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Vehicle Levies

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CAR RENTAL LEVY

The Car Rental Levy (CRL) took effect on October 15, 2025, replacing the Visitor Driving Permit, and is required to be applied by car rental agencies and private operators. 

Under the new framework, a levy of BBD $5.00 per day, up to a maximum of $35.00 in total per rental (equivalent to 7 days), is included in the daily rental fee charged by car rental companies and vehicle owners.

Proceeds from the levy directly support the work of the Barbados Oceans and Coastal Authority and the Barbados Nature Conservancy Trust, which fund coastal protection and marine conservation initiatives. 

The CRL removes the permit step for visitors before renting a vehicle and strengthens the link between the island's tourism economy and its sustainable environmental programme. 

RESOURCES

KEY REQUIREMENTS FOR CAR RENTAL COMPANIES AND OPERATORS

  1. Levy Collection & Records - Collect the CRL from renters at the time of vehicle rental for each vehicle rental contract (include both residents & non-resident vistors). The Car Rental Levy Template shows the information required to be obtained for each rental contract eg. name, nationality, driver's licence expiration date, vehicle number, etc.
  2. Itemised receipts - The Levy must be clearly itemised on receipts and invoices provided to customers.
  3. File CRL returns & pay monthly in TAMIS - File the Levy return in TAMIS and make the payments by the 15th day of the following month. eg. file the rental information of Nov 1-Nov 30 by December 15th and also make the levy payment by that date.
  4. CRL Template (Excel) - Use the Car Rental Levy Template Microsoft Excel sheet to input required rental information and upload it in your TAMIS CRL return when filing.

POLICY NOTES

The related policy notes which details the various policies alloted to rental car companies and private operators are listed below for download:

CAR RENTAL LEVY FILING TEMPLATE 

Rental operators are required to use our Microsoft Excel Template sheet to enter required rental information for each rental agreement/contract and upload the saved sheet when filing their CRL return on the 15th of each month. Download the Car Rental Levy Template Excel sheet.