Company Formation in Belize

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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Overview

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) ((approx — confirm against current registry forms))Belize Companies Act

Registry

Belize Companies & Corporate Affairs Registry (BCCAR), via the Online Business Registry System (OBRS)[Belize Companies & Corporate Affairs Registry](https://www.bccar.bz/)View source ↗

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 either ((approx — confirm))Belize Companies Act

Registered agent / office

A local registered agent and a Belize registered office address are requiredBelize Limited Liability Companies Act

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) ((approx — confirm official government fee))Belize Limited Liability Companies Act

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Entity types, incorporation and annual compliance

Overview — 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) ((approx — confirm against current registry forms)) (approx — confirm against current registry forms) (Belize Companies Act)
Registry — Belize Companies & Corporate Affairs Registry (BCCAR), via the Online Business Registry System (OBRS) ([Belize Companies & Corporate Affairs Registry](https://www.bccar.bz/))
Minimum members / managers (LLC) — At least one member and one manager (a member may act as manager); any nationality (Belize Limited Liability Companies Act)
Minimum share capital — No statutory minimum share capital for an LLC; share companies have no mandated minimum either ((approx — confirm)) (approx — confirm) (Belize Companies Act)
Registered agent / office — A local registered agent and a Belize registered office address are required (Belize Limited Liability Companies Act)
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) ((approx — confirm official government fee)) USD (approx — confirm official government fee) (Belize Limited Liability Companies Act)
Incorporation timeline — About 2 business days after filing; roughly 1 week including document preparation ((approx — confirm)) (approx — confirm) (Belize Companies & Corporate Affairs Registry)
Annual return / financial statements — Annual financial return with simplified financial statements must be filed ((approx — confirm current filing requirement)) (approx — confirm current filing requirement) (Belize Companies Act)
Beneficial ownership / attestation — Managers, members and Ultimate Beneficial Owners (UBOs) must be filed; an annual attestation of current status is required ((approx — confirm post-2023 amendment scope)) (approx — confirm post-2023 amendment scope) (Belize Limited Liability Companies Act)
Tax registration — Companies must register with the Belize Tax Service and file applicable business/income tax returns ([Income and Business Tax Act (Cap. 55)](https://bts.gov.bz/))
Economic substance — Relevant entities (incl. certain IBCs) are subject to economic substance requirements ((approx — confirm applicability)) (approx — confirm applicability) (Economic Substance Act)

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Entity types, incorporation and annual compliance

Overview — 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) ((approx — confirm against current registry forms)) (approx — confirm against current registry forms) (Belize Companies Act)

Registry — Belize Companies & Corporate Affairs Registry (BCCAR), via the Online Business Registry System (OBRS) ([Belize Companies & Corporate Affairs Registry](https://www.bccar.bz/))

Minimum members / managers (LLC) — At least one member and one manager (a member may act as manager); any nationality (Belize Limited Liability Companies Act)

Minimum share capital — No statutory minimum share capital for an LLC; share companies have no mandated minimum either ((approx — confirm)) (approx — confirm) (Belize Companies Act)

Registered agent / office — A local registered agent and a Belize registered office address are required (Belize Limited Liability Companies Act)

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) ((approx — confirm official government fee)) USD (approx — confirm official government fee) (Belize Limited Liability Companies Act)

Incorporation timeline — About 2 business days after filing; roughly 1 week including document preparation ((approx — confirm)) (approx — confirm) (Belize Companies & Corporate Affairs Registry)

Annual return / financial statements — Annual financial return with simplified financial statements must be filed ((approx — confirm current filing requirement)) (approx — confirm current filing requirement) (Belize Companies Act)

Beneficial ownership / attestation — Managers, members and Ultimate Beneficial Owners (UBOs) must be filed; an annual attestation of current status is required ((approx — confirm post-2023 amendment scope)) (approx — confirm post-2023 amendment scope) (Belize Limited Liability Companies Act)

Tax registration — Companies must register with the Belize Tax Service and file applicable business/income tax returns ([Income and Business Tax Act (Cap. 55)](https://bts.gov.bz/))

Economic substance — Relevant entities (incl. certain IBCs) are subject to economic substance requirements ((approx — confirm applicability)) (approx — confirm applicability) (Economic Substance Act)