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The main route for an IBC: quick setup, multi-currency support and remote onboarding for international operations.
- Multi-currency account details
- International transfers
- Online management
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Company formation for non-residents
Company registration in Belize
We register a Belize International Business Company (IBC) for holding, trading and owning assets outside Belize. We prepare the Memorandum and Articles of Association, appoint a registered agent and registered office, obtain your Tax Identification Number (TIN) and help you open an account with a bank or payment provider. The whole process is handled remotely, from the name check to a complete set of corporate documents.
6+ years
in the industry
30+
jurisdictions
1,250+
clients worldwide
Price
from $950
Timeline
from 3 days
Format
fully remote
Key parameters
Key parameters for company registration in Belize
A quick overview of the corporate, tax and annual requirements of the Belize jurisdiction for non-residents.
Company type
Belize IBC
An international company for holding, trading and owning assets outside Belize.
Foreign ownership
up to 100%
The company can be wholly owned by a non-resident with no local members.
Registered agent
Required
A licensed agent and a registered office in Belize are mandatory - we provide both.
Tax on foreign income
0%
Territorial system: foreign-source income is not taxed where the company is tax resident abroad.
Minimum capital
no minimum
There is no minimum capital requirement. Companies usually declare up to US$50,000 to keep the base annual fee.
Annual obligations
Fee and substance filing
Annual government fee, agent renewal, an economic substance filing and keeping accounting records for 5 years.
The final cost depends on the chosen package, registered agent services and economic substance support, as well as any additional aspects of the project.
Information current as of July 2026.
Service packages
Cost of company registration in Belize
From basic IBC registration to a full package with annual maintenance and banking support.
Start
Basic IBC registration
US$ 950
IBC registration
Company name check and reservation
Memorandum and Articles of Association
Government fee payment
Registration with the Belize Companies and Corporate Affairs Registry and Certificate of Incorporation
Appointment of a registered agent
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Corporate
Annual maintenance included
US$ 1 700
Everything in Start, plus:
Registered agent services for 1 year
Registered office in Belize for 1 year
Receipt and forwarding of official correspondence
Renewal and annual compliance reminders
Full service
Director, shareholder and documents
US$ 2 600
To launch an IBC with director or shareholder services, a full document set and help selecting a banking solution.
Everything in Corporate, plus:
Director or shareholder services for 1 year
Document preparation: power of attorney and trust declaration
Advice on payment solutions and bank selection
Important: we advise on choosing a bank or payment provider and help you prepare your application, but we cannot guarantee that an account will be opened. The final decision always rests with the bank or EMI after reviewing the company and its beneficial owners.
Use cases and advantages
What Belize is a good fit for
Belize suits international projects that value fast, straightforward registration, no tax on foreign income and a flexible ownership structure for holding and cross-border trade.
Suitable business scenarios
Holding and asset ownership
Hold shares, equity stakes and other assets outside Belize through a single international company.
International trade
Cross-border trade and dealings with counterparties in different countries through a neutral jurisdiction.
Consulting and digital services
Provide services to overseas clients with a simple structure and minimal annual upkeep.
Asset protection and structuring
Ring-fence assets and build holding structures under flexible corporate rules.
Why clients choose Belize
0% tax on foreign income
Territorial system: income earned outside Belize is not taxed where the company is tax resident abroad.
Fast registration
Incorporation takes from 3 working days and is handled entirely remotely.
Flexible structure
One person can act as both director and shareholder. There is no minimum capital requirement.
Simple upkeep
A non-resident company has no mandatory audit and no public financial reporting.
Registration requirements
Requirements for company registration in Belize
To register a Belize IBC you will need the participants' documents and a decision on the company structure. Every step is handled remotely through a licensed registered agent after an initial review of your details.
What you need to prepare
- Passport of the director and each shareholder
- Proof of residential address
- Description of the planned business activity
- Client geography and expected turnover
- 3 proposed company names
The exact document set may vary depending on the ownership structure, the participants' residency and the registered agent's requirements.
01
Director
At least one director, an individual or a corporate body of any residency. There is no requirement for a Belize-resident director. We can provide director services if needed.
02
Shareholders and owners
From one shareholder, an individual or a corporate body. Beneficial owner details are disclosed to the registered agent, and a register is maintained in line with Belize requirements.
03
Registered agent
Required by law: a licensed agent in Belize. Appointed at registration and renewed each year — we provide this.
04
Registered office
A registered office in Belize provided through the agent, used for official correspondence. Included in the package.
05
Capital and shares
There is no minimum capital requirement. The share structure is set at incorporation. An IBC cannot own intellectual property assets.
Taxes and reporting
Taxes and reporting for a company in Belize
Belize applies a territorial basis of taxation. Your overall burden depends on the company's tax residency, the source of income and timely compliance with the economic substance test and agent reporting.
Tax on foreign income
0%
where tax resident abroad
Tax model
Territorial
only Belize-source income is taxed
Substance filing
9 months
after the financial year-end
Accounting records
5 years
record retention period
How tax and status are determined
Territorial principle
Income from sources outside Belize is not subject to local tax where the company is tax resident abroad.
Economic substance test
Under the Economic Substance Act 2019 the company confirms its status each year. Genuine presence is required for certain activities such as holding, finance and licensed services.
Automatic exchange and tax number
Every IBC is issued a TIN. Belize takes part in the automatic exchange of information under the CRS.
Recognition in your country of residence
A 0% rate in Belize does not cancel taxes in your country of residence. Controlled foreign company (CFC) rules may apply - assess this in advance.
What the company must do each year
Keep accounting records and retain documents for at least 5 years
Notify the agent where the accounting records are kept
File an annual economic substance status report
Submit the annual return to the registered agent
Pay the annual government fee and agent renewal
File a business tax return if there is any Belize-source income
Report beneficial owner changes for the register
A non-resident IBC with no Belize-source income has no mandatory audit and no public financial reporting. A 0% rate in Belize does not remove tax obligations in your country of tax residence - we recommend assessing the effect of controlled foreign company (CFC) rules in advance.
Information current as of July 2026
Banking solutions
Opening a bank account for a company in Belize
The banking route depends on the company's activity, payment geography and the profile of its beneficial owners. For a Belize IBC we look first at international payment providers and offshore banks, which are more flexible with non-resident structures.
Offshore and regional banks
For projects with a clear structure and verifiable activity, we source banks in the Caribbean and other jurisdictions that work with IBCs.
- Corporate account
- International transfers
- Multi-currency operations
Finextwin support
Compliance preparation
We prepare the company profile before you apply, so the bank's or payment provider's KYC requirements are met from the outset.
- Business description
- Payment structure
- Contracts and counterparties
Not sure which banking route fits your project?
We will assess your activity, payment geography and bank requirements before you apply.
Registration process
How company registration in Belize works
The process covers an initial review, name reservation, filing through the registered agent and handover of the ready IBC. Every step is completed remotely.
01
Name check and reservation
What happens We run an initial review of the participants and the activity, then reserve the company name with the registry.
From you Participants' documents, a description of the activity and name options.
Result The name is approved and reserved.
02
Document preparation
What happens We draft the Memorandum and Articles of Association, directors' consents and the filing forms for submission through the agent.
From you Confirmation of the details and signing of the required forms.
Result The document set is ready for filing.
03
IBC registration
What happens The registered agent files the documents with the Belize registry and pays the government fee; the company is entered on the register.
From you No further input is usually needed unless clarifications are requested.
Result The company is registered and the Certificate of Incorporation is issued.
04
TIN issuance and handover
What happens We obtain the Tax Identification Number (TIN), assemble the corporate set and explain the annual obligations.
From you Confirmation of receipt of the documents and corporate details.
Result A ready IBC, a TIN and the full document set.
What documents you receive
Certificate of Incorporation The IBC registration certificate issued by the Belize registry.
Memorandum and Articles The company's constitutional documents filed at registration.
Share certificate and registers Share certificate, register of shareholders and register of directors.
TIN and corporate set Tax number, resolutions and forms according to the chosen package.
The format of the set and any need for originals, apostille or translation depend on your objectives and the chosen package.
Limitations and alternatives
When Belize is not the right fit and what to use instead
Belize is a flexible, low-cost option, but it does not suit every situation. Below are the honest limitations and the jurisdictions that address them.
When another jurisdiction is the better choice
You need prestige and tier-one banks
An offshore registration makes it harder to open accounts with major banks and to work with certain counterparties.
Owning intellectual property
Since 2019 a Belize IBC cannot own IP assets such as patents, trademarks or software.
Access to tax treaties
Belize has almost no network of double taxation treaties.
Genuine operations and local hiring
For an operating business with an office and staff, an offshore company does not meet the substance requirements.
What to consider instead of Belize
Singapore Prestige, strong banks and a broad tax treaty network. For IT, fintech and working with investors.
British Virgin Islands A more recognised offshore option for holdings and funds, better received by banks and investors.
Seychelles A simple, low-cost offshore option, a close counterpart to Belize. Fast registration and a flexible structure.
Cyprus Low tax, access to EU directives and tax treaties. Suitable for IP and holdings.
Results
Real cases from our clients
Every project is different - we tailor the solution to the specific task, jurisdiction and business model.
Company registration
Belize Belize IBC for holding and owning foreign assets
The client held stakes in several projects and property abroad, all in his own name. He wanted to bring it under one structure, something simple with little reporting, to make passing on the assets easier.
Solution We set up an IBC, moved the stakes and assets into the company and found a payment provider for the incoming dividends. We also advised on substance and on proving tax residency abroad.
3 days registration time
1 holding instead of personal ownership
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Kept putting it off, thought it would be complicated and expensive. In the end it came together in a couple of weeks, I just sent the documents and we had a couple of calls. At least now it's all in one place instead of scattered under my own name.
Company registration
Belize Belize IBC for international trade and brokerage
The client connected suppliers in Asia with buyers in Europe and earned on the margin. He worked as an individual, but counterparties increasingly wanted invoices from a company in a neutral jurisdiction rather than in his own name.
Solution We set up an IBC, helped open an account with a payment provider offering multi-currency details and drew up standard contracts. We made clear the income would still need to be declared where he is resident.
4 days registration time
3 currencies in the account details
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The main thing is I now have proper company details, partners started taking me more seriously straight away. The account did take longer than I expected, but the team had warned me that happens.
Company registration
Belize Belize IBC for consulting and overseas clients
An IT consultant worked remotely for overseas clients and split his time between countries. He needed a simple company to invoice clients, with no office, no staff and no heavy accounting.
Solution We set up an IBC for his client contracts and found a payment provider to receive payments. We went through the controlled foreign company (CFC) risks separately so he understood his obligations where he is resident.
3 days registration time
0 staff and office
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I didn't need anything fancy, just a working company to send invoices. That's what I got. Special thanks for being honest about tax back home, not just the 0% rate in Belize.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
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Get a consultationIBC registration itself usually takes from 3 working days once the documents are ready and the check is passed. What takes longer is not registration but obtaining the TIN and, above all, opening an account — these are separate stages that fall outside the incorporation time. It is realistic to allow a few weeks for a full launch with a working account.
No. The whole registration is handled remotely through a licensed registered agent. You do not need to travel to Belize at any stage. All we need from you are scanned documents, proof of address and signed forms, which can all be done remotely.
Not quite. Belize applies a territorial system: income from sources outside Belize is not subject to local tax, but only if the company can show it is tax resident abroad. Without that, the company is treated as resident in Belize and falls under local tax. Just as importantly, a 0% rate in Belize does not remove your tax obligations in the country where you are personally tax resident.
Director and shareholder details are not published in a public register, but this is not full anonymity. You disclose beneficial owner information to the registered agent; it is kept on file and may be shared in response to requests from the competent authorities. Belize takes part in the automatic exchange of tax information under the CRS, so account data may be passed to your country of residence.
Economic substance is a requirement for genuine presence in Belize for certain activities: holding, finance, banking, insurance and licensed services. If your company carries on such activities and is treated as resident in Belize, you will need to demonstrate presence. For an ordinary trading or consulting company that is tax resident abroad, the stricter substance requirements generally do not apply, but an annual status report must be filed in any case.
There is no minimum paid-up capital requirement for a Belize IBC. Companies usually declare an authorised capital of up to US$50,000, which keeps the annual government fee at its lowest. This amount does not need to be paid into an account; it is stated nominally.
No one can guarantee that an account will be opened — the final decision always rests with the bank or payment provider after reviewing the company and its beneficial owners. We prepare the company profile, business description and KYC pack to improve your chances, and we match the route to your activity. For offshore structures, accounts are more often opened with payment providers than with traditional banks, which is worth keeping in mind.
A non-resident IBC with no Belize-source income has no mandatory audit and no public financial reporting. Each year you must, however: pay the government fee, renew the registered agent and registered office, file an economic substance status report and keep accounting records for at least 5 years. You also need to tell the agent where those records are held.
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