The 2025 Barbados National Budget was presented on 10 March 2025 by the Hon. Ryan R. Straughn, Minister in the Ministry of Finance & Economic Affairs.
The 2025/2026 budget covered four main areas:
1. Resilience: Measures to address climate change and build resilience against current and future shocks.
2. Growth enhancement: Initiatives to stimulate economic growth and create jobs.
3. Revenue efficiency: Improving the efficiency of revenue collection and management.
4. Improving wellbeing: Enhancing the quality of life for Barbadians through social programs and support.
Summaries / analysis:
In response, the leading tax and advisory firms in Barbados have published summary documents, with further analysis to follow.
Click on the images below to read and download the respective summaries:
Deloitte Barbados 2025 Budget Breakdown
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EY Tax Alert: Barbados Budget 2025
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KPMG: Barbados Budget Highlights 2025
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PwC Budget Insights 2025
Vistra Commentary on Barbados Budgetary Proposals 2025
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