Jamaica
Jamaica
Opportunity Score
64/100
Population
2.8M
Digital Nomad
58/100
Market Overview
Large diversified economy with growing tourism, BPO sector and emerging tech ecosystem.
Key Indicators
Bars show how Jamaica compares across the 22 tracked Caribbean markets.
Internet speed: Median fixed broadband download speed via Ookla Speedtest Global Index. Source: Ookla Speedtest Global Index · 2024.
2,900,000 annual tourist arrivals (2024)
Total stop-over visitor arrivals. Source: Jamaica Tourist Board.
Tax Profile
Headline statutory rates for Jamaica. The Tax Friendliness score above is derived from these figures.
Personal Income
30%
top rate
Corporate
25%
standard rate
Capital Gains
0%
on disposals
VAT / Sales
15%
standard rate
Personal income top rate 30%; corporate 25% (33.3% for regulated entities); no capital gains tax; GCT (VAT) 15%.
Source: PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries · 2025. Statutory headline rates; individual circumstances and incentive programs may differ. Not tax advice.
Local partners on Jamaica
Law firms, real estate agents, and relocation advisors who can help you move to or invest in Jamaica.
Atlantic Expat Insurance
Insurance
International health & property cover
Global health insurance and property cover tailored to expats, retirees, and digital nomads relocating to the Caribbean.
Island Relocation Co.
Relocation
End-to-end relocation & settling-in services
Concierge relocation support: school search, home finding, shipping, and local onboarding for families and remote workers.
SafetyWing Nomad Health
Insurance
Global health insurance for nomads & expats
Flexible monthly health coverage designed for remote workers and long-term travelers, valid across the Caribbean and worldwide.
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Related Research
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