Company Formation in Belize
Company registration in Belize will take your business to another level. LegalBison is ready to assist you at every step.
- 0% Corporate Tax Rate
- Common offshore jurisdiction
- Same-day incorporation
- No foreign exchange restrictions
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Request information on company formation in Belize: cost, process and requirements.
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Initial consultation
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Turnkey Company Formation
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Company contact person
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Registered legal company address for 1 year
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Remote incorporation
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Notary Services
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Company Secretary
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Nominee Shareholder
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Nominee director
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Accounting for 1 year
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Long-term POA
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Apostilled set of documents
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Additional legal support
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Corporate Account
Turnkey company formation, Everything you need to get off the ground. Start now!
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Initial consultation
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Turnkey Company Formation
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Company contact person
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Registered legal company address for 1 year
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Remote incorporation
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Notary Services
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Company Secretary
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Nominee Shareholder
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Nominee director
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Accounting for 1 year
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Long-term POA
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Apostilled set of documents
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Additional legal support
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Corporate Account
Full turnkey company formation and support in all necessary aspects. Customized pricing!
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Initial consultation
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Turnkey Company Formation
-
Company contact person
-
Registered legal company address for 1 year
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Remote incorporation
-
Notary Services
-
Company Secretary
-
Nominee Shareholder
-
Nominee director
-
Accounting for 1 year
-
Long-term POA
-
Apostilled set of documents
-
Additional legal support
-
Corporate Account
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Getting started with company registration in Belize
Find out all the necessary information about Belize company formation. Discover why Belize may be a great jurisdiction to register your business activity and how it can enhance its development. Additional information on demand, directly with our team of experienced consultants.
- Timeline
- Duration
- Remote incorporation
- Required Documents
- How to start
Procedure to prepare the registration of a company in Belize
Belize company incorporation is very simple. The experts of LegalBison will assist you throughout every step of it:
- Initial consultation and agreement;
- Payment of the full invoice;
- [IF REMOTELY]: Notarization of the Power of Attorney (PoA) by the client;
- Preparation of registration documents;
- Document signed at the notary;
- Official register validity: immediately.
How long does it take to register a Company in Belize?
Forming a company in Belize is exceptionally fast. On average, it takes:
- 1-2 days maximum;
- Can be done remotely in less than 48 hours.
Can I form a company in Belize remotely?
The whole incorporation process can be conducted remotely. Travel is not necessary but the notarization of documents is.
- A Power of Attorney (POA) from (all) partners is needed;
- The POA is sent to you by us based on the services you want;
- You have to certify the POA by a notary and in some cases legalize it by apostille (some countries need full legalization);
- Once you have the POA on your hands, we double-check, and you send us the original form (physical document!) via courier to our address;
- Belize is part of the Hague Convention of the Apostille.
What documents are required for company registration in Belize?
- Passport copies (scans) of all partners and a beneficiary owner if applicable;
- A Power of Attorney (in case of a remote company registration);
- Certified company documents (in case at least one of the shareholders is going to be a foreign company).
What should I decide before starting the project?
Make sure you can answer the following questions before starting a company in Belize:
- Do you want to buy a ready-made company or start a new one?
- Do you want to deposit a share capital?
- Do you need a bank account?
Alternatives to company formation in Belize
Our team has curated the following jurisdictions as being worthy alternatives to a company registered in Belize:
Things to know before registering your company in Belize
How high is the corporate income tax in Belize?
International Business Companies in Belize are exempt from any form of taxation.
This tax exemption regime applies to the condition that the IBC does not engage in any business activity within Belize.
DTAA signed by Belize for companies
Belize has double tax treaties with the United Kingdom, Sweden, Denmark, and the countries of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM): Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica, Montserrat, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname, and Trinidad and Tobago.
Belize signed tax information exchange agreements (TIEAs) with the United Kingdom, Australia, the Netherlands, Ireland, France, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Iceland, Greenland, Denmark, the Faroe Islands, Portugal, Mexico, Switzerland, India, Ukraine, and Poland.
Accounting and audit requirements for a company in Belize
- There are no filing, reporting, or auditing requirements imposed on a Belize IBC;
- However, a Belize IBC shall keep accounts and minutes along with their register and Memorandum of Association;
- This information is private.
Economic substance and residency requirements for companies in Belize
- There are no residential requirements in Belize;
- Belize IBCs need to have a registered address in Belize, as well as an appointed registered agent (usually the incorporating firm).
LegalBison is local on the ground and assists clients with all of the above requirements. Speak now for free with one of our consultants to get your business started.
- Taxes in Belize
- Double Tax Treaties
- Accounting and audit requirements
- Residency requirements for company holders
How high is the corporate income tax in Belize?
International Business Companies in Belize are exempt from any form of taxation.
This tax exemption regime applies to the condition that the IBC does not engage in any business activity within Belize.
DTAA signed by Belize for companies
Belize has double tax treaties with the United Kingdom, Sweden, Denmark, and the countries of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM): Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica, Montserrat, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname, and Trinidad and Tobago.
Belize signed tax information exchange agreements (TIEAs) with the United Kingdom, Australia, the Netherlands, Ireland, France, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Iceland, Greenland, Denmark, the Faroe Islands, Portugal, Mexico, Switzerland, India, Ukraine, and Poland.
Accounting and audit requirements for a company in Belize
- There are no filing, reporting, or auditing requirements imposed on a Belize IBC;
- However, a Belize IBC shall keep accounts and minutes along with their register and Memorandum of Association;
- This information is private.
Economic substance and residency requirements for companies in Belize
- There are no residential requirements in Belize;
- Belize IBCs need to have a registered address in Belize, as well as an appointed registered agent (usually the incorporating firm).
LegalBison is local on the ground and assists clients with all of the above requirements. Speak now for free with one of our consultants to get your business started.
About company registration in Belize
Taxation in Belize only applies to people and companies conducting business within Belize. International Business Companies are therefore not subject to taxation.
Yes, Belize is considered a tax haven by the EU and the OECD. Belize is not blacklisted by the EU. The OECD stated that Belize’s tax regime was not harmful in 2019.
Yes, and LegalBison will gladly assist you in opening a bank account for your company in Belize.
Depending on your objective and your business model, another jurisdiction might fit better. The best way to determine if Belize is a fitting jurisdiction for your business is to get in touch with our experts.
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