How long does it take to incorporate a Belize company?
Registering a Belize company is straightforward and only takes approximately one week.

How difficult is it to open a corporate bank account for a Belize company?
It is very easy to open a corporate bank account with a reputable international bank in Belize.

Am I required to visit Belize to incorporate a company there?
No. Healy Consultants can legally incorporate your Belize company without you needing to travel.

What is the minimum number of directors required for a Belize company?
A Belize company needs a minimum of one director. A resident director is not required for a Belize company formation.

What is the minimum number of shareholders required for a Belize company?
A Belize company requires a minimum of one shareholder.

Are shareholder/director details available for public viewing?
No.

What are the minimum capital requirements for a Belize company?
A Belize company requires a no minimum share capital.

Is it expensive to set up a company in Belize?
Setting up a company in Belize has low government business registration fees. The annual government fee for a Belize IBC that does not exceed US$50,000 is US$100. For a company exceeding US$50,000, there is an annual government fee of US$1,000.

Is a Belize company required to submit an annual return and/or financial statements?
A Belize company is not obliged to submit an annual tax returns and audited financial statements.

How much tax does a Belize company pay?
A properly structured Belize IBC is tax-exempted on international profits. There is no dividends tax, or tax on other distributions paid by the company to persons not Belize-resident, and there are no capital gains taxes. Furthermore Belize is not perceived as a tax haven.