Caribbean & Atlantic · Windward Islands

Barbados

The most under-rated option in the region: a common-law, treaty-networked, dual-citizenship-permitting jurisdiction where the resident non-domiciled remittance basis still delivers near-territorial taxation — with a real citizenship path in roughly 7–10 years.

Last verified July 2026163 visa-free destinations

Tax position

Income tax (top)
27.5% from income year 2026 (reduced from 28.5%); basic rate 11.5%
Capital gains
none
Wealth tax
none
Inheritance tax
none
Special regime
Remittance basis for individuals resident but not ordinarily domiciled — foreign income taxed only to the extent remitted. Welcome Stamp holders are exempt from Barbados income tax.
Territorial
No — worldwide income taxed
CFC rules
No
Exit tax
No
CRS
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