Courtesy of Invest Barbados One of the attractive features of Barbados' business landscape is its enabling climate. Barbados offers a well-regulated, transparent and supportive environment for business. Competition is enhanced by transparent policies and effective laws. Starting and operating a business is straightforward and free from burdensome regulation. The country’s strong legal...
Courtesy of Invest Barbados From inception, Barbados was deliberate in building its international business sector on the strong foundation of treaty-based agreements that included provisions for the exchange of information. The Crane Private Residences Investors choosing Barbados as a preferred business jurisdiction do so, among other key reasons, for its high reputation anchored on...
COVID-19 has changed the entire Barbados economy, business and job markets. We have to make quick changes to ensure that Barbadians can support themselves. Hordes of people are working remotely on millions of projects around the world. Gone are the days where borders existed as it relates to many jobs across all sectors. There is a thriving Internet-job industry and many people in Barbados are...
A special visa for remote workers who want to work and live in Barbados. https://www.youtube.com/embed/6YaXicccRfc ''Welcome to Barbados! Why Barbados Sunny, safe and cosmopolitan Barbados is a lure to anyone whose work is flexible enough to allow them to set up office remotely. If you’re thinking about moving away from densely populated urban centres, want to escape an unforgiving...
Taking out a mortgage is a major life decision and should only be taken after serious consideration. Here are some pros and cons to help you before you take the plunge. Let’s hear it for the advantages: Longer-term mortgages – 30-year mortgages mean although it's a longer commitment, it can be a more affordable option than before. Cost-effective borrowing – The interest rates on a...
Bethesda-based Marriott International Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) announced Friday it has an agreement to buy Elegant Hotels Group, which owns and operates seven hotels and a beachfront restaurant on the island of Barbados. Per a release, Marriott’s all-cash offer values Elegant at roughly $199 million, including its $68.9 million in total net debt. Elegant’s seven hotels total 588 rooms,...
From a stable rate of return, appealing tax advantages and a step in building your wealth, Real Estate offers an appealing advantage. Here are 5 reasons why you should choose real estate: Not Volatile: Property has historically proven to be the sound choice. Your risk of loss is minimized by the length of time you hold on to your real estate. Real estate gives you more control of your investment...
Starting your business and finding the right space can be messy sometimes. The key to finding the right space is a combination of knowing your business & what your customers want when they are doing business with you. Reaching out to a commercial broker/agent often gives you a hassle free experience. I'm assuming you already have Cash or Capital funding or loan(s) in place as discussed in my last...
Business Financing in Barbados Looking for business funding to start or expand your business in Barbados? We have put together a list of funding sources which may be able to help you get started in securing a business loan. If you are working and starting a business on the side, your personal income may be able to help you secure your initial startup loan. Fund Access From our...
International Business Investing in Barbados Non-national investors will need to submit an application for permission to invest in Barbados to the Exchange Control Authority (ECA). The functions of the ECA have been delegated to the Central Bank of Barbados and are carried out by the Foreign Exchange and Export Credits Department of the Bank. The applications are usually submitted by the...