Finance Belize is the marketing and promotion arm of Belize's Financial Services (FS) Industry. It is the primary industry representative, ambassador, and voice of the Financial Services (FS) sector and its objective is strategically addressing short- and medium-term challenges and preparing Belize for long-term sustainable development in the (FS) industry.
Belize is a politically stable country and a former British colony and as such, inherited a robust legal system based on English Common Law. Nestled strategically between North and Latin America, its geographical location and bilingual population make Belize an easy choice for financial intermediation and outsourcing of various business activities. The local currency is the Belizean Dollar (BZD) which has a fixed exchange rate with the US Dollar (USD) at 2 BZD to 1 USD. Belize enjoys a reputation as a clean and largely compliant jurisdiction.
Belize is a member of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and the Central America Region and has various bi-lateral and multi-lateral agreements in place including the Caribbean Basin Initiative, Cari forum- EU Economic Partnership Agreement, and Belize- Guatemala Partial Scope Agreement. These agreements seek to strengthen and widen the scope between the Caribbean, Central America, and Northern regions.
Belize is aiming to become a choice jurisdiction for offshore investment. Its investment opportunities are diverse having a regime for foundations, trusts, companies, partnerships among varied financial services.
Caribbean nation in Central America bordering Mexico & Guatemala.
Pegged to U.S. dollar at US $1 = BZ $2 since 1978
English speaking nation with over 50% Spanish population + more!
Efficient procedures for listing securities and raising capital
Reduced administrative burdens attracting quality issuers and investors
Seamless cross-border transactions and global partnerships
Transparent & Adaptive Legislation: Up-to-date rules ensure investor protection and are aligned with global standards such as EU / OECD.
No corporate tax – Business tax on gross income
Certificate of Tax Exemption (CTE): Available to companies with no domestic trade or business in Belize, tax exempted on foreign source income
5 Double Taxation Agreements (DTAs): In force with CARICOM, UK, UAE, Austria & Switzerland
Several Tax Information Exchange Agreements (TIEAs) in place
OECD / EU: Currently no adverse listings
Holding Companies: No corporate tax or withholding tax on dividends once paid to a related non-resident entity. Companies classified as either holding or pure equity holding companies are recognized in top financial hubs and taxed at 0%.
LLCs: Flexible tax classification (disregarded entity, partnership, or corporation). If operating solely as a non-resident, exempt from income tax.
Relaxed Lifestyles & Retirement Benefits: For individual investors, particularly retirees, Belize offers a Qualified Retired Persons (QRP) program which provides tax breaks and immigration incentives.
Two-time Digital Champion through Online Business Registry System in the application of ICT services to deliver E-Business services by WSIS (2023 & 2025).
24-hour registration upon satisfactory due diligence.
Simplified company incorporation and maintenance.
Maritime Registry: Committed to delivering state-of-the-art registry services through ongoing digital transformation.
Belize High Seas Fisheries Unit provides licenses and authorizations for fishing and related activities including CITES certificates. Belize is a member of the ICCAT, IATTC and SPRFMO.
Modern, innovative financial products and services supported by government programs and a stable economy.
Growing securities market with access to international investors broadening capital base.
Robust market surveillance and enforcement with proactive oversight, detection and intervention
Maintains market stability and reinforces Belize as a secure investment environment
Enhanced investor protection: Mandatory strict disclosure and transparency measures
Robust safeguards against fraud and market abuse to protect investments
Meet 38/40 Financial Action Task Force (FATF) recommendations (2025 Mutual Evaluation Report)
Continuous evaluation reconfirms high AML / CFT compliance
Regulatory standards that match top tier jurisdictions (BVI / Cayman)
Support to financial innovation, digital assets and fintech including new world-class trusts and asset protection legislation.
Finance Belize was excited to be part of the Belize Pavilion along with IMMARBE, Belize
Finance Belize will be at Sea Asia! Meet us at Booth B2-A33 and connect with
By Dr. Andrew E. Trumbach Co-Founder, Co-CEO and CFO Awaysis Capital Inc. Belize, a small nation
