International, Diaspora & Private Clients

Your Legal Partner in Jamaica. From wherever you are.

Cross-border deals, asset protection, real estate, immigration and business, handled in Jamaica for the people and companies who need them done from abroad. Whether you are an individual or entrepreneur building across borders, or a company doing business on the island, Vanguard Law gives you local knowledge with global fluency.

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You do not need to be in Jamaica. Remote onboarding, clear document flow, structured updates and island-wide representation across all 14 parishes, handled with discretion.

Vanguard Law Global AtlasJamaica · Cross-border · Remote-ready

Local execution for global clients.

For clients acquiring property, protecting assets, structuring investments, relocating, applying for status or doing business in Jamaica.

Serviced clients from 30+ countries.

United States · United Kingdom · Canada · China · Caribbean · Europe · UAE
Two directions of travel

Departures & Arrivals.

Vanguard Law represents people and companies moving capital, assets and ambitions between Jamaica and the world, in both directions.

↗Departures From Jamaica
To the world
VL·401Conveyancing & GiftingSelling, transferring or gifting Jamaican property and other assets.Outbound
VL·402MigrationRelocating or migrating to the United States, with consular support.Outbound
VL·403Business Sale & ExitSelling or winding down a Jamaican business.Outbound
VL·404Market ExpansionExpanding your business into United States markets.Outbound
VL·405Family & MatrimonialDivorce and cross-border family matters.Outbound
VL·406Offshore StructuringAsset protection and offshore holding structures.Outbound
↘Arrivals To Jamaica
From the world
VL·201Conveyancing & ProbateBuying or inheriting property in Jamaica.Inbound
VL·202Immigration & StatusCitizenship and permanent residency applications, and work permits.Inbound
VL·203Company FormationIncorporation, licensing and local corporate structure.Inbound
VL·204Investment & DealsCross-border investment, contracts and acquisitions.Inbound
VL·205Compliance & TaxAML, transfer pricing and tax-opinion touchpoints.Inbound
VL·206Entertainment LawCross-border representation for artists, athletes and media.Inbound
The Vanguard Law Global Client Passport

One Firm. Every Route.

Consider Vanguard Law as your point of entry and departure. However your life or business connects to Jamaica, we travel it with you.

Caricom · Caribbean Community
JAMAICA
Vanguard Law · Global Client
Passport · Passeport
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CodeJAM
Passport No.VL-876-841-0456
SurnameGLOBAL CLIENT
Given NamesINTERNATIONAL & DIASPORA
NationalityWORLDWIDE
RepresentationALL 14 PARISHES
AuthorityVANGUARD LAW · JAMAICA
Vanguard Law Authorised Representation
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Confidentiality & Discretion

Handled quietly. Held in confidence.

Public figures, high-net-worth families and private clients choose Vanguard Law for the same reason: matters handled discreetly, by a small team, with a single named point of contact. Names stay private. Files stay protected.

Confidential by defaultEvery matter is protected by attorney-client privilege; engagements are never publicised.
A single point of contactOne senior contact manages your matter end to end, with no rotating handlers.
Secure document handlingSensitive papers move through a defined, access-controlled process.
Coordinated with your advisorsVanguard Law works alongside your overseas counsel, family office, manager or agent.
Remote Ready Experience

Built for clients who are not on the island.

Overseas clients value certainty. Vanguard Law caters to our Global Clients by providing services virtually:

Virtual Services
  • Onboarding
  • Updates
  • Translation
  • Coordination
  • Online Payments
  • Time-Zone Awareness
Global Clients

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Foreign nationals can purchase residential, commercial and development property in Jamaica without special licensing, and overseas buyers enjoy the same property rights as Jamaican citizens.
In most cases, no. Property transactions can be completed remotely through structured legal representation, secure documentation and coordinated execution procedures. Vanguard Law can also coordinate virtual walk-throughs.
In most cases, yes. You need a TRN to do a property purchase or sale. If you intend to start a business, you will need a TRN if another Director or Partner in your business does not have one. Vanguard Law can handle the TRN application.
Yes. Vanguard Law represents international and diaspora clients across all parishes in Jamaica, including Kingston, Montego Bay, Ocho Rios, Negril, St. Ann, St. James and rural parishes. Your location does not limit representation.
Legal fees range from 1% to 3% of the purchase price, in addition to government and third-party transaction costs, which are explained separately. You can estimate your costs with our Property Cost Calculator.
Yes. You can use a company to buy property in Jamaica. Property may be acquired through a Jamaican company, a foreign holding entity or a trust, depending on asset protection, estate planning or cross-border tax considerations.
Yes. Transfers occur through formal banking channels according to contractual terms and regulatory compliance procedures.
Updates arrive at defined milestones, with access to our Client Portal to see updates and to access or upload comments and documents.
From wherever you are

Need a Jamaican Attorney from Abroad?

Send your property, immigration, company, investment or private-client enquiry. Vanguard Law will confirm the appropriate scope, documents required and next steps, in confidence.

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