Dmitri Mihhailov
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Leads Prifinance's corporate practice and oversees client engagements, with senior expertise in international company structuring and bank-account setup.
Register a company in Belize, fast, private, affordable.
Set up a Belize company through one of the world's quickest online registries: a common-law jurisdiction with territorial taxation, where income earned outside Belize is not taxed. No minimum capital, no public owners register, and the lowest all-in cost on the offshore shortlist. Filed by a licensed registered agent, live within a day or two.A Belize company set up remotely in 1-2 days: territorial taxation, no public owners register, and the lowest all-in cost on the offshore shortlist.
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Belize · at a glance
Legal formBC · Belize Company
Time to set up1-2 business days
Tax on foreign income0%
Capital gains / dividendsNot taxed
Min. share capitalNo minimum
Remote setupYes - via registered agent
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Belize in brief
The budget pick that does the job.
Belize is an independent Commonwealth nation on the Caribbean coast of Central America - English-speaking, common-law, with a dollar pegged two-to-one to the USD since 1976. Its modern Companies Act unified the old IBC regime and moved everything onto a fully electronic registry, which is why Belize incorporations are among the fastest anywhere: clean filings are approved within a business day or two.
Taxation is territorial: a company earning its income outside Belize pays no Belizean tax on it, files no local tax return on foreign earnings, and keeps its registers private with the licensed agent. Combined with the lowest government and service fees on the shortlist, that makes Belize the pragmatic pick for trading, consulting and holding structures where budget matters. Its famous LLC adds a serious asset-protection option alongside.
Belize is an English-speaking Commonwealth nation under common law, with a dollar pegged 2:1 to the USD. Its electronic registry makes incorporations among the fastest anywhere - clean filings clear within a business day or two.
Taxation is territorial: foreign income is untaxed, no local returns are filed on it, and registers stay private with the licensed agent. Add the famous Belize LLC for asset protection.
Packages & pricing
Belize company registration - cost & packages.
01 - BC · BELIZE COMPANY
Company
from$1,900USD · all-in
Remote incorporation of a Belize company - name reservation, electronic registry filing, government fees and the first year of the registered agent and office included.
✓Company name check & reservation✓Registration & all government fees✓Memorandum & articles of association✓Registered agent & office - first year✓Corporate documents with apostille✓Free pre-incorporation consultation
Optional add-ons: Belize LLC for asset protection - from $1,900 · nominee services - on request · annual renewal - from $1,000/year.Add-ons: Belize LLC from $1,900 · nominee services on request · renewal from $1,000/year.
Start with Company →02 - BC · BELIZE COMPANY
Most popularCompany + Bank Account
from$3,500USD · all-in
A working Belize company with a bank or fintech account - multi-currency IBAN, cards and online banking, arranged fully remotely.
✓Everything in Company✓Account with a bank or EU/Caribbean EMI - multi-currency, SWIFT/SEPA✓Account application & KYC file preparation✓Introduction to 2-3 suitable institutions✓Compliance onboarding support✓Dedicated account manager
Start with Banking →Prices are starting points, fixed for your case before work begins. Belize has no paid-in capital requirement; the flat government fee and agent charges are itemised.Starting prices, fixed before work begins. Government fee and agent charges itemised.
What you can do
Popular uses for a Belize company.
Belizean law does not restrict founders by citizenship or residence, and a company may pursue almost any lawful business outside Belize. One company can combine several of the uses below; only regulated activities such as banking, forex or insurance need a licence.A company may pursue almost any lawful business outside Belize. And one company can combine several uses.
International trading
Import-export, brokerage and cross-border invoicing with suppliers and customers worldwide.
Consulting & services
Management, IT, marketing and advisory services billed to clients around the globe.
Holding & investment
Holding shares, real estate and portfolios; collecting dividends and gains free of local tax.
E-commerce
Online stores, digital products and subscription services settled in USD.
IP & royalties
Owning trademarks, software and content, and licensing them to operating companies.
Asset protection
Ring-fencing family or business assets. Belize's LLC statute is a global benchmark for creditor protection.
Trading
Import-export and cross-border invoicing.
Consulting
Services billed to clients worldwide.
Holding & investment
Shares and portfolios held tax-free.
E-commerce
Online sales settled in USD.
IP & royalties
Trademarks and software licensed out.
Asset protection
The Belize LLC. A creditor's nightmare.
Why Belize
Key advantages of the jurisdiction.
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Lowest cost on the list
Government fees from $350 and the cheapest agent and renewal pricing of the classic offshore jurisdictions.From $1,900 all-in; renewals from $1,000.
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Registered in a day
The fully electronic registry approves clean filings within one to two business days. Among the fastest anywhere.Electronic registry, 1-2 business days.
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Territorial taxation
Income earned outside Belize is not taxed in Belize. No corporate tax, capital gains tax or withholding on foreign earnings.0% on income earned outside Belize.
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Privacy by default
No public register of shareholders or beneficial owners; registers stay with the licensed agent.No public register of owners.
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Asset-protection LLC
The Belize LLC shields members from foreign judgments and charging orders. A structure creditors genuinely dislike.Foreign judgments not recognised.
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English common law
An English-speaking Commonwealth nation with familiar corporate mechanics and a dollar-pegged currency.Commonwealth nation, USD-pegged dollar.
How it compares
Belize next to the usual shortlist.
BVI carries the bigger brand, Anguilla the fastest boutique registry, Nevis the strongest LLC case law. Belize wins on price and speed. And answers its banking-friction reputation with EMI-first account routes. Figures current as of 2026.BVI has the brand, Anguilla the boutique registry, Nevis the LLC case law. Belize wins on price and speed. Figures as of 2026.
| Country | Tax on foreign income | Annual government fee | Fully remote incorporation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belize | 0% - territorial system | From $350 | Yes - via registered agent, 1-2 days |
| BVI | 0% | From $450 | Yes - via registered agent |
| Anguilla | 0% | From ~$250 | Yes - fast e-registry |
| Nevis | 0% | From ~$270 | Yes - asset-protection focus |
| Seychelles | 0% territorial | From $150 | Yes - budget alternative |
BelizeRemote ✓
Foreign income0% - territorial
Annual feefrom $350
BVIRemote
Foreign income0%
Annual feefrom $450
AnguillaFastest
Foreign income0%
Annual feefrom ~$250
NevisAsset protection
Foreign income0%
Annual feefrom ~$270
SeychellesBudget
Foreign income0% territorial
Annual feefrom $150
Requirements
What Belizean law actually demands.
01
Shareholders - One or more shareholders, individuals or companies of any nationality; no residence conditions and no public disclosure.
02
Director - A minimum of one director, who can live anywhere and may be the sole shareholder; corporate directors are permitted.
03
Share capital - No minimum and no paid-in requirement; a standard authorised capital of US$50,000 is typical and can be denominated in any currency.
04
Registered agent & office - A licensed registered agent and a registered office in Belize are mandatory. We provide both as part of the package.
05
Name - A distinguishable name ending in Ltd, Corp, Inc or an equivalent suffix; sensitive words such as bank, trust or insurance need a licence.
06
Records - Internal registers and accounting records kept with the agent. Filed with the registry where required, but not public.
How it works
From application to a live company in days.
Our lawyers file through the licensed agent on the electronic registry; you sign remotely, and clean files are approved within a business day or two.Filed by our lawyers through the licensed agent on the e-registry; most clean files are approved within a business day or two.
01Same day
Free consultation
We confirm that Belize fits your case. Company or LLC. And fix the full cost.
021 day
KYC & documents
Passports, proof of address and a short description of the business; we prepare the incorporation pack.
03Hours
Name reservation
We check and reserve the company name on the registry.
041-2 days
Registry filing
The registered agent files the incorporation electronically and pays the government fee.
053-5 days
Documents & apostille
You receive the certificate, articles and registers, apostilled for use abroad.
061-3 weeks
Banking
We introduce the company to suitable EMIs or banks and support the account opening.
Quick facts
Legal formBC · Belize Company
Min. share capitalNo minimum
Government feeFrom $350/year
Standard processing1-2 business days
Public registersNone
Tax on foreign income0%
Financial yearFree choice
Clean applications filed through the electronic registry are routinely approved within a business day.
On the ground
On the ground in Belize.
Prifinance - Belize
Belize City
Belize City, Belize
01
Offshore incorporation specialists
Your setup is run by a team that files Caribbean and Central-American structures through licensed agents every week.
02
Registered agent & office
A licensed agent and registered office in Belize are included, keeping the company in good standing while you operate remotely.
03
Banking & compliance help
EMI-first account routes, KYC file preparation and ongoing renewals handled by one team from start to finish.
04
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Almaty
Kazakhstan
Republic Square 13
Bishkek
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Taxation 2026
Territorial, with nothing hidden.
Belize taxes only income earned inside Belize. A company doing business internationally pays no Belizean tax on its foreign profits, gains or dividends and files no local return on them - the recurring state cost is a flat annual fee. Local-source business falls under Belize's turnover-based business tax instead.Foreign income untaxed, no returns on it; only Belize-source revenue falls under local business tax. Flat annual fee.
Foreign income - 0%
Profits earned outside Belize are outside the scope of Belizean taxation, with no tax filings on them.Profits earned outside Belize are outside Belizean taxation.
Local income - business tax
Belize-source revenue is taxed on turnover at sector rates. Irrelevant for companies operating abroad.Turnover-based rates. Irrelevant for offshore operations.
No hidden add-ons
No capital gains tax, no withholding on dividends or interest to non-residents, no exchange controls offshore.No capital gains or withholding tax, no exchange controls offshore.
Substance & reporting
Economic-substance rules touch only relevant activities like finance; ordinary trading and holding companies keep records with the agent.Substance rules touch only finance-type activities; records stay with the agent.
Levies in 2026
Tax on foreign-source income0%
Business tax (Belize-source)1.75-19% of turnover
Capital gains taxNone
Withholding (non-residents)None on foreign income
Annual government feeFrom $350
Exchange controlsNone offshore
An annual renewal with the flat fee keeps the company in good standing, dormant or not.
Your team
The specialists who'll handle your case.
Eugeniu Bevziuc
Corporate services advisor
Advises clients on company formation, VAT and ongoing compliance, coordinating each step of the setup across the EU.
Alex Danila
Company formation specialist
Your day-to-day contact - coordinates incorporation, documents and the bank introduction, from the first call through to launch.
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Talk to a specialist →FAQ
Belize, in ten quick answers.
Can I open a company without visiting Belize?+
Yes. KYC, signing and the e-registry filing all run remotely through our lawyers and the licensed agent; the originals are couriered to you afterwards.
How much does it cost to set up a Belize company?+
Turnkey incorporation starts from $1,900 including government fees and the first year of the registered agent and office - the lowest all-in cost on the classic offshore shortlist. With an account arranged, packages start from $3,500.
How long does incorporation take?+
Clean applications are approved on the electronic registry within one to two business days; apostilled corporate documents typically follow within a week.
Do I need a local director or shareholder?+
No. One director and one shareholder of any nationality are enough, both can be the same person, and neither has to live in Belize.
Will the company pay tax in Belize?+
Not on foreign income - Belize's system is territorial, so profits earned outside the country are untaxed there and no local return is filed on them. Only Belize-source revenue falls under the turnover-based business tax. Tax can still arise where the owners or the operations actually sit; that side of the map is part of our consultation.
Are the owners visible in a public register?+
No. Belize keeps no public register of shareholders or beneficial owners; registers are maintained by the licensed agent and disclosed only under lawful request.
What about Belize's banking reputation?+
Traditional banks are pickier with Belize than with BVI, which is why we route most clients to EU and UK licensed EMIs first (multi-currency IBANs, cards, SWIFT/SEPA) and add a classic bank where the profile supports it.
What is the Belize LLC and do I need one?+
A separate entity type built for asset protection: foreign judgments are not recognised against it, and creditors are limited to charging orders. If shielding assets matters more than trading, the LLC - alone or holding your company - is often the better tool.
Does the company file accounts or returns?+
No accounts or tax returns are filed on foreign earnings. The company keeps internal accounting records and registers with its agent and pays the flat annual fee.
What is the difference between Belize and BVI?+
Both offer 0% on foreign income under common law. BVI has the global brand and smoother banking; Belize costs roughly half as much to set up and maintain, incorporates faster, and adds the strongest budget LLC for asset protection.
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