Belize Company - Corporate Environment Summary

Belize is the only Commonwealth country in Central America. The country has a stable political system with a diverse population.

Belize IBC (International Business Company), is a limited liability company which conducts its trading and business outside Belize and is intended for offshore activities. It takes 2 days to incorporate a company in Belize.

The Directors of the company may be of any nationality and may reside anywhere. At least one director is required and there is no requirement to appoint a local resident director.

The Shareholders of the company may be of any nationality and may reside anywhere. At least one shareholder is required and can be the same person as the director. There is no upper limit to the number of shareholders and a shareholder can be a person or a corporation.