Belize
International Limited Liability Company (Belize)
Flexible Belize LLC combining asset protection with tax neutrality.
1-3 business days
0–1.75% tax
Holding CompanyE-CommerceConsultingIP HoldingAsset Protection
Key Benefits
Why form in Belize?
Fast Incorporation
Often incorporated within 1–3 business days once KYC and documentation are complete.
Low Effective Tax
Belize commonly applies a turnover-style business tax for IBCs, with exemptions possible where conditions are met.
Flexible Ownership
Supports adaptable shareholding and governance arrangements for cross-border holding and contracting structures.
Practical Holding Vehicle
Commonly used to hold shares, contractual rights, or IP in international ownership chains.
Streamlined Maintenance
Typically light ongoing administration, subject to evolving AML/KYC and economic substance expectations.
Tax Overview
Belize taxation at a glance
Business Tax (IBC)
Often assessed on gross receipts/turnover by category; exemptions may apply where statutory conditions are met.
0–1.75% (commonly)
Corporate Income Tax
Belize uses a mix of income tax and business tax; IBC treatment depends on classification and activity.
N/A / offset by business tax
Withholding Tax
May apply depending on payment type, counterparties, and whether income is Belize-sourced.
Varies
VAT / GST
Indirect taxes may apply if the company supplies goods/services onshore and meets registration rules.
Varies
Formation Process
How we incorporate your International Limited Liability Company (Belize)
1
Day 1
KYC & Name Check
We complete due diligence and confirm name availability with the registered agent.
2
Day 2
Prepare Incorporation Pack
We prepare the constitutional documents, registers, and initial resolutions for filing.
3
Day 3
File Incorporation
We submit the incorporation application to the Belize registry via the licensed agent.
4
Day 4
Issue Documents
We deliver the Certificate of Incorporation and your digital corporate document pack.
Pricing
What's included in your International Limited Liability Company (Belize)
Formation Package
$978
- Apostilled Company Documents
- T.I.N. Application
- Economic Substance Filing
- Annual Return
- Corporate Seal
- Courier Services
Annual Maintenance
$1,985/year
- Registered Agent and Office
- Annual Government Tax
- Required Due Diligence
- Economic Substance Filing
- Annual Return Filing
Add-ons
Enhance your International Limited Liability Company (Belize)
Bank Accounts & Payments
- International Fiat Bank Account OpeningOpen a secure international fiat bank account to manage global payments, receive client funds, and hold multi-currency balances with reputable banking partners.
Nominee Services
- Nominee Corporate DirectorAppoint a professional third-party director to protect your privacy and meet local residency or compliance requirements.
- Nominee ShareholderNominee shareholding to separate legal title from beneficial ownership
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About the International Limited Liability Company (Belize)
The Belize International Limited Liability Company provides partnership-style flexibility with limited liability for its members. It is ideal for funds, traders, joint ventures and professional service firms that want contractual freedom and strong asset-protection provisions. Foreign-source income is generally tax-exempt, and the jurisdiction’s confidentiality rules make it attractive for cross-border holdings and crypto-focused structures.
Ready to get started?
Form your International Limited Liability Company (Belize) in Belize and have your entity ready in 1-3 business days.
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