Belize
Belize (formerly British Honduras) is a scenically beautiful, independent country located on the Caribbean seaboard of Central America. Belize has an area of approximately 23,026 sq km, and is bounded by Mexico to the north and Guatemala to the west and south. The administrative capital of Belize is Belmopan, but the major commercial centre is Belize City, which is located on the eastern coast close to the major international airport.
Key Corporate Features
General |
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| Type of entity: | IBC |
| Type of law: | Common |
| Shelf company availability: | Yes |
| Time to establish a new company: | 1 Day |
| Minimum government fees (excluding taxation): | US$100 |
| Corporate taxation: | Nil |
| Double taxation treaty access: | No |
Share capital or equivalent |
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| Standard currency: | US$ |
| Permitted currencies: | Any |
| Minimum paid up: | No minimum required |
| Usual authorised: | US$50,000 |
Directors |
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| Minimum number: | One |
| Local required: | No |
| Corporate Directors Permitted | Yes |
| Publicly accessible records: | No |
| Location of meetings: | Anywhere |
Shareholders |
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| Minimum number: | One |
| Publicly accessible records: | No |
| Location of meetings: | Anywhere |
Company Secretary |
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| Required: | Optional |
| Local or qualified: | No |
Accounts |
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| Requirement to prepare: | Yes |
| Audit requirements: | No |
| Requirement to file accounts: | No |
| Publicly accessible accounts: | No |
Other |
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| Requirement to file annual return: | No |
| Change in domicile permitted: | Yes |
