All companies carrying on business in Barbados are required to register with the Barbados Revenue Authority. However, before registering with the Authority, companies must have been registered with the Corporate Affairs and Intellectual Property Office. The Application for Registration form (A47:147) must be completed and submitted with the following legal documents:
- Certificate of Incorporation
- Articles of Incorporation
- List of Directors
- Notice of the Address of Registered Office
- Request for Name Search and Name Reservation
- The By Laws
- International Business Licence (if applicable)
Upon registration, the company is assigned its tax account and reference numbers. These numbers must be quoted when in communication with the Authority and must also be entered on the company's Corporation Tax Return when filing.