Umzug nach Barbados: Steuern, Aufenthalt und Leben
So werden Sie in Barbados steuerlich ansässig: Einkommens-, Dividenden- und Gewinnsteuer, 6 Aufenthaltsprogramme, nötige Tage, Klima, Sicherheit und Wirtschaft – im Vergleich mit 194 Ländern.
Taxes
In Barbados the top income tax rate is 27.5%, dividends are taxed at up to — and companies pay 9% corporate tax. Newcomers may use a special regime (0%): PIT 11.5%/27.5% (2026); non-domiciled residents taxed on remittance basis; Welcome Stamp.
How to move and become tax resident
To become tax resident in Barbados you need at least 183 days a year (More than 182 days in income year). The typical route is Special Entry Permit (HNWI) or 12-month Welcome Stamp: SEP: HNWI with ≥US$5m net worth (or retiree/investor categories); Welcome Stamp: ≥US$50k/yr income, US$3k family fee There are 6 open residence programmes in Barbados — see the list below.
Living there
Bridgetown has a tropical savanna (wet/dry) climate with winter highs around 29 °C and summer highs around 31.5 °C. The economy grew +2.7% in 2025; the IMF forecasts 2.4% for 2026. Its passport opens about 144 countries without a visa in advance. Security: No conflict exposure.
Key facts
| Höchste Einkommenssteuer | 27.5% |
|---|---|
| Dividendensteuer | — |
| Gewinnsteuer | 9% |
| Sonderregime für Zuzüger | 0% — PIT 11.5%/27.5% (2026); non-domiciled residents taxed on remittance basis; Welcome Stamp. |
| Steuerliche Ansässigkeit | nach 183 Tagen — More than 182 days in income year |
| Typischer Aufenthaltsweg | Special Entry Permit (HNWI) or 12-month Welcome Stamp — SEP: HNWI with ≥US$5m net worth (or retiree/investor categories); Welcome Stamp: ≥US$50k/yr income, US$3k family fee |
| Pass | visumfrei oder Visum bei Ankunft in 144 Länder |
| Economic growth | +2.7% (2025), forecast 2.4% (2026) |
| Klimatyp | tropical savanna (wet/dry) · 29° / 31.5° (Bridgetown) |
| Krieg & Konflikte | none — No conflict exposure |
| Alle Naturgefahren | 4.7/10 |
| Bankensicherheit | 5/10 · B+ |
| Eigentumsschutz | 6.5/10 |
| Warme Wohnungen im Winter | 8.5/10 |
Aufenthaltsprogramme in Barbados
- Special Entry and Reside Permit – High Net Worth Individual — independentMeans · open · 2026-10
- Special Entry and Reside Permit – Retiree / Investor / Skilled Professional — retirement · open · 2026-10
- Barbados Welcome Stamp — Einkommen / Jahr CHF 40'000 · open · 2026-10
- Work Permit — employment · open · 2026-10
- Permanent Residence / Immigrant Status — other · open · 2026-10
- Spouse / dependant of citizen or resident — family · open · 2026-10
Passende Ratgeber (Englisch)
Frequently asked questions
How many days do I need to spend in Barbados to become tax resident?
nach 183 Tagen. More than 182 days in income year Resident non-domiciled: foreign income taxed only if remitted; SERP for HNWIs
How much tax will I pay in Barbados?
In Barbados the top income tax rate is 27.5%, dividends are taxed at up to — and companies pay 9% corporate tax.
Which residence programmes does Barbados offer?
Special Entry and Reside Permit – High Net Worth Individual; Special Entry and Reside Permit – Retiree / Investor / Skilled Professional; Barbados Welcome Stamp; Work Permit; Permanent Residence / Immigrant Status
What is the usual way to move to Barbados?
Special Entry Permit (HNWI) or 12-month Welcome Stamp. SEP: HNWI with ≥US$5m net worth (or retiree/investor categories); Welcome Stamp: ≥US$50k/yr income, US$3k family fee
Compare with nearby countries
Anguilla · Antigua & Barbuda · Aruba · Bahamas · Bermuda · British Virgin Islands · Cayman Islands · Curaçao · Dominica · Grenada · Montserrat · Saint Lucia
Nur allgemeine Information – keine Steuer-, Rechts-, Migrations-, Anlage- oder Finanzberatung und kein Mandatsverhältnis. Zahlen sind vereinfacht, unverbindlich und können veraltet sein. Prüfen Sie vor jeder Entscheidung bei der zuständigen Behörde und einer zugelassenen Fachperson im betreffenden Land. Partnerlinks sind gekennzeichnet und können uns eine Vergütung einbringen.