Benefits of Investing in Belize


                                     Belize provides the three main elements sought by international investors:

 uStability: Long-standing, democratic tradition; independent judiciary, exchange rate fixed for 25 years

 uProfitability: Flexible fiscal incentives and concessions, Commercial Free Zones, Export Processing Zones,
Repatriation of profits and dividends

 uLiveability: Subtropical climate, virgin rainforest, un-spoilt beaches and spectacular barrier reef, friendly people.
 Furthermore, Belize is strategically located next to Mexico and Central America, near the US and the Caribbean islands, rich in natural resources with a stable and supportive economy, bilingual workforce and established infrastructure.

                                                                      Trade Agreements

  Belize enjoys benefits under trade agreements with several developed countries. Including:


  Preferential market access to the Caribbean Common Market (CARICOM)

  Preferential treatment from the USA under the Caribbean Basin Initiative (CBI)

  Duty free access to the European Community for certain commodities such as bananas and sugar
under the Lomé IV Convention
Present negotiations is taking place with the Contonou Agreement which is intended to provide
more support to ACP countries

 Under CARIBCAN, certain Belizean goods enter Canada duty free

 Government Investment Incentives

 The Government offers a menu of incentives that attract even the most cautious investor:

 u100% foreign ownership of both land and company assets.
 uJoint ventures with local entities are encouraged.
 uLegislation is in place providing incentives for the retirement industry.
 uFlexible fiscal incentives and concessions
 uCommercial Free Zones and an Export Processing Zone
 uVibrant, International Financial Services Industry