In order to carry out global business or any other international financial services in or from within Belize, individuals or entities must apply for a licence from the International Financial Services Commission. There are different processes for applying for a first issue licence and renewing a licence. We have provided simple checklists for both.
Applying for a Licence
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GUIDELINES TO REQUEST A CERTIFICATE OF TAX EXEMPTION FOR NON-INCLUDED AND NON-GRANDFATHERED IBCS
Guidelines to request a Certificate of Tax Exemption for non included and non grandfathered IBCs Download
Belize Economic Substance Requirements
Economic Substance Flow Chart Download This flowchart is issued by the IFSC and is intended to provide a high-level illustration of the logical sequence and reference point in dealing with the requirements of the Economic…
G-CID-No 2.1 of 2019 – Guidelines to determine the eligibility of a Belize International Business Company (IBC) to continue holding, owning or dealing with IP Assets up to 30th June 2021 (The “Grandfathered Period”)
Update to Regulatory Guidelines G CID No. 2.1 of 2019 Download Now
GUIDELINES FOR THE APPLICATION TO RENEW A LICENCE
REGULATORY GUIDELINES: LA No 2, 2018 Rev. 1DOWNLOAD
GUIDELINES TO APPLY FOR A FIRST ISSUE LICENCE
REGULATORY GUIDELINES: LA No 1, 2019 Guideline for the application of a first issue licence Download
Guidelines for the establishment or acquisition of an overseas branch, subsidiary, or representative office.
Click To View ‘Guideline LA No 1 2018’DOWNLOAD
Procedures for obtaining a licence
Applicants are required to provide such information and/or documentation to demonstrate that the requirements for an IFSC licence have been satisfied. The procedures outlined below facilitate the process by enabling easy identification of documentation submitted…
Licence Renewal Application Form A
Application to renew a LICENCE to carry on, provide or transact any of the International Financial Services in or from within Belize: Updated Licence Renewal Application Form A DOWNLOAD
Worksheets for Licence Renewal Application Form B
Final Worksheets for Licence Renewal Application Form BDOWNLOAD
Application for Licence
Application for a LICENCE to carry on, provide or transact any of the international financial services in or from within Belize. Click To View ‘Application for Licence 1’ DOWNLOAD