Dmitri Mihhailov
General Partner
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 and affordable.Belize company registration allows founders to establish a Belize Company through one of the world’s fastest electronic registries. The jurisdiction follows English common law and uses territorial taxation, so income earned outside Belize is not taxed locally. There is no minimum capital, no public register of owners, and the overall formation and maintenance cost remains among the lowest on the classic 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
A practical low-cost jurisdiction for international business.
Belize is an independent Commonwealth country on the Caribbean coast of Central America: English-speaking, based on common law, with a currency pegged two-to-one to the US dollar since 1976. Its modern Companies Act consolidated the former IBC regime and moved incorporation onto a fully electronic registry, allowing clean applications to be approved within 1-2 business days.
Taxation is territorial. A company earning income outside Belize pays no Belizean tax on that foreign income and files no local tax return on those earnings. Corporate registers remain private with the licensed registered agent. Combined with comparatively low government and service fees, this makes Belize a practical option for international trading, consulting and holding structures, while the separate Belize LLC adds a dedicated asset-protection vehicle.
Packages & pricing
Belize company registration - cost and packages.
01 - BC · BELIZE COMPANY
Company
from$1,250USD · registration
Remote offshore company registration in Belize includes name reservation, electronic registry filing, government fees and the first year of the registered agent and office.
✓Company name check and reservation✓Registration and all government fees✓Memorandum and articles of association✓Registered agent and 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.
Start with Company →02 - BC · BELIZE COMPANY
Most popularCompany + Bank Account
from$3,150USD · registration + account
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 and KYC file preparation✓Introduction to 2-3 suitable institutions✓Compliance onboarding support✓Dedicated account manager
Start with Banking →These are starting prices; the final quote is confirmed before work begins. Belize has no paid-in capital requirement, while the flat government fee and registered-agent charges are itemised separately.
What you can do
Popular uses for a Belize company.
Belizean law does not restrict founders by citizenship or residence, and a company may conduct almost any lawful business outside Belize. Several activities may be combined within one entity, while regulated sectors such as banking, forex and insurance require separate licensing.
International trading
Import, export, brokerage and cross-border invoicing with suppliers and customers worldwide.
Consulting & services
Management, IT, marketing and advisory services provided to international clients.
Holding & investment
Holding shares, real estate and investment portfolios while receiving foreign dividends and gains without local tax.
E-commerce
Online stores, digital products and subscription businesses with international USD settlements.
IP & royalties
Holding trademarks, software and content and licensing them to operating companies.
Asset protection
A Belize LLC can be used to ring-fence family and business assets through dedicated creditor-protection mechanisms.
Why Belize
Key advantages of the jurisdiction.
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Low overall cost
Government fees start from $350, while agent and renewal pricing remains among the lowest across classic offshore jurisdictions.
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Registration in 1-2 days
The fully electronic registry approves clean applications within one to two business days.
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Territorial taxation
Income earned outside Belize is not subject to Belizean corporate tax, capital gains tax or withholding on foreign earnings.
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Privacy by default
There is no public register of shareholders or beneficial owners; records remain with the licensed registered agent.
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Asset-protection LLC
The Belize LLC provides dedicated protections against foreign judgments and creditor claims.
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English common law
An English-speaking Commonwealth jurisdiction with familiar corporate mechanics and a currency pegged to the US dollar.
How it compares
Belize alongside the usual offshore shortlist.
BVI offers the stronger global brand, Anguilla has a particularly fast boutique registry, and Nevis is known for strong LLC asset-protection case law. Belize competes primarily on price and speed, while banking friction is commonly addressed through international EMI-first account routes. Figures current 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 ✓
Tax on foreign income0% - territorial system
Annual government feeFrom $350
BVIRemote ✓
Tax on foreign income0%
Annual government feeFrom $450
AnguillaRemote ✓
Tax on foreign income0%
Annual government feeFrom ~$250
NevisRemote ✓
Tax on foreign income0%
Annual government feeFrom ~$270
SeychellesRemote ✓
Tax on foreign income0% territorial
Annual government feeFrom $150
Requirements
What Belizean law actually requires.
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Shareholders - one or more individuals or companies of any nationality; no residence condition and no public disclosure.
02
Director - at least one director, who may live anywhere and may also be the sole shareholder; corporate directors are permitted.
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Share capital - there is no minimum and no paid-in requirement; a standard authorised capital of US$50,000 is typical and may be denominated in any currency.
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Registered agent & office - a licensed registered agent and registered office in Belize are mandatory and included in the package.
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Name - the company name must be distinguishable and end in Ltd, Corp, Inc or an equivalent suffix; sensitive terms such as bank, trust or insurance require a licence.
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Records - internal corporate registers and accounting records are kept with the agent, filed with the registry where required and not publicly disclosed.
How it works
From application to a registered company - within days.
To register a company in Belize, the entire process can be completed remotely through legal advisers and a licensed registered agent. Documents are signed remotely, and most clean applications are approved by the electronic registry within 1-2 business days.
01Same day
Free consultation
We confirm whether Belize fits the project, whether a standard company or LLC is more suitable, and agree the full cost in advance.
021 day
KYC & documents
Passports, proof of address and a short business description; the incorporation package is prepared.
03Hours
Name reservation
The company name is checked and reserved 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 corporate registers with apostille for use abroad.
061-3 weeks
Banking
The company is introduced to suitable EMIs or banks and supported through 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 submitted through the electronic registry are routinely approved within one business day.
On the ground
On the ground in Belize.
Prifinance - Belize
Belize City
Belize City, Belize
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Offshore incorporation specialists
Your setup is run by a team that files Caribbean and Central-American structures through licensed agents every week.
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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.
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Also in Hong Kong, London, Dubai & more
A network of offices across Europe, the Gulf and the Americas. One team for your whole international structure.
We also have offices in
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
5/F, Yau Lee Centre, 45 Hoi Yuen Road, Kwun Tong
Vilnius
Lithuania
Gedimino pr. 2
London
United Kingdom
7 Bell Yard
Prague
Czech Republic
Vlkova 532/8, Žižkov
Berlin
Germany
Rankestraße 26
Madeira
Portugal
Rua da Alegria 31, 1F
Budapest
Hungary
Korányi Sándor u. 4
Istanbul
Türkiye
Perpa Ticaret Merkezi, A Blok
Dubai
UAE
33 Level, Al Saqr Business Tower
Toronto
Canada
1110 Finch Avenue West, suite 406
Singapore
Singapore
3 Church Street, #29-68 Samsung Hub
Bangkok
Thailand
Unit P01, Penthouse, VASU1, 1 Sukhumvit 25 Alley
Foshan
China
A-Tower, Yuneng Digital Plaza, 46 Lishui Avenue South
Almaty
Kazakhstan
Republic Square 13
Bishkek
Kyrgyzstan
32 Razzakov Street
Taxation 2026
Territorial taxation with 0% on foreign income.
Belize taxes income earned inside Belize. A company conducting international business does not pay Belizean tax on foreign profits, gains or dividends and does not file a local tax return on those earnings. The main recurring government cost is the flat annual fee. Belize-source business instead falls within the turnover-based business tax system.
Foreign income - 0%
Profits earned outside Belize fall outside Belizean taxation, with no tax filing on those earnings.
Local income - business tax
Belize-source revenue is taxed on turnover at sector-specific rates and is generally irrelevant to companies operating abroad.
No hidden add-ons
No capital gains tax, no withholding on dividends or interest to non-residents on foreign income, and no offshore exchange controls.
Substance & reporting
Economic-substance rules apply only to relevant activities such as finance; ordinary trading and holding companies maintain records with the agent.
Levies in 2026
Tax on foreign-source income0%
Business tax - Belize-source income1.75-19% of turnover
Capital gains taxNone
Withholding - non-residentsNone on foreign income
Annual government feeFrom $350
Exchange controlsNone offshore
The annual flat-fee renewal is required even for dormant companies and keeps the entity in good standing.
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
Common questions about Belize company registration.
Can I open a company in Belize without visiting?+
Yes. KYC, signing and the electronic registry filing are handled remotely through legal advisers and the licensed registered agent. Original corporate documents are sent by courier after incorporation.
How much does it cost to open a company in Belize?+
Turnkey incorporation starts from $1,250, including government fees and the first year of the registered agent and office. Packages with an arranged bank or fintech account start from $3,150.
How long does company registration in Belize take?+
Clean applications are normally approved by the electronic registry within 1-2 business days. Apostilled corporate documents generally follow within the next week.
Can a non-resident open a company in Belize?+
Yes. No local director or shareholder is required. One director and one shareholder of any nationality are sufficient, and both roles may be held by the same person.
Will the company pay tax in Belize?+
Not on foreign income. Belize uses territorial taxation, so profits earned outside the country are not taxed locally and no local return is filed on them. Belize-source revenue is subject to business tax, while additional obligations may arise where the owners or actual operations are located. That side of the map is part of our consultation.
Are the owners visible in a public register?+
No. Belize does not maintain a public register of shareholders or beneficial owners. The information is kept by the licensed registered agent and disclosed only where legally required.
How do banks view a Belize company?+
Traditional banks generally scrutinise Belize structures more closely than BVI entities. For that reason, which is why we route most clients to licensed EU and UK EMIs first offering multi-currency accounts, cards and SWIFT / SEPA, with a traditional bank added where the business profile supports it.
What is a Belize LLC and when is it useful?+
It is a separate entity type focused on asset protection. Its statutory framework limits creditor remedies through mechanisms such as charging orders and provides protection against foreign judgments. Where asset protection matters more than trading, the LLC - alone or holding your company - is often the better tool.
Does the company file accounts or tax returns?+
No local tax return is filed on foreign earnings. The company must still maintain internal accounting records and corporate registers with the registered agent and pay the annual government fee.
Belize or BVI - which is better?+
Both use common-law systems and offer 0% taxation on foreign income. BVI has the stronger global brand and generally smoother banking, while Belize is cheaper to establish and maintain, incorporates quickly and offers a separate LLC designed for asset protection.
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