The prime functions of the BRA include assessing, collecting and enforcing the payment of taxes, duties, interest, penalties, fees and other sums payable under the specified enactments; advising the Government on matters contained in the Barbados Revenue Authority Act and regarding taxation; and representing Barbados in respect of matters relating to taxation.
In addition to administering the Income Tax Act, Cap.73, of the laws of Barbados, the Department has responsibility for several other statutes and provides varied services to both individuals and the corporate sector. Some of these services are listed below: