Barbados
Barbados
Opportunity Score
79/100
Population
287K
Digital Nomad
74/100
Market Overview
Established business hub with the Welcome Stamp nomad visa, strong connectivity and rule of law.
Key Indicators
Bars show how Barbados compares across the 22 tracked Caribbean markets.
Internet speed: Median fixed broadband download speed via Ookla Speedtest Global Index. Source: Ookla Speedtest Global Index · 2024.
704,340 annual tourist arrivals (2024)
Total long-stay (stop-over) arrivals. Source: Barbados Statistical Service / Central Bank of Barbados.
Tax Profile
Headline statutory rates for Barbados. The Tax Friendliness score above is derived from these figures.
Personal Income
28.5%
top rate
Corporate
9%
standard rate
Capital Gains
0%
on disposals
VAT / Sales
17.5%
standard rate
Personal income top rate 28.5%; one of the regions lowest corporate rates at 9%; no capital gains tax; VAT 17.5%.
Source: PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries · 2025. Statutory headline rates; individual circumstances and incentive programs may differ. Not tax advice.
Immigration & Residency
Official residency and citizenship pathways for Barbados (as of 2025).
Barbados Welcome Stamp
- Min. income
- US$50,000/yr
- Application fee
- US$2,000
- Duration
- 12 months, renewable
Requires US$50,000 expected annual income. No local income tax on the stamp. Fee US$2,000 (single) / US$3,000 (family).
Source: Barbados Welcome Stamp (Govt of Barbados)
Program terms change frequently. This is informational only and not legal or immigration advice — confirm current requirements with official government sources before applying.
Local partners on Barbados
Law firms, real estate agents, and relocation advisors who can help you move to or invest in Barbados.
Blue Horizon Realty
Real Estate
Luxury & investment property specialists
Boutique brokerage focused on beachfront villas, branded residences, and CBI-qualifying developments across the Eastern Caribbean.
Palms Residency Advisors
Relocation
Digital nomad & residency visa experts
Specialists in remote-work visas and residency-by-investment, with hands-on application support in Barbados, Bahamas, and Costa Rica.
Atlantic Expat Insurance
Insurance
International health & property cover
Global health insurance and property cover tailored to expats, retirees, and digital nomads relocating to the Caribbean.
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