Purchasing a property abroad can be a daunting process. We aim to make it a stress-free and enjoyable transaction.
When buying or selling a property in Barbados it’s essential to understand any costs you may incur in the process.
A deposit of 10% is required on exchange (unless otherwise agreed).
No! The seller is responsible for paying stamp duty (unless the property is held in an offshore company, in which case there is no stamp duty).
The average purchase/sale in Barbados should take 2-3 months but we advise clients to allocate 4-5 months.
Capital Gains Tax is 0%
Corporation Tax is 9%
Income Tax is 12.5% Basic Rate (<BBD$50,000)
Income Tax is 28.5% Higher Rate (>BBD$50,000)
Property Transfer Tax is 2.5%
Stamp Duty Tax is 1%
Value Added Tax (VAT) is 17.5%
No, however it may be easier to keep money in a Barbados Bank Account in order to pay regular bills (such as land tax, utility bills, wifi, tv etc)
Yes, your attorney and/or accountant can arrange purchasing real estate within a LTD company.
Yes, we have a recommended attorney in Barbados that has helped many of our customers and we can happily introduce you and provide a quote for purchasing.
Yes, we have a recommended FX Broker that handles most of our clients funds. Our currency broker achieves better exchange rates than the banks and does not carry any transfer costs.
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