YaadBooks Blog
Insights on accounting, compliance, and running a successful business in Jamaica and the Caribbean.
TAJ Tax Compliance Guide: GCT, PAYE, and Filing Requirements for Jamaica
Tax Administration Jamaica requires electronic filing for most returns, strict record-keeping for at least six years, and timely payment of GCT and payroll taxes. Missing a deadline can cost your business thousands in penalties and interest.
Payroll Compliance in Jamaica: What Every Employer Must Know
Running payroll in Jamaica means navigating five separate statutory deductions, each with its own rates, caps, and filing deadlines. Getting any of them wrong can result in penalties from TAJ. Here is what every Jamaican employer needs to understand.
The Massive Opportunity in Caribbean Accounting Software
Jamaica alone has over 425,000 micro, small, and medium enterprises, yet the vast majority still rely on paper records, spreadsheets, or nothing at all. The gap between what foreign accounting software offers and what Caribbean businesses actually need has never been wider.
10 Accounting Features Your Growing Business Actually Needs
Not all accounting software is built equal. While basic tools handle invoices and expenses, growing businesses need bank reconciliation, AR/AP aging, budgeting, and proper audit trails. Here is how to evaluate what you actually need.
The State of Business Software in the Caribbean: 2026 Report
Cloud SaaS adoption among Caribbean small businesses sits at just 8 to 15 percent, far below the 50 to 60 percent seen in North America. Understanding why reveals both the challenges and the enormous upside for the right solution.