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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
Incorporation timeline
About 2 business days after filing; roughly 1 week including document preparation ((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))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))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/)View source ↗
Economic substance
Relevant entities (incl. certain IBCs) are subject to economic substance requirements ((approx — confirm applicability))Economic Substance Act
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