Become a Member

The Barbados International Business Association (BIBA) is a not-for-profit private sector trade organisation.  It provides a network for meetings and exchange amongst persons involved in international business.  BIBA serves as a growing voice in the development of international business in Barbados and has over 170 member firms at this time.

PURPOSE

The goals of the Association are:

• To provide a forum for the exchange of ideas and information among members so as to promote their interests and develop the industry in Barbados;

• To liaise with the relevant Government statutory bodies and other organizations affecting international business in order to preserve the good reputation of Barbados as an international business centre;

• To promote goodwill in the Barbados business community and an understanding of the role of international business in Barbados;

• To provide a unified approach to problems and opportunities that may be of concern to the Association’s members;

• To develop, encourage and promote endeavours that will be of benefit to the international business entities;

• To encourage professionalism among the members in the carrying out of their business.

ORGANISATION

Annually, the membership of the Association elects a Board of Directors which meets quarterly. In accordance with the Association’s By-laws the Board appoints an Executive Committee which oversees the day-to-day affairs of the Association. The Executive Committee meets monthly.  General Meetings are held as frequently as circumstances dictate, with the Annual General Meeting taking place in June of each year.

Working Committees, organized functionally are as follows:  Insurance, Banking, IBCs/Service Providers, Immigration, Economic Contribution, Legal, Tax, and Marketing & Communications. For a current profile of the various committees please visit here. Committees are expected to meet as often as the subject matter or issues with which they are involved dictates, but must meet at least once per quarter and not later than one week prior to the meetings of the Board of Directors.

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

Information Resource:  The Association is continually developing itself as an effective source of information about developments in the international business sector.

Medical Plan:   An attractive Medical Plan is available to all members in good financial standing.  This programme provides Group Rates for full medical coverage and is available to all employees of member companies. Our broker for this medical plan is Mr. Derek Gill of Insurance Solutions Ltd. who may be contacted at 427-4547.

Group Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment: This plan is administered by B.B.Insurance Services Ltd. for whom the contact person is Ms. Margaret Banfield and the telephone number is 436-1840.

Local Mind & Management: Being a member of BIBA could help firms to substantiate the claim of having 'mind and management' in Barbados.

Other Benefits:  BIBA is continually working at securing for its members, new benefits with a wide range of suppliers of good and services.  The current programme includes telecommunications and laundry services.

Please also find here:

• A copy of the Association’s By-Laws

MEMBER SUBSCRIPTIONS (all prices in BDS $)

1 - 5 employees 
$1,000.00 per annum + 17.5% VAT

6 - 10 employees
$2,000.00 per annum + 17.5% VAT

More than 10 employees
$3,500.00 per annum + 17.5% VAT

Since the membership year ends on March 31st, new applications are pro-rated quarterly from April 1st in each year as received.  Receipts are issued on request only.

Should you have any questions pertaining to the Association, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Download our Membership form here.