCT
Reference only. Verify rates and exemptions with the official tax authority before filing or invoicing.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Jamaica: one iframe, already set to the standard 15% rate. Free and responsive — no account, no JavaScript library.
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