Belize: company formation
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Updated on 3 November 2026 · Published under the responsibility of Jason Pivron, director · Who we are
IBC in Belize — company, registered office, banking file and annual upkeep, run by us, with a local correspondent where we have one.
Who this jurisdiction suits
- Among the lowest incorporation and maintenance costs.
- Statutory flexibility.
What it does not solve
- The 2019 reform subjected certain IBCs to local tax and accounting obligations.
- Many banks refuse Belize on principle.
Conditions to meet
Source (30 September 2026): bts.gov.bz (to be checked)
What the source says: The Belize Tax Service guide refers to the schedules of the Act (Ninth Schedule); the "0 to 19%" range is not stated as such.
Usual authorised capital, not a legal minimum
Usual time, from our files; to be checked.
Difficult. Many institutions refuse Belize on principle since the reforms.
Registered office and agent mandatory, included. The 2019 reform subjected certain IBCs to local tax and accounting obligations.
Our assessment for Belize; to be checked.
Not offered.
Our offer in Belize, internal catalogue.
Registration in Belize: Belize Companies and Corporate Affairs Registry (BCCAR). Source: bccar.bz
Services and prices
Starting prices excluding tax, government fees included.
See the other 9 services in this jurisdiction
Firm price after the call: several shareholders, indirect ownership or a regulated activity change it.
Belize: what is specific to it
- The Belize Companies Act 2022 replaced the IBC Act and the former Companies Act; every company re-registers on the BCCAR online registry with a 9-digit number. Source: bccar.bz
Reviewed on 30 September 2026.
Belize compared with Bahamas and Costa Rica
| Belize | Bahamas | Costa Rica | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Usual company form | IBC | IBC | SRL |
| Corporate taxation | 0 to 19 % depending on income source | 0 % | 30% (reduced rates for small companies) |
| Share capital | $50,000 | $50,000 | Not established |
| Incorporation time | 2–3 days | 10 days | About 3 days (CrearEmpresa platform) |
| Banking access | Difficult | Difficult | Demanding |
| Substance requirement | Necessary, but not sufficient on its own | Necessary, but not sufficient on its own | Necessary, but not sufficient on its own |
| Our services | from 1,790 € | from 4,390 € | from 5,190 € |
To be checked against each profile. The page for Bahamas → · The page for Costa Rica →
Compare this jurisdiction
Registered office and premises in Belize
From 999 €. Registered office service →
How it runs
- Scoping and identity verification
- Name reservation
- Filing and incorporation
- Delivery of the corporate file
- Account opening
For Belize, the register is kept by Belize Companies and Corporate Affairs Registry (BCCAR) and the usual time is 2–3 days.
Steps as recorded on 21 September 2026.
Group: International place of incorporation · Our fees → · What we do for you →
Company formation in Belize: frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to set up a company in Belize?
Company formation in Belize starts at 1,790 €, excluding tax. Firm quote before signature.
How long does it take to register a company in Belize?
About 2–3 days once the file is complete (usual time from our files; to be checked).
Where is a company registered in Belize?
With the Belize Companies and Corporate Affairs Registry (BCCAR) (source: bccar.bz).
What is the corporate tax rate in Belize?
0 to 19 % depending on income source (data as of 21 September 2026; source: bts.gov.bz; to be checked). Not tax advice.
What share capital is usual in Belize?
$50,000: usual authorised capital, not a legal minimum; to be checked.
Why set up a company in Belize?
Among the lowest incorporation and maintenance costs. Statutory flexibility.
What are the drawbacks of a company in Belize?
The 2019 reform subjected certain IBCs to local tax and accounting obligations. Many banks refuse Belize on principle.
Belize or Bahamas or Costa Rica: where do our services start?
from 1,790 € in Belize; from 4,390 € in the Bahamas; from 5,190 € in Costa Rica, excluding tax.
Belize or Bahamas or Costa Rica: how does corporate tax compare?
Belize, 0 to 19 % depending on income source; Bahamas, 0 %; Costa Rica, 30% (reduced rates for small companies); to be checked.
Belize or Bahamas or Costa Rica: which is faster to register?
Belize in 2–3 days; Bahamas in 10 days; Costa Rica in About 3 days (CrearEmpresa platform), usual times.
Where these figures come from
Recorded on 21 September 2026; to be checked; banking and substance: our assessment. How we source these figures →