Double Taxation Agreements

Agreements for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income are in effect between Barbados and the following countries:

Botswana

Canada

China

Cuba

Finland

Malta

Mauritius

Norway

Sweden

Switzerland (by extension of the U.K.Treaty)

The Governments of the Member States of the Caribbean Community

The United Kingdom

The United States of America

Venezuela

Generally the agreements state the rates at which designated income will be taxed. Tax withheld in accordance with double taxation agreements may be claimed as a credit in the country of residence; limits apply however. The Text of these Agreements are accessable at: The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Development