About Barbados

It's time for you to discover why Barbados is the most enchanting of all Caribbean islands. Barbados is an independent English speaking commonwealth country with a dynamic economy. Barbados is today a world class business centre, with the professionalism of management necessary for the continued high level of business and social development. With its modern infrastructure, Barbados is an ideal place to live, work and invest. One of the oldest cities of the Caribbean, the architecture of Bridgetown today is largely a blend of attractive, balconied colonial buildings, warehouses and modern office blocks.

Business Environment

The Government of Barbados actively encourages foreign investment and ensures that the appropriate incentives and legislation are in place to give confidence and predictability to investment decisions. Investment laws are clear and modern and there are no restrictions on foreign ownership of business enterprises. It has also put special programs in place to stimulate local entrepreneurship, protect the enviable quality of life enjoyed by all citizens and to preserve the beautiful natural environment. Barbados continues to attract persons from around the world who have sought and found a cost-efficient and high-quality service environment in which to conduct their business.

Infrastructure

The island can boast of its excellent infrastructure with electric power, roads, telecommunication, airport and seaport equivalent to those in industrialized countries. Barbados’ extensive road network allows links to all of the main transportation arteries. The Grantley Adams International Airport, located about 15 minutes from the capital city Bridgetown, plays an important role as a vital hub and link for international air traffic in the Eastern Caribbean. The Seaport at Bridgetown is one of the most modern ports in the Caribbean with both a deep- water harbour and a shallow draught facility. There are regular freight sailings to North America, Europe and the Caribbean. Barbados is equipped with a modern telecommunications infrastructure with the latest in digital technology and fibre optic systems including international direct dialing, facsimile transfer and satellite telecommunications which allows for the efficient transmission of electronic data.

Government

Judicial, political and administrative institutions are closely modeled on the British system. Barbados provides the investor with an extensive range of Banking and other financial services. There is a pool of world class legal and accounting professionals - most of the international accounting firms are represented on the island.