Start-up cost

Start -up and ongoing Barbados operational costs

The start-up cost

The Barbados costs associated with the establishment of an exempt insurance company will typically range between US$12,000 and US$15,000. These costs include government fees on application for the license and on incorporation of the company and the first year’s license fee.

The professional fees include the incorporation of the company, preparation of the By-Laws and Articles, the preparation of the application and business plan, corporate secretarial retainer and the auditors’ certificate on the initial capital.

The Barbados operational cost

The annual Barbados operating costs will depend on the type of business and level of activity involved. However, the costs associated with a small to medium sized exempt insurance company will range between US$29,000 to US$65,000. The costs include the management fee for the exempt insurer management company, auditor, corporate secretary, local director/s, and the annual government fees.