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Belize
A company limited by shares can support overseas holdings, international trade, and project structures. Foreign owners may hold it wholly, but must use a licensed registered agent and meet beneficial-ownership, annual, tax, and economic-substance duties.
Key points on one page.
- Tax
- No general profit-based CIT; ordinary trade pays 1.75% business tax on gross receipts, and dividends face 15% withholding.
- Shareholders and directors
- Min. 1 shareholder and 1 director; no general resident-director rule.
- Share capital
- No statutory minimum capital or mandatory paid-in capital.
- Local requirements
- Belize registered office required; a foreign shareholder or director must use a licensed registered agent.
- Annual maintenance
- Annual return, accounting records, and applicable tax filings; no general audit requirement, except regulated activities.
- Incorporation timeline
- Approx. 2–4 weeks, subject to agent due diligence, documents, and approval.
- Public disclosure
- Shareholder, director, and UBO data must be filed; UBO data are not publicly searchable.
Facts last checked · 2026-10-23
This page summarises publicly available regulations for general reference only and does not constitute legal or tax advice. Rules in each jurisdiction may change at any time; please confirm the latest position with an Offshore Isle advisor.
References (7)›
- 01Belize Companies and Corporate Affairs Registry: Company Incorporation in Belize
- 02BCCAR Frequently Asked Questions
- 03Belize Companies Act, 2022, Act No. 11 of 2022
- 04Belize Tax Service: Business Tax Guide
- 05Belize Tax Service Notice to Companies on Foreign-Sourced Income
- 06FSC Guidelines on Beneficial Ownership Information for Legal Persons and Legal Arrangements, 2025
- 07FSC Economic Substance Guidance Notes G-CD-No.10.5 of 2020
02 · Advantages
Why Belize
- 01Available to foreign individuals and corporate owners with flexible structuring
- 02Single shareholder and single director permitted; flexible capital structure
- 03English common-law system with online registration and annual filing
03 · Requirements
Formation requirements
- Provide due-diligence documents for shareholders, directors, and UBOs
- Foreign shareholders or directors must use a licensed registered agent
04 · Compliance
Annual compliance
- Renew the annual return and pay the relevant fee through OBRS
- Update UBO changes promptly; foreign structures notify the agent within 15 days
- Where applicable, submit economic-substance reporting within 9 months of financial year-end
After incorporation, Offshore Isle sets a compliance calendar. We remind you in advance of annual returns, renewals and filings, and handle them on your behalf.
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