ARTICLE · 05 JANUARY 2018

Company Formation In Belize

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Belize is located in the Caribbean on the coast of Central America, though situated on the continent.

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Christiana Constantinou

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What are advantages of the formation of a company in Belize?

Belize is located in the Caribbean on the coast of Central America, though situated on the continent. The country enjoys preferential advantages on the British market as the UK is the major partner of Belize in Europe and provides the country with generous social support financing. Belize is a country with a stable democracy.
A company registered in Belize may be used for trading and investment activities and is fairly considered to be an effective instrument for international tax planning and optimisation.
Belize offers a favourable tax regime, namely exemption from all local taxes and duties, including income and corporation taxes, capital gains tax, stamp duties, taxes upon the transfer of assets, taxes upon all interests, rent, royalties, etc. The company registered in Belize is not subject to any currency controls either.

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