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Open a Crypto Company in Belize

A cryptocurrency company in Belize will be engaged either in the development of a new digital currency or, more commonly, in the provision of services related to the management of cryptocurrencies, namely a crypto exchange platform, a trading app, or a wallet. Quick Facts Cryptocurrency seen as legal tender…

Belize Citizenship by Investment

Company registration in Belize is convenient for many foreign investors who are looking to incorporate a company that will be primarily used for trading with customers outside of the country – the International Business Company (IBC). While many investors are interested in the opportunities if their company generates income outside of…

Belize Permanent Residency

Belize permanent residency is awarded to certain categories of foreign nationals who have been lawfully living in the country for a minimum time. The conditions are also related to the number of days the applicant has been out of the country as well as financial stability. The permanent residency application process…

Obtain Payment Processing License in Belize

Companies in Belize that provide international payment processing services are required to apply for and obtain a special license granted by the International Financial Services Commission. Licensing is subject to a number of conditions, included in this article by our team of agents who specialize in Belize company formation. The applicant must be…

Ship Registration in Belize

The registration of all classes of vessels is possible in Belize and several forms of registration, including provisional and permanent, are available as per the International Merchant Marine Registry (IMMARBE). Ship registration in Belize is of interest to those investors who open a company in Belize and will use the ship for business…

Belize International Business Companies Act

The Belize International Business Companies Act governs the formation of companies in Belize and sets forth the characteristics and the requirements for the International Business Company, a type of legal entity widely used for offshore company formation in Belize. This document represents the framework and main legislative resource for incorporating an offshore…

Uses of a Belize IBC

The International Business Company (IBC) in Belize is a flexible legal structure that can be used for trading, asset protection and a number of other purposes. We present some of the uses of a Belize IBC as well as the conditions for doing business. Investors interested in knowing more about the advantages that…

Requirements for Setting up a Foundation in Belize

A foundation is a legal structure that shares characteristics both with the corporation and with the trust and it can be used for asset protection, inheritance planning and for charitable purposes. The foundation can hold a number of assets, making it a versatile legal structure but one that has to…

Requirements for Opening a Trust in Belize

A trust is a financial instrument that can be successfully used for asset management and protection purposes. The requirements for opening a trust in Belize concern the documentation of the actual relationship between the settlor, the trustee, and the beneficiary. Our team of Belize company registration agents can help you comply with the requirements…

FAQ on Offshore Bank Accounts in Belize

Opening a bank account is a necessary process when setting up an offshore company. Our Belize company formation agents have answered some of the most frequently asked questions about offshore bank accounts in the country. Is a bank account automatically opened when the IBC is incorporated? No. This is not an automatic process…