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Business Barbados

Digital Platform for Corporate Affairs Services

The revamped online system launched by the Corporate Affairs and Intellectual Property Office provides an online platform for accessing the bouquet of services for investment promotion and ease of conducting trade.

New Simplified User Journey

Easy steps to avail any service

Select Service
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Select Service

Select your desired service and book the service online

Upload Documents
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Upload Documents

Upload relevant documents as per service selection

Online Secure Payments
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Online Secure Payments

Make your payment via EZpay+/Others after selecting the service

Track Online Status
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Track Online Status

Login first then track your status with reference number

Corporate Affairs

Registration and incorporation services

The "Corporate Affairs Section" has statutory responsibility for the registration and incorporation of various types of Companies, Business Names, Bills of Sale, Pharmacies, Trade Unions, Newspapers and Limited Partnerships.

Name Related Services

Name Related Services

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Incorporation

Incorporation

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Continuance

Continuance

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Amalgamation

Amalgamation

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Closure

Closure

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Other Services

Other Services

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Intellectual Property

Protecting innovation and creativity

The Intellectual Property Section of the Corporate Affairs and Intellectual Property Office is responsible for administering Barbados' Intellectual Property Rights System and for advising the Ministry of International Business and Industry on the technical and policy issues which underlie Barbados' Intellectual Property Rights regime.

Trademarks

Trademarks

A trademark is often referred to as a "brand" or "brand name". A trademark can apply to goods and/or services.

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Patents

Patents

A patent is a monopoly right that provides you with the exclusive use of your invention.

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Industrial Design

Industrial Design

Features of shape, configuration, pattern or ornamentation that gives a special appearance.

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Copyright and You

Copyright and You

This right covers virtually all forms of literary, artistic, dramatic and musical works.

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Copyright Enforcement

Copyright Enforcement

Enforcement authorities for the protection of copyright and related rights.

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Geographical Indications

Geographical Indications

A sign which identifies goods as originating in a specific locality or region.

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Notifications

Important notices and updates

Removal of Companies from the Register

Pursuant to the Companies Act, Cap. 308

Notice: Striking Off of Companies

Procedure for the striking off of Companies pursuant to Section 412 of the Companies Act, Cap. 308

Notice: Annual Returns Filing Deadline

Notice regarding deadline for the filing of Annual Returns