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Barbados: Taxes and Costs

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Last Updated: Mar 10, 2007

Rental income tax is high in Barbados

INDIVIDUAL TAXATION

Non-residents are liable to tax on their Barbadian-sourced income.

INCOME TAX

Income Tax

Income from rental of home accommodation is taxed at a flat rate of 15%.

Capital Gains

In Barbados no tax is levied on capital gains.


PROPERTY TAX

Property Taxes

For residential properties, this tax is levied on the “improved value” of the property, essentially the fair market value, as determined by the Commissioner of Land Tax.

RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY TAX RATES

TAXABLE INCOME, BBD (US$) TAX RATE
Up to 125,000 (US$62,657) nil
125,000 - 350,000 (US$175,489) 0.10%
350,000 - 850,000 (US$426,065) 0.45%
Over 850,000 (US$426,065) 0.75%
Source: Global Property Guide

The maximum tax payable on a residential property is BDS$60,000 (US$30,075).

 

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