Belize company formation cost and timeline (2026)
A company in Belize can be incorporated in 2 to 4 weeks. Local costs are at most €2,500. With Grant & Graham the total is at most €5,000 for a registration only, or €7,500 ready to trade with bank and tax registrations. Corporate tax: 0% (IBC).
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Key facts
| Time to incorporate | 2 to 4 weeks |
| Corporate tax | 0% (IBC) |
| Region | Offshore |
| Local costs, maximum | €2,500 |
Local costs
| Registration and government fees | up to €750 |
| Local lawyer or notary | up to €1,150 |
| Registered address and local agent, first year | up to €650 |
Typical maximum for this country. Exact local costs are confirmed in your quote.
What does it cost with Grant & Graham?
- Structure and jurisdiction advice
- Local lawyer or notary instructed and managed
- Registration, articles and UBO register
- Registered address arranged
- Everything in Essential
- Bank or EMI account opened
- VAT, corporate tax and payroll registrations
- First year deadlines in Autopilot
- A named G&G partner
- Everything in Complete
- Local office found and set up
- Local director or representative
- Holding and IP structuring
- Interim country manager on request
Indicative maximum prices. Your structure, sector, shareholders, banking and local rules can make the final price lower. You receive a fixed written quote within 48 hours. Prices at €250 per senior hour.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to set up a company in Belize?
Local costs are at most €2,500. Grant & Graham's fee is at most €2,500 (Essential), €5,000 (Complete) or €11,000 (Premium). These are indicative maximum prices; you receive a fixed quote within 48 hours.
How long does it take to set up a company in Belize?
Incorporation usually takes 2 to 4 weeks. Bank and tax registrations can add a few weeks, which the Complete level handles for you.
Can a foreign owner set up a company in Belize?
In most cases yes. Some countries need a locally resident director or agent; where that applies it is included in the local costs or the Premium level.
What is the corporate tax rate in Belize?
The headline corporate tax is 0% (IBC). Your actual rate depends on profits, structure and treaties, which we review before you incorporate.