| Belize Offshore Company Formation |
| Whats included in your package |
| Total cost £449 Fully Inclusive (Year 2 maintenance £349 Fully Inclusive) |
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Share Certificates |
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Appointment of First Directors |
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Register of Directors and Members |
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Consent Actions of the Board of Directors |
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Company Seal |
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Government fees |
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Registered Address and Agent |
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Company Secretarial Maintenance |
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Certificate of Incorporation |
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Memorandum & Articles of Association |
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| Main Offshore Features and Benefits |
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Low start-up cost and low annual maintenance |
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A minimum of one Director and one Shareholder is required. They may be of any nationality and need not be resident in Belize |
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Directors can be corporate or individual and need not be local residents |
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No public disclosure of directors or shareholders |
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Total exemption from all forms of local taxation including stamp duty |
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No requirement for audit or to file accounts and annual returns. |
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Incorporation procedures are straightforward and can normally be completed in one day |
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Shelf companies are available for immediate purchase |
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PLEASE NOTE - A Belize company is due for renewal (2nd Year fees) on the 1st January of each year, independent of when the company was incorporated |
| What happens next? |
Once your payment has been processed successfully, we will contact you within 24 hours to complete all the necessary incorporation documents. Time to incorporate varies dependent on your chosen jurisdiction. |
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| Background Information for a Belize Offshore Company Formation |
| Belize is an ideal place for the formation of an offshore company. Belize IBCs (International Business Companies) are companies that are commonly used for offshore banking, to conduct international trade, investment activities, and for asset protection. |
| Belize IBC’s can be involved in buying and selling goods and services, holding bank accounts and operation of businesses. Belize IBCs are also commonly used for the ownership of real estate property and land; for ownership of intellectual property licensing and franchising; personal service by individuals working overseas and offshore e-business. |
| These are just some examples. The Belize IBC may be used in many other ways to save on taxes. |
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| Our Services – Offshore Company Formations, Nominee Director and Shareholders, Business Bank Accounts and Mail Forwarding |
| CFT Offshore specialize in Belize company formations ranging from simple company registrations to complex structures including offshore Trusts and providing a very comprehensive assortment of administrative services to Belize companies, including the provision of Nominee Director, Nominee Shareholder, Mail Forwarding and Bank Account services. We are also able to offer a 'transfer in' service whereby we can take over the management of your existing Belize Offshore Company, often for no cost at all. |
| Our specialist Belize company registration team: |
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Retains established affiliations with local company agents in Belize |
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Experienced staff with knowledge of legal requirements for company formation in Belize |
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Guarantees that all company filing fees and documents are up-to-date and notifies clients of all Belize compliance changes |
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Call our specialist Belize offshore company formation team 0207 952 5265. If you are calling from outside the UK, please call us on 0044 (0) 207 952 5265. |
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Belize Tax Information for Offshore Company Registration
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| Belize has become a popular jurisdiction for offshore company formation due to its English-based legal system. The IBC legislation was based on the British Virgin Island model. In addition, full- ranged, high-tech and international offshore banking services empower Belize as an ideal jurisdiction for offshore business, so that Belize has been experiencing a fast growth in offshore company formation. Belize IBCs enjoy a flexible corporate structure making Belize a perfect solution for those considering offshore company formation. |
| Belize Companies and Their Tax Liabilities |
| Belize IBC’s are free from all taxation – they are exempt from Belize income tax, from tax on dividends, interest, royalties, compensations and other amounts paid by a company; also they are exempt from all the capital gains, estate, inheritance, succession or gift tax with respect to any shares, debt obligations or other securities of the Belize IBC’s. |
| Belize Offshore Company Banking |
| CFT Offshore can incorporate Belize companies with a choice of offshore bank accounts at the time of company formation. We work closely with a number of banks, including HSBC, and FBME bank in Cyprus. Combining the two saves time and couldn’t be simpler. |
| Belize Company Registration |
| CFT Offshore are able to incorporate a Belize offshore company, normally on the same day we receive instructions. |
| Belize Offshore Company Anonymity and Disclosure |
| Belize has traditionally offered excellent privacy. Belize offshore companies are not required to disclose the names of directors and beneficial owners to the registration authorities. Whilst there is no requirement to prepare and file annual accounts, a company is required to keep financial records, which reflect the financial position of the company |
| Belize Offshore Company Shares |
| There is no specific minimum capital requirement. The standard authorised share capital is US$ 50,000. The minimum issued capital may be one share of no par value or one share of par value. Registered shares, bearer shares, shares of no par value, preference shares, redeemable shares and shares with or without voting rights permitted. Belize companies can offer bearer shares whereby it’s not necessary to disclose the beneficial ownership of companies to any person in Belize. |
| Bearer shares allow you to keep details of your shareholding private as ownership of the shares passes simply by physical transfer. As such, if you wanted to keep your holding of a particular company private, bearer shares could be ideal. |
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Legal & Corporate Information for Belize Offshore Company |
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| Corporate |
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IBC |
| Type of law |
Common |
| Shelf company availability |
Yes |
| Our time to establish a new company |
1 day |
| Minimum government fees (excluding taxation) |
US $100 |
| Corporate Taxation |
Nil |
| Double taxation treaty access |
No |
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| Share Capital or Equivalent |
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| Standard currency |
US $ |
| Permitted currencies |
Any |
| Minimum paid up |
Mo minimum required |
| Usual authorised |
US $50,000 |
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| Directors |
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| Minimum number |
1 |
| Local required |
No |
| Corporate directors permitted |
Yes |
| Publicly accessible records |
No |
| Location of meetings |
Anywhere |
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| Members |
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| Minimum number |
1 |
| Publicly accessible records |
No |
| Location of meetings |
Anywhere |
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| Company Secretary |
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Optional |
| Local or qualified |
No |
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| Accounts |
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| Requirement to prepare |
Yes |
| Audit requirements |
No |
| Requirement to file accounts |
No |
| Publicly accessible accounts |
No |
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| Other |
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| Requirement to file annual return |
No |
| Change in domicile permitted |
Yes |
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| Why Form Belize Companies |
| Belize is a country in the north of Central America. Many different languages are spoken there and the population is extremely diverse. Belize has fast become a popular jurisdiction for offshore companies thanks to the fact that its legal system is based on the English legal system. This and IBC legislation based on British Virgin Islands legislation has seen a huge increase in the formation of Belize companies over the past few years. |
| The Advantages of Forming Belize Offshore Companies |
| There are a few reasons why you should consider forming Belize companies. Here at CFT Offshore, we know just how popular this jurisdiction is and the reasons for that are obvious for all. |
| The main advantage of offshore Belize companies is that they have great access to some very modern and high tech banking services and this means that it is very easy to do business from Belize. The advances in banking in the area have seen the place really take off when it comes to offshore Belize companies. |
| Anonymity |
| Belize companies are amongst the most confidential on the globe. You must keep financial records but there is no obligation to prepare and file annual accounts and the names of involved parties are not made public for ultimate anonymity. |
| Company Formations Today Offshore |
CFT Offshore, are proud of the many services we offer to those looking to form Belize companies. We can register a Belize offshore company on the very day we receive instructions to do so.
CFT Offshore foster and maintain good links with Belize agents and staff are constantly kept updated on the latest legal requirements for Belize companies, so you can rest assured that when you deal with us, we will get all of your paperwork in order an you will have absolutely nothing to worry about. |
| The Benefits of Forming Belize Offshore Company Formation |
| If you are thinking of forming an offshore company, there are few jurisdictions which offer better conditions than Belize in Central America. At CFT Offshore, we offer a range of Belize company formation options so whether you simply want a quick registration or a more complex structure, we can help you. |
| Belize |
| Belize is fast becoming one of the places to form offshore companies. The tax free status enjoyed by IBCs and the excellent links with major offshore banks means that the country has the ideal conditions for offshore company formations. |
| The Benefits |
| At CFT Offshore, we can arrange your Belize Company formation for you , so that you can set up business there within a matter of hours. There are lots of reasons why Belize is an excellent jurisdiction to form an offshore company, not least the fact that international companies in Belize pay less corporate taxes to the government of Belize. This makes it the ideal tax haven. |
| Legal System |
| The Belize legal system works in a very similar way to the British one and this makes it much easier for British citizens who take advantage of Belize company formation to understand the ins and outs of the law there. |
| Anonymity |
| Files and accounts for offshore Belize companies do not need to be audited. Furthermore, directors and shareholders do not need to publicly declare their identities so business can be carried out completely anonymously when a Belize company formation takes place. |
| Belize Company Formation with Foerster Formations Offshore |
| CFT Offshore through our agents are able to incorporate Belize companies. We do this very quickly and usually your business will be registered the very same day. We can even offer you off the shelf companies which are ready straight away. |
| When you choose us for all of your Belize company formation needs, we can guarantee that all of your companies filing fees and documents are up to date. Foerster Formations Offshore keep up to date with all of the latest legal requirements for IBC’s in Belize and we will notify you immediately of any changes which could affect you and your company |
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Please also note we have a large selection of prepared onshore packages to choose from, select below for individual package features or click on the compare packages button to show at a glance what each package includes. |
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