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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Tax year
Calendar year (1 January to 31 December)Income and Business Tax Act (Cap. 55)View source ↗
Currency
Belize dollar (BZD), pegged at BZD 2 = USD 1 (approx — confirm peg still in force)Central Bank of Belize Act
Tax authority
Belize Tax Service Department (BTS)Belize Tax Service DepartmentView source ↗
Social security authority
Social Security Board (SSB)Social Security ActView source ↗
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) (approx — confirm scope for foreign-source income)Income and Business Tax Act (Cap. 55)
Headline personal income tax rate
25% flat on chargeable incomeIncome and Business Tax Act (Cap. 55)
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 ActView source ↗
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)View source ↗
GST return frequency / deadline
Monthly; return and payment due by the 15th of the following month (Form BTS210)General Sales Tax ActView source ↗
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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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