Bridgetown

Stable Governance

As the third oldest Parliament in the British Commonwealth, Barbados has an enviable record for the management of its political, social and economic affairs. Once known as ‘Little England’, Barbados’ political system has withstood the test of time and earned it the #1 position by Transparency International’s freedom from corruption index in the Caribbean and Latin America. Barbados has undergone several changes in its political administration without incident and successive administrations have exhibited prudence in the management of its economy, contributing to the overall stability of the island nation.

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Vibrant Economy

Since its independence from the United Kingdom in 1966, this English speaking nation has developed a robust economy with a GDP of USD $4.3 billion, which is the 4th highest in the Eastern Caribbean. In the post-independence period, the Barbados economy has evolved from an agrarian economy to a service-based one led by tourism and international business. The island’s banking system has the distinction as being recognized as the 4th most stable in the Western Hemisphere by the World Economic Forum’s Global Competitiveness Report 2014-2015.

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Aviation Hub

Barbados’ location as the most easterly Caribbean island makes it a natural hub for both passenger and cargo traffic from the United Kingdom, North America and Europe. The Grantley Adams International Airport manages 2.4 million passengers annually and is rated in the top 10 for the availability of flights per capita and is also world-rated for the quality of its airport infrastructure.

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International Airline Connectivity

  • USA: (Atlanta, Boston, Charlotte, Miami, New York)
  • BRAZIL: (Sao Paulo)
  • CANADA: (Montreal, Toronto)
  • UK: (London, Manchester, Birmingham, Scotland, Glasgow)
  • GERMANY: (Cologne, Munich, Dusseldorf, Frankfurt)
  • COLUMBIA: (Bogota)

USA –

  • MIA: American Airlines (Twice daily)
  • JFK: Jet Blue (Twice daily)
  • JFK: Delta Airlines (Twice weekly)
  • ATL: Delta (Twice weekly)

UK –

  • London: British Airways (Daily), Virgin Atlantic (Daily)
  • Manchester: Virgin Atlantic (Twice weekly)

CANADA –

  • Toronto: Air Canada (Daily), West Jet (Four times weekly)

EUROPE –

  • Germany: Condor (Four times weekly)
CARIBBEAN –
  •  Trinidad, St. Lucia, St. Vincent, Grenada: LIAT & Caribbean Airlines (Daily services to several regional destinations)

FREQUENCIES: Select Airlines & Cities*
*Based on Winter 2015/2016 Schedule effective October Oct 26, 2015

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World Class Attractions & Top-Rated Restaurants

Barbados’ capital city Bridgetown and its Garrison was recently designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This honour highlights the pivotal role played by Barbados as a British Colony which is also demonstrated across the island with its historic buildings, churches and landmarks. The island’s natural attractions include Harrison’s Cave, which offers a unique opportunity to travel beneath the surface of its coral limestone bedrock to view underground streams and a variety of natural features.

Like its accommodation sector, Barbados offers an exquisite blend of restaurants, many overlooking idyllic seascapes and catering to all tastes and budgets.

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Excellent Duty and Tax Concessions

The Government of Barbados has placed a high priority on the Travel and Tourism sector and has received international recognition for its level of investment in the sector, which is a critical foreign exchange earner. Investors in the tourism sector are offered an attractive package of incentives that include a tax holiday for up to 25 years and on expiration of the tax holiday period, a reduction of 50% of the applicable rates and taxes then prevailing in respect of the concessions for a further 15 years.

Legislation has also made provision for investors in tourism projects to benefit from:

  • Tax & financial benefits in relation to capital expenditure & interest expense
  • Exemption from import duty, value-added tax and environmental levy in respect of:
    • Furniture, Fixtures and equipment, Building materials, Supplies & Equity financing

Investment Legislation

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Proactive BTI Assistance

Investment Assistance
Barbados Tourism Investment Inc. (BTI) is the development agency of the Government of Barbados with special responsibility for facilitating investment in the tourism and hospitality sector in Barbados.

Barbados is rated #6 for the priority it places on its tourism investments and #5 for the percentage of its fiscal budget spent in the industry.

The helpful and efficient BTI staff will work with you to identify appropriate legal, financial, architectural and other professional services required to assist you with your project. We will also interface with all relevant governmental agencies to help you to access the benefits available within existing tourism development legislation.

As the tourism investment facilitation agency for the Government of Barbados, our services are free to investors, so be sure to call or visit us when you are considering investing in Barbados.