Las condiciones geográficas, legales, financieras y fiscales, además del capital humano y los aspectos infraestructurales de Barbados, han ubicado a la isla como una de las jurisdicciones preferidas para la operación de Empresas de Negocios Internacionales en todo el mundo. Condiciones Geográficas: Barbados se ha convertido en "El Centro de Negocios del Caribe" gracias a su ubicación estratégica en el lado este de la cadena de islas del Caribe. Su cercanía a América del Sur, América del Norte y Central, y los servicios de aerolíneas que operan siete días a la semana, no solo a América del Norte sino también a Londres y otros países europeos, hacen de Barbados un destino ideal para hacer negocios.
Some of the airlines that provide flights to Barbados are: American Airlines, Continental Airlines, Air Canada, Air Jamaica, Virgin Atlantic, British Airways, LIAT and Caribbean Airlines.
Legislative Framework: The legislation related to offshore companies in Barbados has been carefully designed to facilitate the management and operation of international business companies in the island. Additionally, Barbados has developed a hybrid jurisdiction with a tax treaty network which has been expanding over the past 5 years. Barbados has in force investment and double taxation treaties with the following nations:
| Country | Double Taxation Treaty | Investment Treaties |
| Austria | Download | – |
| Botswana | Download | – |
| Canadá | Download | Download |
| China | Download | Download |
| Cuba | Download | Download |
| Germany | – | Download |
| Great Britain | Download | Download |
| Iceland | Download | – |
| Italy | – | Download |
| Luxembourg | Download | – |
| Malta | Download | – |
| Mauritius | Download | Download |
| Mexico | Download | – |
| Netherlands | Download | – |
| Norway | Download | – |
| Panama | Download | – |
| Seychelles | Download | – |
| Spain | Download | – |
| Sweden | Download | – |
| Switzerland | Download | Download |
| United States of America | Download | – |
| Venezuela | Download | Download |
Barbados también ha ganado un gran reconocimiento dentro de la Organización de Desarrollo Económico por su constante cumplimiento con las regulaciones Anti-Terrorismo y Lavado de Dinero a nivel mundial.
Entre las legislaciones más importantes relacionadas con las empresas internacionales se encuentran: la Ley de Compañías de Barbados, la Ley de Sociedades Internacionales con Responsabilidad Limitada, la Ley de Servicios Financieros y la Ley de Empresas Internacionales.
Barbados is one of the first countries in the Caribbean to converge its local and international tax rates,
making its tax system globally competitive, while bringing the country in line with the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development’s (OECD) Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) initiative. By implementing the new regime, Barbados is fulfilling its commitment to be fully compliant with BEPS Action 5 addressing harmful tax practices.
Read a full outline of Barbados’ Corporate Tax Regime here.
Barbados also offers high end services within the tourism sector. The infrastructure of the hotel and hospitality services in Barbados is based on high quality standards giving Barbados the reputation of a “high end tourism destination”. Also the network and telecommunication system in the island has the advantage of an experienced and professional workforce.
El gobierno de Barbados sigue comprometido a mejorar y expandir su marco legislativo para brindar incentivos generosos, mayor flexibilidad para los inversores y condiciones generales que faciliten las actividades comerciales nacionales e internacionales.
