Anyone or any group can start a company in Grenada.

To file a trademark in Grenada, follow the Trademarks Act No. 1 of 2012. You’ll need:

• A signed Power of Attorney or Authorisation of Agent form.
• The name and address of the person or company applying.
• A specimen if the mark is more than just words.
• A full description of the goods or services.
• The relevant classes for the trademark.

No, you don’t. As long as you sign the necessary documents and stay in touch with your lawyer, they can handle the rest.

Land ownership is documented through the Common Law Title System, with deeds recorded in the Deeds and Land Registry of Grenada.

Anyone over 21 or a registered company can own land. You don't need to be a resident or citizen, but non-citizens must get an alien land-holding licence from the government first.

The Claimant must serve the proceedings within six months, unless an extension is granted.

No. The High Court handles a variety of cases as the superior court, while Magistrate’s Courts in each district handle cases involving claims up to $10,000 Eastern Caribbean Currency and other issues.

Yes, legal fees are subject to a 15% Value Added Tax (VAT).

At SJW Law, you start by consulting one of our lawyers, then signing a Retainer Agreement or Letter of Engagement, and paying a retainer fee upfront. An initial consultation fee is also required.

You have:

• 4 years for trespassing, malicious prosecution, and defamation.
• 12 years for land-related cases.
• 6 years for other types of cases.
• Up to 20 years for recovering personal estate from an intestate person.
• 1 year for injury to land or person of a deceased person within the last 6 months of their life, or 6 months for non-fatal cases.

Yes, you can file a lawsuit in Grenada even if you live abroad or are not a citizen. However, the case must be within Grenada’s jurisdiction, and all parties must attend court in Grenada to give evidence if the case goes to trial.

Grenada's legal system is similar to the UK's common law system, with many laws and principles derived from English statutes and court decisions. It is not similar to the legal systems of the US, Canada, or Europe.