Jurisdictions
Belize
Since 1990, Belize’s International Business Companies Act has anchored one of the oldest — and most practical — offshore corporate regimes in the Caribbean. Over three decades later, the framework has matured with stable legislation, minimal bureaucracy, and a government that treats international business as a core part of the economy rather than an afterthought.
The jurisdiction’s real strength is consistency. While other offshore centres have introduced substance requirements, expanded reporting obligations, or shifted their fee structures, Belize has kept its IBC regime lean and functional. That predictability is why it remains one of the most popular choices for holding companies, trading entities, and asset protection structures worldwide.
Nearly three decades of direct work in Belize means we know the process inside out. When a client needs a straightforward corporate vehicle at a sensible price point, Belize is usually the first jurisdiction we discuss.
Why businesses choose Belize
Lowest Cost in the Caribbean
At €1,250 for setup and €1,200 annually, Belize undercuts every other jurisdiction in our portfolio — including BVI and Seychelles. That covers registered agent, registered office, and government fees. For clients building a holding structure or asset protection vehicle, the savings compound year after year.
Privacy That’s Built Into the Framework
Beneficial ownership information stays with the registered agent, not on a public register. The jurisdiction also provides statutory protection against foreign judgments and creditor claims. While BVI has added economic substance layers and Panama has expanded its ownership registries, Belize has kept its privacy framework unchanged.
Territorial Taxation
Income earned outside Belize is not taxed — no corporate tax on offshore profits, no capital gains, no withholding on dividends to non-residents. For international businesses that operate outside the jurisdiction, the tax position is as clean as it gets.
What You Can Do Here
Company Formation
IBCs, holding structures, and asset protection vehicles. The fastest and most cost-effective corporate setup in the Caribbean.
View formation detailsForex Licensing
Regulated forex brokerage through the IFSC, with territorial taxation and a well-established licensing framework.
View licensing detailsNot for everyone
We’d recommend Belize when the priority is cost, speed, and a clean holding structure — and you don’t need EU market access or a financial services license beyond forex. It’s the right fit for international holding companies, crypto-related entities, and asset protection where the budget for corporate overhead is under €5,000 per year.
It’s not the right fit if your banking partners or counterparties expect a jurisdiction with stronger regulatory visibility. BVI carries more name recognition in institutional finance at a modest cost increase. Cyprus or Malta give you EU treaty access when that matters. For forex, Seychelles offers a lower capital threshold. Many of our clients use Belize alongside a second jurisdiction — one for the cost-effective holding layer, another for the client-facing entity.
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