Barbados
No capital gains tax but income tax up to 28.5%. Barbados Welcome Stamp digital nomad visa popular with crypto holders.
FATCA Partner
Yes
FATF Status
Clear
EU Blacklist
No
Dual Nationality
Allowed
CARF Status
Not yet committed
Bitizenship
Not yet
Tax Rates
Activity Taxes
Staking
Income tax
Mining
Income tax
DeFi
Income tax
NFTs
No CGT
Taxable Events
Crypto → Fiat
Not taxable
Crypto → Crypto
Not taxable
Holding Period
No holding period benefit
No CGT at all
Regulation & Residency
Regulatory Body
Central Bank of Barbados; FSC
Residency Requirement
Welcome Stamp visa; various options
Reporting Requirements
Annual tax return
Citizenship & Residency Path
Welcome Stamp (digital nomad); citizenship after 5+ years
Resilience & Plan B
Jurisdictional Resilience
How well-equipped this jurisdiction is for a crypto holder who wants stability, access, and protection.
JRS
Institutions (25%), banking (20%), tax clarity (20%), business (15%), privacy (10%), geopolitical (10%). Full methodology →
Plan B Readiness
How fast you can go from “I want to move” to “I’m a tax resident with banking and optionality.”
PBR
Business ease (25%), citizenship path (20%), dual nationality, quality of life & safety (15% each), Bitizenship (10%). Full methodology →
Notable Conditions
- →Zero CGT
- →Welcome Stamp digital nomad visa
- →5.5% corporate tax
- →Strong financial sector
Living & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Moderate-High
Banking Access
Good
Quality of Life
High
Lifestyle Scores