If you work with Jamaican businesses as an accountant or bookkeeper, your clients need payroll software. Many of them are asking you which tool to use. Most haven't found a Jamaica-specific option yet.
PayrollJamaica is a payroll platform built specifically for Jamaica's statutory compliance requirements — PAYE, NHT, NIS, Education Tax, SO1 filings. We've built a referral programme specifically for Jamaica accounting firms and bookkeepers, because accountants are the most trusted source of software recommendations for Jamaican business owners.
This article explains exactly how the programme works, what you earn, and how to join.
Two Ways to Participate
Option 1: Referral Partner (Passive income)
Refer a client who subscribes → earn 15% of their monthly subscription fee for 12 months.
You don't manage anything. You share a unique referral link. When a referred client subscribes, the commission is automatically tracked. You receive payment quarterly.
No cost to join. No minimum referrals required.
Option 2: Reseller Partner (Manage client payroll, earn ongoing)
Use PayrollJamaica to manage payroll for your clients directly → earn 25% recurring commission for as long as the client remains active (not capped at 12 months).
This model suits accounting firms that want to offer managed payroll as a service. You access a master dashboard showing all client accounts, run payroll on their behalf, and bill your clients at whatever rate you choose. PayrollJamaica pays you 25% of the subscription it receives.
What You Earn: Real Numbers
PayrollJamaica pricing is:
- Starter: J$3,500/month (up to 10 employees)
- Business: J$7,500/month (up to 50 employees)
- Enterprise: Custom pricing (50+ employees)
Referral Partner example (15% for 12 months)
| Client size | Monthly subscription | Your monthly commission | Your annual commission | |---|---|---|---| | 8 employees | J$3,500 | J$525 | J$6,300 | | 20 employees | J$7,500 | J$1,125 | J$13,500 | | 40 employees | J$7,500 | J$1,125 | J$13,500 |
Refer 10 clients at J$7,500/month: J$135,000 per year in commission income, from referrals you made once.
Reseller Partner example (25% ongoing)
| Clients managed | Average plan | Your monthly commission | Annual | |---|---|---|---| | 5 clients | J$7,500/mo avg | J$9,375 | J$112,500 | | 15 clients | J$7,500/mo avg | J$28,125 | J$337,500 | | 30 clients | J$7,500/mo avg | J$56,250 | J$675,000 |
At 30 managed clients, the reseller programme pays J$56,250/month in recurring commission — permanently, for as long as those clients remain active.
Why This Works for Jamaica Accountants
Your clients already ask you
"What software should I use for payroll?" is one of the most common questions Jamaican business owners ask their accountant. Until now, the honest answer was often "there isn't a great Jamaica-specific option — I use Excel." PayrollJamaica gives you something to recommend that actually works for Jamaica's compliance structure.
Recommending it reduces your risk
If your clients are currently calculating payroll manually or using software not built for Jamaica, your firm may be advising on returns that are subtly incorrect. Pointing clients toward purpose-built compliance software reduces the chance that errors in their payroll records reflect on your advisory work.
The market is large and underserved
Jamaica has approximately 70,000 registered businesses. A small fraction use payroll software. The accountants who become known as the firms that brought compliant payroll technology to their clients will hold that position for years.
What Partners Get
All referral partners receive:
- Unique referral link with click and conversion tracking
- Co-branded materials — email templates and slides you can customise for client outreach
- "Trusted Partner" listing on payrolljamaica.com (see
/partnerspage) - Partner support line — direct contact with the PayrollJamaica team for client questions
Reseller partners additionally receive:
- Master account dashboard — manage all client payrolls from one login
- Priority support — direct phone line, not a ticket queue
- Quarterly business reviews — strategy calls with the PayrollJamaica team
- Featured placement in PayrollJamaica's "Find an Accountant" directory (visibility to our clients who need accounting services)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a cost to join? No. There are no fees, no minimums, and no annual commitments.
How do I track referrals? You receive a unique referral link. The dashboard shows clicks, sign-ups, active subscribers, and commission earned in real time.
When are commissions paid? Quarterly, within 15 days of each quarter-end.
What if my client already knows about PayrollJamaica? Referral attribution is based on the first touchpoint. If your client signed up through your link, the commission is yours. If they signed up directly before you referred them, speak to the partnership team — we handle these cases individually.
Can I refer clients who are outside Kingston? Yes. PayrollJamaica serves businesses across Jamaica. The platform is cloud-based with no geographic restriction.
What if I want to be a reseller but I'm not sure how many clients I can bring? Start as a referral partner and upgrade when it makes sense. There's no lock-in.
Is the commission 15% of the net subscription or gross? Gross subscription fee.
The March 31 Window: Right Now Is the Best Time to Refer
The annual SO1 filing deadline is March 31, 2026. Jamaican business owners are acutely focused on payroll compliance in March. Accountants who reach out to clients right now with a better payroll solution — framed around the deadline — will see much higher conversion than they would in October.
If you're going to do this, start this week.
Show Clients What PayrollJamaica Can Do
One of the most effective ways to demonstrate the platform to clients is to let them see statutory deductions calculated in real time. Share our free Jamaica payroll calculator → — it calculates PAYE, NIS, NHT, and Education Tax instantly, and shows clients exactly why purpose-built software matters.
How to Join
Visit payrolljamaica.com/partners to apply for the programme.
Or email us directly: [email protected]
We'll set up your partner account, send you the referral link and materials, and you'll be ready to refer within 24 hours.
Want to learn more about how PayrollJamaica compares to other options? See our Jamaica Payroll Software Guide 2026 or explore the payroll software features.