In this chapter, we have compiled a selection of useful documents and forms.
“Ordering” contains downloadable versions of our order forms.
“Legislation” contains full texts of the Belize laws that regulate the offshore company and other offshore entity formation as well as licensing of the providers of offshore financial services.
ORDERING
Belize IBC Order Form
If You do not wish to use our Online Order Form, this is the same form in *.pdf format. Please complete and send back to us by e-mail, fax or courier.
Terms and Conditions of Business
These are our standard Terms and Conditions of business. They protect the clients` interests, and ours, too. Downloadable for printing and signing.
Trust Order Form
If you wish to register a tax-free international Trust in Belize, this is the form to complete. Once completed, please send it to us so that we can see the trust details and your instructions to assist in the best way.
Foundation Application
Please complete and send to us this form if you intend to register a Belize International Foundation.
LLC Order form
For registering a Belize International Limited Liability Company, please complete and send us this form.
Due Diligence Requirements
Full guidelines for our Due Diligence “know your client” requirements and certification templates. Please complete and send back to us by fax, mail, courier or email.
LEGISLATION
These are full wordings of some of the primary pieces of legislation that regulate company formation, operation and management in Belize, registration and management of offshore trusts and offshore foundations, as well as some related areas of offshore financial services, like registered agents, banks, insurers, offshore investment funds and other offshore financial services providers. Other related acts and amendments are available on the Belize FCS website.
Belize Companies Act 2022
This is the main and the most important law, which currently regulates the registration, status and operation of the Business Companies (BC) in Belize.
Belize Trusts Act, revised edition 2020
This law regulates creation and management Belize trusts, both, international and domestic. It was initially adopted in 1992, amended in 2007 and previously revised in 2011.
Belize International Foundations Act, revised edition 2020
Initially adopted in 2010 and previously revised in 2011, this act provides for all the relevant aspects of Belize International Foundation – establishment, registration, parties to the foundation and the foundation management and control.
Belize International Limited Liability Companies Act, revised edition 2020
Organization and administration of International Limited Liability Companies in Belize as well as rights and duties of LLC members and managers are regulated by this Act.
Belize International Financial Services Commission (Licensing) Regulations, 2007
These Regulations list the financial services for which a license is required as well as set forth in detail the information that must be provided to the IFSC (licensing authority) by the financial services license applicant regarding the applicant company, its directors, shareholders and other officers.
Belize International Financial Services Commission (Capital Requirement) Regulations, 2020
The Regulations state the current license application fees and annual license fees payable to the FSC, and the minimum paid up and unimpaired capital requirements for each type of financial services business as from January 2020.
Financial Services Commission Act, 2023
This is the principal law that directs establishment, duties and operation of Belize financial services Authority – the Financial Services Commission. The FSC is in charge of licensing and supervising the Registered Agents as well as other international financial services providers – trust agents and international trustees, providers of Forex trading and trading in financial and commodity based derivative instruments, brokers and advisors in financial services among others. This act repeals and replaces the International Financial Services Commission Act, Chapter 272 of the Substantive Laws of Belize, Revised Edition 2020.
Belize Mutual Funds Act, revised edition 2020
This law governs the registration and licensing of public, private and professional investment funds (mutual funds), licensing and recognition of fund managers and administrators in Belize.
Belize Mutual Funds Policy Guidelines
Policy guidelines issued by the Belize Registrar of Mutual Funds under Section 3 (2)(d) of the Mutual Funds Act. In particular, contains guidelines for the “fit and proper test” for the fund managers and administrators.
Belize Mutual Funds Regulations
Regulations made by the Belize Minister responsible for Mutual Funds to further detail the general provisions of the Mutual Funds Act 2000.
Belize International Banking Act, revised edition 2020
This is the main law regulating the licensing and operation of international banks in Belize.
Belize International Insurance Act 2000 (as revised in 2011)
This law governs the registration and licensing of offshore insurance companies, insurance managers, brokers and agents in Belize.
Belize Protected Cell Companies Act, revised edition 2020
The act provides for company formation, creation of cells, asset attribution and other relevant particulars of Protected Cell companies, often used for offshore mutual fund or captive insurance establishments.
Economic Substance Act, revised edition 2020
This law governs improved provisions for substantial economic presence that must be fulfilled by certain entities, that are registered and conduct business in Belize. Economic substance guidance notes are available on the Belize FSC website.
Accounting records (meintenance) Act, revised edition 2020
This act provides for accounting record maintenance requirements for Belize business companies, Limited Liability Companies, Trusts, Foundations and other entities as listed within the act.
Belize Income and Business Tax Act Chapter 55 (IBTA), revised edition 2011
The Belize Income and Business Tax Act (IBTA) is a legal framework governing the taxation of income and business operations of both – resident and non-resident Belize Business Companies. There are several amendments made to this act which can be found in Belize Tax Services (BTS) website.
Belize Income and Business Tax Guide
This guide provides information and instructions to individuals and businesses on how to understand and fulfill their obligations related to income tax for business operations.
Belize Company Configurator
Our online company configurator will enable you to submit your desired configuration, provide you with precise cost based on the services you require for your Belize Business Company, Limited Liability Company, Trust or Foundation.
