Source-cited draft: tax overview for Belize (tax year 2025) — rates, thresholds and rules with primary-source citations. Unverified; pending local-accountant review.
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| Belize tax system at a glance | Belize taxes individuals and businesses primarily through the Income and Business Tax Act, supplemented by a General Sales Tax (GST). Notably, most active businesses are taxed on gross receipts (business tax) rather than net profit, and there is no capital gains tax. | |
| Tax year | Calendar year (1 January to 31 December)Income and Business Tax Act (Cap. 55) | |
| Currency | Belize dollar (BZD), pegged at BZD 2 = USD 1Central Bank of Belize Act | |
| Tax authority | Belize Tax Service Department (BTS)Belize Tax Service Department | |
| Social security authority | Social Security Board (SSB)Social Security Act | |
| Residence / taxation basis | Income tax is charged on income accruing in or derived from Belize; residents are generally taxed on Belize-source income (territorial emphasis)Income and Business Tax Act (Cap. 55) | |
| Headline personal income tax rate | 25% flat on chargeable incomeIncome and Business Tax Act (Cap. 55) |
Belize taxes individuals and businesses primarily through the Income and Business Tax Act, supplemented by a General Sales Tax (GST). Notably, most active businesses are taxed on gross receipts (business tax) rather than net profit, and there is no capital gains tax.
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| Headline business tax (companies) | Business tax on gross receipts at activity-specific rates (commonly 1.75% trade, 3% rents/royalties, 6% professions); 25% income tax applies to petroleum operationsIncome and Business Tax Act (Cap. 55) |
| Does a VAT/GST exist? | Yes — General Sales Tax (GST) at a standard rate of 12.5%General Sales Tax Act |
| Capital gains tax | No separate capital gains tax in BelizeIncome and Business Tax Act (Cap. 55) |
| Annual income tax return deadline | 31 March following the end of the tax year (unless extended by the Commissioner)Income and Business Tax Act (Cap. 55) |
| GST return frequency / deadline | Monthly; return and payment due by the 15th of the following month (Form BTS210)General Sales Tax Act |
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