Other Resources Press Releases – IBU Demo https://demo.internationalbusiness.gov.bb Doing Business in Barbados Sat, 10 Apr 2021 01:59:32 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.5 Internal compliance systems and procedures- Questionnaire https://demo.internationalbusiness.gov.bb/internal-compliance-systems-and-procedures-questionnaire/ Sat, 10 Apr 2021 01:33:30 +0000 http://demo.internationalbusiness.gov.bb/?p=5894 This questionnaire is being administered pursuant to section 175 (5) of the Companies Act. The purpose of this questionnaire is to determine the adequacy of the internal compliance systems and procedures instituted by companies in order to satisfy the requirements of the Companies Act, CAP. 308. It also allows us to gauge Barbados’ position in relation to several international standards.

The survey must be completed by a Director or Corporate Secretary who is reflected in the corporate records maintained at the Corporate Affairs and Intellectual Property Office. This questionnaire is administered pursuant to section 175 (5) of the Companies Act and its completion is mandatory for all companies and societies with restricted liability registered with the Corporate Affairs and Intellectual Property Office. ONLY 1 QUESTIONNAIRE SHOULD BE COMPLETED PER COMPANY/SRL.

This questionnaire only applies to incorporated entities. This means that persons with registered business names SHOULD NOT complete this questionnaire.

This questionnaire is divided into 2 sections and adopts a checklist format for ease of completion. All questions should be answered truthfully. If you are unsure of a question, please contact us at compliance.mibi@barbadosbusiness.gov.bb or 535-2401/535-7235 for further guidance.

 

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]]> Extension of Deadline for Completion of the Companies Questionnaire https://demo.internationalbusiness.gov.bb/notice-extension-of-deadline-for-completion-of-the-companies-questionnaire/ Thu, 08 Apr 2021 20:26:51 +0000 http://demo.internationalbusiness.gov.bb/?p=5869 The acting Registrar of the Corporate Affairs and Intellectual Property Office (CAIPO) has taken into account feedback in relation to the questionnaire exercise being conducted. As such, please note the following information in relation to the Notice dated February 19, 2021 in relation to the Companies Questionnaire:

• An extension of time has been granted until April 30th, 2021 for companies to complete the online version of the questionnaire.
• CTSP’s may upload their CTSP licence instead of identification documents.

• A hard copy of the questionnaire will be made available on CA1PO’s website for ease of reference.

• Companies not submitting the online questionnaire by April 30th, 2021, will receive a formal request sent to the registered office, for the requisite information.
• The questionnaire relates to all companies incorporated, or societies organised, in Barbados. As such, external companies are not required to complete the questionnaire.

Dated this 17th day of March, 2021

Tamiesha N. Rochester
Registrar (Ag.)
Corporate Affairs and Intellectual Property Office
Corporate Affairs and Intellectual Property Office Ground Floor BAOBAB Tower
Warrens
St. Michael

Source: CAIPO

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