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The organizations that help companies export from and invest in Barbados, grouped by what you need. Each card links to the organization’s own site.
1. Where to start
Export Barbados, Invest Barbados and Customs and Excise: the guide’s first stops, of the 19 organizations below.
Each card says what it can help with:Get adviceFind financeMeet requirementsResearch markets
- Get advice
Export promotion agency
Export Barbados
Barbados Investment and Development Corporation (Export Barbados)
Runs export certification, an exporters' tier system, export training and factory space rental for expanding companies.
Visit Export Barbados (opens in a new tab)Source: Export Barbados, about the corporation, read October 2026 (opens in a new tab) · as of October 30, 2026
- Get advice
Investment promotion agency
Invest Barbados
Gives investors information, liaison with government departments and aftercare services while they set up and run a business.
Visit Invest Barbados (opens in a new tab)Source: Invest Barbados, about the agency, read October 2026 (opens in a new tab) · as of October 30, 2026
- Meet requirements
Customs authority
Customs and Excise
Barbados Customs and Excise Department
Processes export declarations in ASYCUDA World, issues Customs Registration Numbers and certifies origin for the European Union and United Kingdom agreements.
2. Export development and market information
4 organizations. Each card links to the organization’s own site.
- Get advice
Export promotion agency
Export Barbados
Barbados Investment and Development Corporation (Export Barbados)
Runs export certification, an exporters' tier system, export training and factory space rental for expanding companies.
Visit Export Barbados (opens in a new tab)Source: Export Barbados, about the corporation, read October 2026 (opens in a new tab) · as of October 30, 2026
- Get advice
Regional trade promotion agency
Caribbean Export
Caribbean Export Development Agency
Regional body
Runs regional programs that help small and mid-sized companies in 15 CARIFORUM states prepare to export and use the European Union agreement.
Visit Caribbean Export (opens in a new tab)Source: Caribbean Export, home page, read October 2026 (opens in a new tab) · as of October 30, 2026
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National statistics office
Statistical Service
Barbados Statistical Service
Publishes prices, GDP, labor, visitor and merchandise trade statistics for Barbados.
- Get advice
Foreign trade ministry
Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade
Publishes Barbados trade policy and explains the CARICOM, CARIFORUM, European Union and WTO trade arrangements.
3. Investment and business setup
4 organizations. Each card links to the organization’s own site.
- Get advice
Investment promotion agency
Invest Barbados
Gives investors information, liaison with government departments and aftercare services while they set up and run a business.
Visit Invest Barbados (opens in a new tab)Source: Invest Barbados, about the agency, read October 2026 (opens in a new tab) · as of October 30, 2026
- Meet requirements
Company registry
Business Barbados
Runs the online company registry that incorporates and registers companies and business names, and the intellectual property register.
- Meet requirements
Central bank and exchange control
Central Bank
Central Bank of Barbados
Registers foreign funds, approves repatriation of profits and handles exchange control permissions for exporters and investors.
Visit Central Bank (opens in a new tab)Source: Central Bank of Barbados, exchange control FAQs, read October 2026 (opens in a new tab) · as of October 30, 2026
- Meet requirements
Immigration authority
Immigration Department
Barbados Immigration Department
Processes work permits, permanent residence, special entry permits and entry visas for non-nationals.
Visit Immigration Department (opens in a new tab)Source: Barbados Immigration Department, services, read October 2026 (opens in a new tab) · as of October 30, 2026
4. Customs and tax
2 organizations. Each card links to the organization’s own site.
- Meet requirements
Customs authority
Customs and Excise
Barbados Customs and Excise Department
Processes export declarations in ASYCUDA World, issues Customs Registration Numbers and certifies origin for the European Union and United Kingdom agreements.
- Meet requirements
Tax authority
Revenue Authority
Barbados Revenue Authority
Registers taxpayers for a tax identification number, and runs tax guidance including the Corporation Top-Up Tax.
Visit Revenue Authority (opens in a new tab)Source: Barbados Revenue Authority, registration page, read October 2026 (opens in a new tab) · as of October 30, 2026
5. Standards and sector requirements
4 organizations. Each card links to the organization’s own site.
- Meet requirements
National standards body
BNSI
Barbados National Standards Institution
Writes national standards and runs testing, calibration, certification and information services for companies.
Visit BNSI (opens in a new tab)Source: Barbados National Standards Institution, services, June 2026 (opens in a new tab) · as of June 17, 2026
- Meet requirements
Non-bank financial regulator
Financial Services Commission
Registers and supervises insurance, pensions, securities and credit union businesses.
- Meet requirements
Agriculture and food ministry
Agriculture Ministry
Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Nutritional Security
Runs plant quarantine and veterinary services that protect plant and animal health, with a role in SPS trade requirements.
- Meet requirements
Regional standards body
CROSQ
CARICOM Regional Organisation for Standards and Quality
Regional body
Develops regional standards and supports quality systems for goods and services traded in the CARICOM Single Market and Economy.
Visit CROSQ (opens in a new tab)Source: CROSQ, home page, read October 2026 (opens in a new tab) · as of October 30, 2026
6. Chambers and industry associations
5 organizations. Each card links to the organization’s own site.
- Get advice
International business association
BIBA
Barbados International Business Association
Brings together companies engaged in international business in Barbados.
Visit BIBA (opens in a new tab)Source: Barbados International Business Association, home page, read October 2026 (opens in a new tab) · as of October 30, 2026
- Get advice
Manufacturers association
BMA
Barbados Manufacturers' Association
Is a membership association for manufacturers in Barbados, and its site invites companies to join.
Visit BMA (opens in a new tab)Source: Barbados Manufacturers' Association, home page, read October 2026 (opens in a new tab) · as of October 30, 2026
- Get advice
Services industry association
BCSI
Barbados Coalition of Service Industries
Represents service providers and the services sector as a member-based organization.
Visit BCSI (opens in a new tab)Source: Barbados Coalition of Service Industries, home page, read October 2026 (opens in a new tab) · as of October 30, 2026
- Get advice
Private sector trade policy unit
BPSTT
Barbados Private Sector Trade Team
Publishes trade resources and news and runs a national trade forum for the Barbados private sector.
Visit BPSTT (opens in a new tab)Source: Barbados Private Sector Trade Team, home page, read October 2026 (opens in a new tab) · as of October 30, 2026
- Get advice
Small business association
SBA
Small Business Association of Barbados
Offers advocacy, training, business development support and networking for small businesses.
Visit SBA (opens in a new tab)Source: Small Business Association of Barbados, home page, read October 2026 (opens in a new tab) · as of October 30, 2026
7. How Promote:Global helps
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Promote:Barbados is an independent guide by Promote:Global, not an official government portal. The organizations named here are independent public and membership bodies, not Promote:Global partners, and every link goes to their own site.
Facts read from public sources, with an editorial cut-off of October 30, 2026. Nothing here is investment, legal, tax or sanctions advice. Check current status with the organization before you rely on it.