Jamaica GCT Calculator
Work out the General Consumption Tax on any amount — add it on top, or pull it back out of a price that already includes it.
Most Jamaican cook shops price GCT-inclusive — the number on the board is what the customer hands over. That is the “Price includes GCT” tab, and it is how I ❤ Cook Food calculates every order.
Common questions
What is the GCT rate in Jamaica?+
The standard rate of General Consumption Tax is 15%. A 25% rate applies to telephone services and handsets, and a 10% rate applies to parts of the tourism sector. Some goods and services are zero-rated or exempt.
Do cook shop prices include GCT?+
In practice most Jamaican cook shops price GCT-inclusive — the price on the board is what the customer pays, with the tax already inside it. Use the “Price includes GCT” tab to work out how much of a price is tax.
How do I remove GCT from a price?+
Divide the GCT-inclusive price by 1.15. The result is the net amount, and the difference is the GCT. On a J$1,150 price the net is J$1,000 and the GCT is J$150.