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…
Intellectual property encompasses trademarks, copyright, industrial designs, and patents. The Belize Intellectual Property Office is the one to handle all of the issues related to intellectual property protection and registration. It also has an advisory function, providing the Government of Belize with needed information on intellectual property (IP) matters. Registering a trademark, copyright…
Belize is a tax haven and beach paradise holiday destination and investors who wish to benefit from these two characteristics combined can choose to purchase real estate in Belize. The market is a mature one, that presents several opportunities for development. Moreover, the tax advantages are important. Some of the top…
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…
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…
Investors who open an offshore company in Belize have two distinct options for the management of the business. Offshore company management in Belize can be performed either directly, by the beneficial owner or through an appointed party, the nominee director. We highlight the advantages of each form of company management. Direct offshore company…
Belize has a diversified and well-represented international financial services industry. The country managed to grow this particular business sector after the launch of the International Business Company – the preferred business form for those foreign investors who wish to open a company in Belize. The laws on company formation and, most importantly,…
Belize, once known as British Honduras, became an independent member of the Commonwealth in 1981. This small Caribbean paradise has much to offer to tourists and entrepreneurs alike. Here are 7 facts you should know about Belize, presented by our agents who specialize in Belize company registration. 1. English is an official…
An obvious difference between the two jurisdictions lies in their location: the Cayman Islands are located in the western Caribbean Sea, closer to the United States (Miami) while Belize is located in Central America. However, the location is not the only difference. Our team of Belize company registration agents highlights some of…
The location of the offshore company can have an impact on the types of businesses that can be run from that location, the need to disclose information about the company as well as the acceptance of various business activities. There are several differences between Belize in Bermuda in terms of…
