Pro-Business Environment

Belize’s natural assets, progressive development policies, pro-business investment climate, and long-time democratic stability have created an ideal destination for investors seeking a sustainable harbour amidst the waves of global economic hardship. The Government of Belize (GOB) is wholly committed to supporting the country’s niche-oriented development model while preserving the country’s distinctiveness and fostering investor confidence. Likewise, the wide array of investment-related incentives has all continued to firmly reinforce the country’s business-friendly reputation.
 
Current priority sectors for investment include:
  1. Agriculture, Forestry, and related activities
  2. Agro Processing
  3. Auto Rental Services
  4. Fishing, operation of fish hatcheries and farms, and service activities incidental to fishing
  5. Health Care Service
  6. Hotel and tourist accommodations that are licensed with the Belize Tourism Board, and their amenities, including any Restaurant or Bar
  7. Tourism-related services, including, tour guiding or tour operating service
  8. Manufacturing
  9. Renewable Energy
  10. Recycling Plants
  11. Taxis or Bus Service
  12. Global Digital Services (including Information Technology Enabling Services, including Data Processing)
  13. Software Engineering and Network Services (IT-enabled Services)
  14. Medical Tourism
  15. Nautical Tourism 
  16. Food Processing
  17. Aquaculture and Mariculture
  18. Air Transport
  19. Orange Economy Activities
  20. Education services
  21. Logistics

Additionally, Belize provides the three (3) main elements sought by global investors:
  • Stability: long-standing, democratic tradition; independent judiciary; fixed exchange rate with the US Dollar (BZ $2 = US$1) since1978
  • Profitability: attractive Fiscal Incentives, Commercial Free Zones, and Designated processing Areas.
  • Liveability: attractive Fiscal Incentives, Commercial Free Zones, and Designated processing Areas.
 
Business Hours
Standard office hours are as follows:

Government offices:
08:00-12:00 and 13:00-17:00 Monday to Thursday
08:00-12:00 and 13:00-16:30 on Fridays
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Private sector:
​08:00-12:00 and 13:00-17:00 on Fridays
 
As the Caribbean gateway to Central America, Belize shares the best of both worlds. With an English-speaking, well-educated workforce, stable political economy, investor-friendly tax environment, and a location only two hours from key US cities, there are many competitive advantages that make beautiful Belize the natural niche for your next investment.

Contact us to plan a visit today and our team can assist in booking business-to-business matchmaking meetings and in providing investment packaging business development support.

Download our Know Before You Go Guide for more information.
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Belize’s First Hilton World-Wide
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BELTRAIDE participates in the Caribbean Investment Summit in London
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Trade Americas & ConnectAmericas Expo
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