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What is the company registry in Barbados?
Corporate Affairs and Intellectual Property Office
Ground Floor, Baobab Towers, Warrens, St. Michael, Barbados
About Barbados
The Barbados Companies Registry is located in St. Michael and was founded in .
Barbados is an island country in the Lesser Antilles of the West Indies, in the Caribbean region next to North America and north of South America, and is the most easterly of the Caribbean islands.. The main language of Barbados is English which is spoken by 98.8% of the population with other language such as Bajan Creole spoken by a small percentage. The local currency is the Barbadian dollar (BBD). The population of Barbados is over 0.28 million.
Barbados Economy
The Real GDP in Barbados is in the region of $4.92 billion with a GDP per capita of $17,400. Barbados economy growth has been bolstered by tourism, services, construction, and private consumption. The leading export commodities for Barbados are liquor, packaged medicine, ships, paper labels, baked goods.
Main Trading Partners of Barbados
The leading export and import partners for Barbados are:
Exports: US 23%, Jamaica 11%, Trinidad and Tobago 9%, Guyana 8%, Poland 6%
Imports: US 43%, China 8%, Trinidad and Tobago 7%, UK 5%, Netherlands 3%
Barbados Certificate of Incorporation
The Barbados Certificate of Incorporation is issued by the local company register and we can provide a copy of this company incorporation certificate where available. A certificate of incorporation is a legal document that proves a company is registered with the local register and has met all the requirements to do so.
Barbados Certificate of Good Standing
The certificate of Good standing is issued by the local Barbados company registry. A Certificate of Good Standing (CGS) is an official document that confirms a company's legal compliance and good standing. The availability and information provided on the certificate of good standing will vary for each jurisdiction.
Reasons to obtain company documents
An extract from the Barbados register can be used for many reasons including:
Regulation for Barbados Company Register
There are regulations for all company registers and in Barbados the relevant laws are:
Barbados Companies Act, Cap. 308
Barbados Companies Regulations, 1984
Barbados Registration of Business Names Act, Cap. 317
What information is free to view at Barbados Company Registry?
In some jurisdictions certain information is free to view and in Barbados the following information can be viewed free of charge:
Barbados Company Name
Barbados Registered Number
Barbados Date Registered
Barbados Business Category (most common is "BUSINESS NAMES REGISTER")
Do you need to register / sign up at the Barbados Company Registry?
No, you do not need to sign up at the local Barbados register to order, obtain and download registered documents.
Number of Registered Companies in Barbados
There are over 60,000 companies registered in Barbados.
Types of Companies in Barbados
Businesses in Barbados can be setup with several different types of companies which include:
Barbados Limited Liability Company
Barbados Company Without Share Capital
Barbados Mutual Insurance Company
Barbados External Company
Barbados International Business Company
Barbados Foreign Sales Corporation
Barbados General Partnership
Barbados Limited Partnership
Barbados Exempted Limited Partnership
Barbados Societies with Restricted Liability
Barbados Trust
Barbados International Trust
Other Barbados Company Registry Services
Barbados Company Register provides a wide range of services which includes:
Barbados Trademarks
Barbados Patents
Barbados Intellectual Design
Can you order a Barbados Apostille Certificate?
Yes, Barbados agreed to the 1961 Hague Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents. Therefore, Barbados accepts the Apostille Certificate for Barbados Company Registry Search Documents in place of any further legalisation process.
Barbados signed up to the Hague Convention on 30th November 1966.
What is the language(s) of the Barbados Company Registry?
The Barbados Company Register is in English language only.
Barbados Embassies, high commissions and consulates
Barbados has 13 embassies and high commissions abroad, as well as 49 consulates and three other representations.
Bridgetown, the capital of Barbados, hosts nine embassies and high commissions, and in addition there are a total of 27 consulates and one other representation located in Barbados.
Barbados Site Visits
Our network of global private investigators / process severs means we offer site visits throughout all of Barbados. Our local partner is based in Bridgetown which enables us to do site visits throughout all of Barbados including Holetown, Bathsheba, Oistins and Saint James. Our agents can make discreet enquiries at the location to confirm if company currently trades at the address and take photographs along with any other special requests.
Barbados Country Rating
The current bond ratings for Barbados from the major credit bureau(s) is listed below. Rating factors include the current account balance, debt payment history and timeliness, banking and financial operations, future economic outlook, and national economic strength.
Barbados Moody's rating: Caa1 (first obtained in 2019)
Barbados Standard & Poors rating: B- (first obtained in 2019)
Barbados Debt Collection
Creditreform provides an Barbados Debt Collection service on a No Win No Fee basis. All debts are pursued by our local office/partner in the country/jurisdiction where the debtor is located including Barbados.
Barbados Skip Tracing
We provide private investigation services for all countries/jurisdictions including Barbados. Our specialist Barbados skip tracing service operates through our network of PI agents worldwide where we can trace individuals current addresses.
Barbados Business Credit Reports
Creditreform provides Barbados Business Credit reports on all companies and businesses registered in Barbados. The report will include all available information and a credit rating/score. To request a recent sample credit report please contact us.
Barbados Company Document Agency FAQs
1. What documents/extracts are available in Barbados?
The extracts / documents available will vary depending on the jurisdiction and company type. If you can provide details on the company we can check availability to confirm what extracts are available and provide quote.
2. What is the difference between a company extract and a credit report?
A company extract provides official information/documentation which can include where available such as a company's registration, directors, and share capital. A credit report provides information about a company's finances, ownership and credit worthiness.
3. Is shareholder information available in Barbados?
The availability of shareholder information depends on the jurisdiction, company type and local legislation.
4. Are financial statements available in Barbados?
Financial information is usually required to be filed at the local register but is not always publicly available. Financial information is more publicly available in Europe compared to other regions globally where there is not always a legal requirement.
5. What is the cost to obtain company extracts?
The cost of obtaining company extracts varies depending on the jurisdiction, access to the local register and the delivery speed required. We will always provide a no obligation quote before proceeding.
6. What is the delivery time to obtain company documents?
The delivery time to obtain company documents depends on the jurisdiction and access to the local register. We will always provide the documents by email where possible to speed up delivery.