Barbados

The Barbados Revenue Authority (BRA) has announced its active participation in the Caribbean Organisation of Tax Administrators (COTA) 2026 conference, scheduled for late August 2026. As a leading tax administration in the region, the BRA will contribute its expertise in tax compliance modernization, international tax standards implementation, and digital transformation initiatives. This engagement underscores Barbados’ […]

On 24 August 2026, the Barbados Revenue Authority (BRA) issued a press release announcing a significant reduction in land tax bills for residential properties with valuations exceeding BBD 450,000. The measure forms part of the government’s ongoing property tax reform agenda under the Land Tax Act, Cap. 87A, and is designed to provide relief to

On 17 August 2026, the Barbados Revenue Authority (BRA) issued Guidance Note 16, formally extending the filing deadline for Common Reporting Standard (CRS) and Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) information returns for the 2025 reporting year. The extension moves the due date from the original 30 June 2026 to 30 September 2026, a three-month

The Barbados Revenue Authority (BRA) released a press statement on 14 August 2026 confirming the extension of the land tax discount filing deadline, an action that forms part of the Authority’s ongoing effort to modernise tax administration and to provide targeted relief to property owners amid a challenging macro-economic environment. The land tax discount scheme,

On August 14, 2026, the Barbados Revenue Authority (BRA) announced the extension of the land tax discount deadline for the 2026 assessment year, a decision rooted in the authority’s commitment to balancing fiscal stability with taxpayer practicality amid ongoing administrative transitions. This extension derives its legal foundation from Section 8(3) of the Land Tax Act,

On 7 August 2026, the Barbados Revenue Authority (BRA) announced the temporary unavailability of the Automatic Exchange of Information (AEOI) Portal. This portal serves as the primary digital channel for Barbados-based financial institutions to submit Common Reporting Standard (CRS) and Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) reports to the Competent Authority. The maintenance window aligns