Belize International Business Company (IBC) Company Formation
Belize International Business Company (IBC) Company FormationBelize is a popular offshore jurisdiction because of the large number of privacy and tax advantages from which offshore companies incorporated benefit. Incorporating an IBC in Belize provides extensive confidentiality for the beneficial owners as company registers are not available for public inspection.
Company Name
Company NameCompany names in Belize may be in any language but they must be unique and must end with Ltd, Corp or Inc. A name may be reserved for 10 days free of charge.
Registered Agent
Registered AgentAll Belize IBCs must have a registered agent who is a resident in Belize, and a registered office in Belize where all official company correspondence may be served.
Directors
DirectorsA Belize company only requires one person to act as a director. This person may be of any nationality and may be a corporate entity. Director Registers are kept confidential and are not available for public inspection.
Shareholders
ShareholdersOnly one shareholder is required and this individual may also be the sole director. Shareholders may be of any nationality and they may be corporate entities. Shareholder Registers are also kept confidential, providing anonymity for company beneficiaries.
Share Capital
Share CapitalThere is no minimum share capital.
Filing Requirements
Filing RequirementsAlthough all companies are required to maintain accurate accounting records, there is no filing or auditing requirement for a Belize IBC.
Timescale
TimescaleOnce all of the incorporation information has been received it takes only two days to incorporate an IBC in Belize.
Belize Company Formation Fees
Belize Company Formation FeesWe offer an all inclusive Belize Company Incorporation Service
Belize IBC Company Formation – 2 days
| £690 | |
| Belize 10 year old Ready Made Company – same day This includes the standard IBC company formation in Belize plus:
| £3200 | |
| Additional Services | ||
|---|---|---|
| Company Administration & Registered Office (required) | £420 | |
| Assistance with opening a Bank Account with apostilled set of documents | £620 | |
| Company Secretary (if required ) | £280 | |
| Annual Renewal Fees | ||
Company Administration
| £420 | |
| Annual Government License Fee – US$250 All Belize companies become due for renewal at the registry on the 2nd of January of the year following the year of incorporation. | £200 | |
| Maintenance of Director Register | £175 |
Your company will be incorporated using your chosen name and we will ensure that the procedure is as simple as possible.
The whole incorporation process can be completed online and we will administer the preparation and filing of all registration forms on your behalf.
Proof of Identity
Proof of IdentityAs part of our due diligence we require proof of identity in the form of a passport copy for all directors and shareholders of the company.
Travel
TravelTravelling to Belize is not required to incorporate an IBC.