Belize Offshore Company
- Register your Company in Belize in 1-2 days (upon validation of your identification documents) .*
- Client confidentiality protection via secured systems.
- Your company and its application for a bank account, including eBanking and credit card. Opening by correspondence.
- A dedicated manager is available throughout the year to administer your company.
Steps to company formation - Belize
Complete our application form - Belize
Upload your documents
Your account manager will ask you for official documents which are required for your company formation.
Register your company successfully
Once your documents have been processed your company will be successfully registered.
Process any additional services
Your account manager will guide you through the steps of completing your request of additional services such as bank accounts.
Manage Your company via our client portal
Our client portal will give you immediate access to all your documents as well as display your company structure.
Belize Company
Good to Know
Belize is the first offshore jurisdiction in Central America, partly thanks to its fast registry which allows incorporation in 24 hours.
Main Characteristics
Company type
Limited Liability Company (LLC).
Governing corporate legislation
The Belize International Financial Service Commission is the governing authority and companies are regulated under the INTERNATIONAL LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANIES ACT, 2011.
Information published relating to company officers
There is no public register of company officers. No name is disclosed upon incorporation.
Accounting requirement
No accounting / reporting requirements.
N.B. LLC should maintain such accounts and records as necessary or desirable to reflect its financial situation.
N.B. LLC should maintain such accounts and records as necessary or desirable to reflect its financial situation.
Taxation
No Taxes of any sort.
While the company may not be liable to pay taxes, please consult with a tax/legal advisor in your country of residence, to determine your own tax liability.
While the company may not be liable to pay taxes, please consult with a tax/legal advisor in your country of residence, to determine your own tax liability.
Legislation
Modern offshore legislation.
Standard currency
US$
Time to form
Belize has a fast and efficient registry: company registration takes only 1-2 days (upon validation of your identification documents).
Stability
Stable jurisdiction with a very good reputation.
Communication
Efficient communication means.
Time zone
Convenient world time zone: GMT-6
Secretary required
No
Paid up capital requirement
No paid up capital requirement.
Renewal Date
Anniversary date of the company / Each Year
Basis of legal System
Under Common Law.
Minimum directors/shareholders
Minimum of 1 director/shareholder.
Bearer shares
Bearer shares are not permitted.
Documents Required
for the Creation of the Company
Certification of a passport can be made by a notary, an attorney-at-law, a bank, a public officer, or in accordance with SFM indications. Kindly consult your dedicated account manager at SFM to obtain precise information.
of your passport, a certified copy of proof of domicile dated less than three months, a curriculum vitae, as well as last 3 months' bank statement. All in original.**
Belize Company, ideal for:
Frequently Asked Questions
Offshore Company Formation in Belize
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What is the difference between an International Business Company (IBC) and a Limited Liability Company (LLC) in Belize?
- The owners of an IBC are known as “shareholders” whose ownership percentages reflect the number of shares they own.
It is relatively easy for a corporation to authorize additional shares, or for shareholders to transfer their shares to someone else. - The owners of an LLC are called “members”. Each member owns a percentage, or “membership interest” in the business.
The ownership of an LLC is outlined in the operating agreement—other details include the percentage each member owns, how the business is run, and how the company will deal with a new or departing member. Without an operating agreement, the LLC operates according to the International Limited Liabilities Act.
- The owners of an IBC are known as “shareholders” whose ownership percentages reflect the number of shares they own.
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Will my company be subject to taxes if I setup my company in Belize?
An IBC will be subject to taxation in Belize and the percentage of tax to be paid will depend on the business activity of the company. Kindly contact us to know more. However, there are no taxes to be paid if your company is registered as an LLC in Belize.
While the company may not be liable to pay taxes, please consult with a tax/legal advisor in your country of residence, to determine your own tax liability.Is there any obligation to file accounts while registering a Limited Liability Company (LLC) in Belize?
Yes, accounting records must be kept in Belize or the location where accounts are kept must be declared.Do you assist to register an International Business Company (IBC) or a Limited Liability Company (LLC) in Belize?
Generally speaking, we assist in registering a Limited Liability Company (LLC) in Belize.
However, if you are interested in registering an IBC in Belize, we recommend you to contact us and our team will assist you accordingly.Do I need to obtain a Tax Identification Number (TIN) for my Belize Offshore Company?
Following the adoption of the Economic Substance Act, IBC companies incorporated in Belize need to obtain a Tax Identification Number (TIN) from the Belize International Corporate Affairs Registry. However, if you setup your company as an LLC, then a TIN number is not required in Belize.Will my Limited Liability Company (LLC) be subject to Economic Substance Regulations (ESR) in Belize?
The Economic Substance Act, was enacted to ensure improved provisions for substantial economic presence to be fulfilled by IBC companies that are registered and/or conduct business in Belize. However, if you setup your company as an LLC, then your company is not subject to ESR requirements in Belize.Will my liability be limited if I register my company as a Limited Liability Company (LLC) in Belize?
An LLC limits the liability of its members to the extent of the contributions made by them to the Company.Do I need to travel at any stage to form a company or to open a bank account in Belize?
No, everything can be processed remotely.
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** Documents must be provided for every person related to the company.
Disclaimer: Nothing on this webpage shall be construed as a contractual commitment or as a warranty. Services conditions are governed by the applicable terms and conditions.
** Documents must be provided for every person related to the company.
Disclaimer: Nothing on this webpage shall be construed as a contractual commitment or as a warranty. Services conditions are governed by the applicable terms and conditions.
Our Client Reviews
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Overall Rating
96%
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23-Feb-2014
Things have been very smooth since my first contact with SFM and they always answered pricisely and quickly to my anwers.
Things have been very smooth since my first contact with SFM and they always answered pricisely and quickly to my anwers.
21-Feb-2014
I am very pleased with the service which SFM has provided me. The process was efficient, straight forward, and quick. I have used various corporate service providers in the past and after using SFM, it has taken the number one spot. Everybody who were involved in setting up the company have been very helpful and accommodating. I will definitely be using SFM for any future business.
I am very pleased with the service which SFM has provided me. The process was efficient, straight forward, and quick. I have used various corporate service providers in the past and after using SFM, it has taken the number one spot. Everybody who were involved in setting up the company have been very helpful and accommodating. I will definitely be using SFM for any future business.
21-Feb-2014
Site clair et précis
Tarif transparent
Service et écoute excellent
rapidité d'exécution
Sérieux
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Site clair et précis
Tarif transparent
Service et écoute excellent
rapidité d'exécution
Sérieux
courtoisie
20-Feb-2014
I am very happy with the way SFM operates. I came to them in order to have a new company incorporated. They have advised me about the best options available and were able to set up the company within a couple of days. I also paid for a bank account with that company and they were very helpful in that regard as well. They set up the meetings with the bank and I was able to go there in person and sort everything out much faster than normal. All in all, I would recommend SFM if you want to have a new company incorporated.
I am very happy with the way SFM operates. I came to them in order to have a new company incorporated. They have advised me about the best options available and were able to set up the company within a couple of days. I also paid for a bank account with that company and they were very helpful in that regard as well. They set up the meetings with the bank and I was able to go there in person and sort everything out much faster than normal. All in all, I would recommend SFM if you want to have a new company incorporated.
20-Feb-2014
SFM offered us very stable ,reliable and professional service that we highly recommend to anyone interested to open a company online. We were aware that establishing your business online without face to face communication has many disadvantages,but cooperating with SFM for that matter made us completely relaxed and secure that everything is being handled in most professional and reliable manner.
Moreover, the guidance of the staff,their constant support and kindness made the process very easy,so that they swiftly managed to establish our business that we still run today successfully.
We still use SFM services for all that we need as we progress in our business and we would not change SFM for anything!!!
Our sincere gratitude to SFM for being our best online business service !
SFM offered us very stable ,reliable and professional service that we highly recommend to anyone interested to open a company online. We were aware that establishing your business online without face to face communication has many disadvantages,but cooperating with SFM for that matter made us completely relaxed and secure that everything is being handled in most professional and reliable manner.
Moreover, the guidance of the staff,their constant support and kindness made the process very easy,so that they swiftly managed to establish our business that we still run today successfully.
We still use SFM services for all that we need as we progress in our business and we would not change SFM for anything!!!
Our sincere gratitude to SFM for being our best online business service !
19-Feb-2014
SFM is very professional and quickly, I used them for 3 times and for sure I will use again in the future. The office people are always available also during no working time
SFM is very professional and quickly, I used them for 3 times and for sure I will use again in the future. The office people are always available also during no working time
