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Company Formation in Belize

Low-cost international business company with fast incorporation. Review the legal form, tax position, treaty network and indicative cost, then talk to one team that structures it end to end.

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Corporate tax: 0% on foreign-source income for a qualifying IBC
VAT / GST: General Sales Tax of 12.5% (domestic activity)
Formation: 1-3 days
Foreign ownership: 100% permitted
Tax treaties: 0+
Setup cost: USD 1,000 - 3,000

At a glance

Common entity: International Business Company (IBC)
Formation time: 1-3 days
Setup cost: USD 1,000 - 3,000
Annual cost: USD 800 - 2,000
Foreign ownership: 100% permitted
Tax treaties: 0+

Holding companyTradingIP and licensingConsulting and servicesE-commerce

Best for

Low-cost holding and asset-holding vehicles
Fast, inexpensive offshore incorporation
Structures not needing treaty relief

Less ideal for

Businesses needing treaty relief or easy banking
Founders wanting a strong onshore reputation

Legal and formation

Legal system	Common law
Common entity types	International Business Company (IBC), LLC
Formation timeline	1-3 days
Minimum capital	None
Foreign ownership	100% permitted
Minimum shareholders	1
Minimum directors	1
Local presence	Registered agent and registered office in Belize required
Public registry	Directors and shareholders not on a public register; beneficial owners on a non-public register
Audit	No general statutory audit for most IBCs

Tax profile

Corporate income tax	0% on foreign-source income for a qualifying IBC (Belize-source or locally managed income can be taxed; substance rules apply)
VAT / GST	General Sales Tax of 12.5% (domestic activity)
Withholding, dividends	0%
Withholding, interest	0%
Withholding, royalties	0%
Capital gains	Not taxed
Territorial system	Yes
CFC rules	No
Participation exemption	Not applicable (foreign-source income generally untaxed)

Every figure above is indicative. Rates, thresholds, minimum capital, ownership rules and timelines change and vary by activity, licence and structure. They are confirmed with the relevant authority and in a tailored quote before you rely on them. This is general information, not legal or tax advice.

How to set up in Belize

1
Appoint a licensed Belize registered agent
2
Reserve the company name and prepare the memorandum and articles
3
Complete KYC on directors, shareholders and beneficial owners
4
File incorporation with the Belize registry and pay fees
5
Assess any economic-substance obligations and open a bank or EMI account

Banking reality

Traditional bank onboarding for Belize IBCs is difficult and slow given de-risking pressures, so most operators rely on international EMIs and payment providers, with local banking reserved for real onshore activity.