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Belize is a well- regulated, yet business friendly jurisdiction offering a wide variety of financial products and services.
Belize’s tax regime includes features to allow for cross-border investments to occur in a tax-efficient manner on par with international guidelines.
Belize’s dollar stability makes the country an attractive place for foreign business and retirees and allows for repatriation of dollars.
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Belize adopted global best practices regarding AML/CFT, which are monitored and enforced by Belize’s Financial Intelligence Unit and Financial Services Commission.
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It has established a modernized Online Business Registry System (OBRS) that aligns with international standards. The modern features of the OBRS portal, coupled with the new Belize Companies Act, provide for the utmost security and confidentiality of information.
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A modern Securities Industry Act promises to enable investments in and out of the Jurisdiction in a seamless manner. The regulatory framework has been enhanced to safeguard investments.
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The International Merchant Marine Registry of Belize, IMMARBE, boasts a highly experienced team of professionals and Deputy Registers located in key port cities around the world. IMMARBE upholds strict adherence to international rules and regulations, ensuring operations are conducted with the utmost integrity.
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The new Belize Companies Act, in addition to companies limited by shares, makes available companies limited by guarantee, unlimited companies, companies with or without par value, segregated portfolio companies and private trust companies.
International investors should also consider other legal entities available in Belize for asset protection, estate planning and efficient corporate administration. One such entity is the international foundation, which allows non-residents to establish a foundation for charitable or non-charitable purposes, or for no purpose other than the benefit of the founder or beneficiary or both.
Even though Belize’s treaty system is limited, recent tax amendments make it possible for multinationals operating in Belize to benefit from tax credits and exemptions, among other benefits that were not available prior to 2021.
Belize has also adopted global best practices regarding anti-money laundering, counter terrorism and proliferation financing, all of which are monitored and enforced by Belize’s Financial Intelligence Unit and Financial Services Commission.
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