Company registration in Belize

Registration fee is from 1600 €

Registration period — 2 weeks

Minimum authorized capital - not established

Remote opening — Yes

Financial statements — Yes

Belize is a country located in Central America. Belize has been a member of the UN since 1981. The country's capital is the city of Belmopan.

Maira Consult recommends using companies registered in Belize as holding companies and investment companies for providing international services.

Features of company registration in Belize. A company registered in Belize is a financial instrument for doing business, since modern Belizean legislation provides maximum flexibility in protecting a company's assets, as well as in tax and investment planning.

You can register an offshore company in Belize quickly and entirely remotely. Belizean legislation allows for the establishment of various organizational and legal forms of enterprises, but in practice the most popular are offshore companies, International Business Companies (IBCs).

Open an offshore company in Belize with us! We offer comprehensive solutions for business registration under the legislation that has been in effect in Belize since 1990 (the International Business Companies Act), one of the longest-established offshore jurisdictions in the Caribbean region. Our experts will help you register a company quickly, understand the specifics of doing business, and make the most effective use of the advantages of offshore status. Get access to consultations and support at every stage: start a successful business in Belize today!

Belize advantages

1

Exemption from taxation of foreign income subject to compliance with tax residency and reporting requirements

2

Confidentiality of beneficial owners

3

Remote registration procedure

4

There is a company redomiciliation procedure

General Information

Registration Features

International Business Companies (IBCs), owned and managed by non-residents, are permitted to conduct business with residents of Belize.

Company Name

The company name must end with a word or abbreviation denoting limited liability, such as "Limited," "Ltd.," "Corporation," or "Corp."

Authorized Capital

No minimum share capital is prescribed. Typically, the share capital of a Belize offshore company is set at 50,000 USD, with no requirement that it actually be paid in.

Director

At least one member is required, who may be either an individual or a legal entity, with no residency restrictions. The use of a nominee director is also permitted.

Shareholders

At least one member is required, who may be either an individual or a legal entity, with no residency requirements. The use of a nominee shareholder is permitted.

Financial Reporting

All entities registered in Belize are required to file two types of reports:

  1. An Economic Substance Report (a report on economic substance) and a Tax Return.
  2. The Economic Substance Report is filed in a specific form (A, B, C, D) depending on the company's activity.
  3. In addition to the activity classification, it also takes into account whether the company earned income during the reporting period and whether the company holds tax residency outside Belize (other than in jurisdictions on the EU blacklist). The Tax Return includes filing financial statements together with the tax declaration.

Taxation

  • Belize has moved to a territorial tax system: income earned outside the country is exempt from tax, provided the company's tax residency in another jurisdiction (not on the EU blacklist) is confirmed and an annual declaration with a TIN is filed.
  • Income earned within Belize itself is subject to Business Tax at rates ranging from 1.75% to 25%, depending on the type of activity.

Confidentiality

Information about the company's beneficial owner remains confidential and is held by the registered agent in Belize.

Stages of company registration

01

Choosing the name and form of the company

Before registering a company in Belize, it is necessary to submit a request to the registry to check the availability of the name. Once it is confirmed, preparation of the corporate documents begins.

02

Preparation and collection of documents

Each founder of the company is required to provide a full set of KYC documents, including a passport, proof of address (utility bill), a bank reference, and a resume (CV).

03

Identification of company participants

At this stage of launching a business in Belize, a meeting takes place at our office or online. If nominee director and shareholder services are used when registering a company in Belize, all registration documents are signed by the nominee individuals.

04

Formation of the share capital (if necessary)

There is no requirement in Belize to form the company's share capital. If needed, the share capital is formed after the company is registered in Belize.

05

Company registration

The standard registration time for a company in Belize takes approximately two weeks.

06

Receiving of corporate documents

Once the business in Belize is registered, the registry issues the company's finished corporate documents with the corresponding markings.

07

Legalization of documents (if necessary)

If necessary, the company's documents in Belize can be submitted for legalization and apostille.

08

Delivery of corporate documents

The original corporate documents of the company in Belize are delivered via courier service.

Answers to the Most Common Questions:

Company registration in Belize is carried out through the formation of an International Business Company (IBC), which offers a number of advantages, such as no taxation on income earned outside the country and confidentiality of owner data. The registration process includes preparing the incorporation documents, choosing a unique name, and submitting documents to the Belize registry. Professional consultants can help avoid mistakes and simplify the procedure.
Yes, Belize offers excellent conditions for running an international business. Registering an IBC allows you to operate outside the country without paying local taxes, as well as benefit from a simplified administration procedure. This makes Belize attractive to entrepreneurs seeking tax optimization and asset protection.
A company in Belize is well suited for international business thanks to zero taxation on income earned abroad, as well as protection of owners' confidentiality. Such a structure is convenient for holding and trading operations, as well as for asset protection. A Belize IBC makes it possible to minimize management and taxation costs, which makes the country an attractive jurisdiction for international business.
An IBC (International Business Company) in Belize is an international business company registered to operate outside the country. Such a company is exempt from taxation on income earned abroad and is entitled to confidentiality of data on its owners and directors. An IBC in Belize is a flexible and convenient tool for international trade and investment activity.
Yes, foreigners can own and manage a company in Belize. The owner of an IBC can be a non-resident of the country, which simplifies doing business for foreign entrepreneurs. In addition, data on owners and beneficiaries is protected by Belizean law, which ensures confidentiality and information protection.
Belize is a popular choice for international business thanks to its favorable tax policy and simple administration. Income earned outside the country is not taxed here, and there are no strict financial reporting requirements. Belize also offers a high level of confidentiality and minimal registration requirements, making it suitable for businesses oriented toward international activity.
Registering a company in Belize takes about 1-2 business days if all documents are prepared correctly. The cost depends on a number of factors, including registered agent services, annual fees, and the need for additional services such as providing a registered address. To get a more accurate estimate, you can turn to professionals who will help calculate the costs and speed up the registration.
A Belize IBC is exempt from taxation on foreign income provided it complies with the requirements of the 2019-2020 legislation: having a tax identification number (TIN), filing annual reports, and confirming tax residency outside Belize. This allows for legal optimization of the tax burden, but now requires compliance with formal procedures, unlike the automatic exemption that applied previously.
Belize companies engaged in certain types of activity may be subject to economic substance requirements. This applies to areas such as financial services, insurance, asset management, and other specific fields in which companies are required to maintain a certain level of presence in Belize. Our specialists will help you determine whether your business falls under these requirements and how to ensure compliance with local regulations.

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