Source-cited draft: company formation & entity choice for Belize (tax year 2025) — rates, thresholds and rules with primary-source citations. Unverified; pending local-accountant review.
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| Entity types, incorporation and annual compliance | Belize offers domestic companies and limited liability companies (LLCs) registered through the Belize Companies & Corporate Affairs Registry (BCCAR), with most registrations handled via the Online Business Registry System (OBRS). A local registered agent and registered office are required. | |
| Common entity types | Limited liability company (LLC), company limited by shares, sole proprietorship, partnership, and International Business Company (IBC)Belize Companies Act | |
| Registry | Belize Companies & Corporate Affairs Registry (BCCAR), via the Online Business Registry System (OBRS)Belize Companies & Corporate Affairs Registry | |
| Minimum members / managers (LLC) | At least one member and one manager (a member may act as manager); any nationalityBelize Limited Liability Companies Act | |
| Minimum share capital | No statutory minimum share capital for an LLC; share companies have no mandated minimum eitherBelize Companies Act | |
| Registered agent / office | A local registered agent and a Belize registered office address are requiredBelize Limited Liability Companies Act | |
Belize offers domestic companies and limited liability companies (LLCs) registered through the Belize Companies & Corporate Affairs Registry (BCCAR), with most registrations handled via the Online Business Registry System (OBRS). A local registered agent and registered office are required.
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| Core formation document (LLC) |
| Articles of Organization (name, registered agent, registered office)Belize Limited Liability Companies Act |
| Registration / annual renewal fee (LLC) | Approximately USD 330 to register and USD 330 annual renewal (plus registered-agent fees)Belize Limited Liability Companies Act |
| Incorporation timeline | About 2 business days after filing; roughly 1 week including document preparationBelize Companies & Corporate Affairs Registry |
| Annual return / financial statements | Annual financial return with simplified financial statements must be filedBelize Companies Act |
| Beneficial ownership / attestation | Managers, members and Ultimate Beneficial Owners (UBOs) must be filed; an annual attestation of current status is requiredBelize Limited Liability Companies Act |
| Tax registration | Companies must register with the Belize Tax Service and file applicable business/income tax returnsIncome and Business Tax Act (Cap. 55) |
| Economic substance | Relevant entities (incl. certain IBCs) are subject to economic substance requirementsEconomic Substance Act |
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