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

EY Tax Alert: Barbados Budget 2025

KPMG: Barbados Budget Highlights 2025

PwC Budget Insights 2025

Vistra Commentary on Barbados Budgetary Proposals 2025