GENERAL INFORMATION
- Applications are submitted to the Labour Department
in the district the business will operate
- Applicants are required to have a valid passport and
updated visa entry
- Belize work permits are only valid for one year
- Work Permit is NOT renewable, applicants must apply
every year (if needed)
- You may apply for Permanent Residence after receiving
your 2nd permit
DOCUMENTS NEEDED FOR DIRECTORS
- Application Form (this is provided)
- Passport Copies of Complete Passport(including
all blank pages)
- Seven (7) Passport Photographs
- Original Police Record from last place of residence, issued
1 month before applying
- Police record from Belize
- Recommendation from Village Council/Town Board where
business will be located
- Recommendation from Belize Tourism Board or Relative
Agency if the business is Tourism oriented (we can arrange an appointment)
- Belize Local Corporation
- Local bank account for Local Corporation
- Belize Trade License depending where the business
will be located. The business will need to have a physical location to be
inspected for trade license approval.
- New Local Companies are required to submit a Business
Plan to be vetted by the Ministry of Economic
Development/BELTRAIDE before submitting application to Labour Department.
For business plan guidelines, kindly request from us.
- Certificates, Diplomas, Credentials, etc.
- Proof of funding of Business
APPLICATION PROCESS
- The Local Company and relevant Licenses should be
obtained and attached to the Business Plan before submitting the application
to be vetted by BELTRAIDE
- Applicants will be required to attend an interview
with the Labour Department after Local Company approval has been received
from BELTRAIDE along with supporting documents
- The process takes 2 – 3 months before response from
the Labor Department. Additional documents may be requested by the Labour
Department depending on the nature of the business
- While you are waiting for a response from the Labor
Department, you will be required to extend your passport stamp with the
Immigration Department for a separate fee.
- When the application is approved a fee of BZ
$2,000.00 (US $1,000.00) is to be paid to the Government at the
Immigration Department in Cash.
- Once application is approved, the business will be
registered at the Income Tax Department and obtain its Business
Identification Number
- Applicants will be required to apply for their Social
Security Card/Valid for Employment in the district the business will be
operating. The card is only valid for one year.
If you need more clarification, give us a call.
Tel: ++501-223-2077
US Tel: 954-323-8314
PAYMENTS REQUIRED
Work Permit Processing fee for
single applicant in Belize City Only
|
US
|
$ 900.00
|
Administrative &
Miscellaneous Expense
(Courier, Telephone, Fax, Photocopy, Stamp, Labour Dept. Fee) |
US
|
$ 200.00
|
TOTAL
|
US
|
$ 1100.00
|
General Sales Tax (12.5% of
$1,100.00)
|
US
|
$
137.50
|
TOTAL DUE
|
US
|
$ 1237.50
|
OPTIONAL SERVICES
Trade License Application Fee
|
US
|
$ 281.25
|
[A non-refundable fee of BZ $150.00
(US $75.00 must be accompanying the application.) Separate fee applies when the
trade license has been approved]
- Office Use as Inspection Site for trade license
(limited period of 3 months) US $ 225.00
- Accompanying the applicant to Labour Department for
the Interview in US $ 168.75
Belize City.
*Note that a separate fee for
submission of work permit application and interview will be levied depending on
the location where business will be operating. (See our fee schedule)
RE-APPLICATION (2nd Year)
Processing Fees
|
US
|
$ 600.00
|
Administrative Fee
|
US
|
$ 100.00
|
General Sales Tax (12.5% of
$600.00)
|
US
|
$ 87.50
|
TOTAL DUE
|
US
|
$ 787.50
|
Note that when a company is
applying for more than 1 work permit at the same time for the same company the
2nd application is charged at US $787.50 (as per re-application fee).
The Annual Fees to be paid to the
Government upon approval of the permit remains at BZ $2,000.00 (US $1,000.00)
in Cash.
OTHER SERVICES OFFERED
Social
Security Number for Employees/Employer
|
Hotel
License
|
Social
Security Monthly Reports
|
Health
Certificate License
|
Tax
Identification Number (TIN)
|
Real
Estate Services
|
Tax
Monthly Reports
|
Title
Search
|
Bookkeeping/Accounting
Services
|
Legal
Services
|
Trade
License
|
Register
DBA Names
|
Liquor
License
|
Development
Concessions
|
Fee Schedule for Work Permit Submission & Interview Outside of Belize City
Air Transportation
From
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To
|
Service Fee
|
Transportation
|
GST
|
TOTAL
|
USD
|
USD
|
USD
|
|||
Belize
|
San Pedro
|
$ 150.00
|
$ 82.00
|
12.5%
|
$ 250.75
|
Belize
|
Dangriga
|
$ 150.00
|
$ 94.00
|
12.5%
|
$ 262.75
|
Belize
|
Punta Gorda
|
$ 150.00
|
$ 215.50
|
12.5%
|
$ 384.25
|
Belize
|
Corozal
|
$ 150.00
|
$ 172.50
|
12.5%
|
$ 341.25
|
Land Transportation
From
|
To
|
Service Fee
|
Transportation
|
GST
|
TOTAL
|
USD
|
USD
|
USD
|
|||
Belize
|
Cayo
|
$ 150.00
|
$ 80.00
|
12.5%
|
$ 248.75
|
Belize
|
Belmopan
|
$ 150.00
|
$ 40.00
|
12.5%
|
$ 208.75
|
Belize
|
Orange Walk
|
$ 150.00
|
$ 50.00
|
12.5%
|
$ 218.75
|
International Services Ltd can help you greatly with your needs in Retiring and Investing in Belize.
For more information see our services below:
· International Business Companies (IBCs)
· U.S. Dollar Accounts
· Asset Protection
· Bahamas, Panama, Seychelles & other Foreign IBCs
· Trust and Trustee Services
· Belize and Panama Private Foundations
· Local Company (Chapter 250)
· Belize Dollar Accounts
· Mail Forwarding and Virtual Office Services
· Work Permit and Residency Services
· Nationality and Passport Services
· Qualified Retired Persons Program (QRP)
· Licensed Escrow Services
· Purchase Agreements
· Owner Financing Agreements
· Land Title Investigation
· Transfer of Title
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