| General |
|
| Legal System |
Common Law |
| Relevant Law |
Companies Act Chapter 250, R.E. 2000 |
| Shelf Companies Available |
no |
| Non-English Company Name allowed |
Yes |
| Time to Incorporate |
2-3 Days |
| Change in Domicile Permitted |
No |
| Taxation on Profits |
Yes |
| Exchange Controls |
Yes |
| Corporate Requirements |
|
| Minimum Shareholders |
1 |
| Minimum Directors |
1 |
| Standard Authorised Capital |
BZ$10,000 |
| Bearer Shares Permitted |
No |
| Location of Meetings |
Belize |
| Corporate Directors Permitted |
Yes |
| Administration |
Belize |
| Local Requirements |
|
| Registered Office/Agent |
Registered Office required |
| Company Secretary |
Yes |
| Director |
Yes |
| Meetings |
Yes |
| Public Filings |
|
| Directors |
Yes |
| Shareholders |
Yes |
| Beneficial Owners |
No |
| Accounts |
No |
| Annual Requirements |
|
| Minimum Government Fee |
BZ$604 for incorporation; BZ$50 for filing of Annual Summary |
| Annual Return |
Yes |
| Accounts |
Yes |
| Audited Accounts |
No |
Belize Domestic Company Features 
