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What is the company registry in Belize?
International Business Companies Registry (IBC)
Keystone Building, Suite 501 304 Newtown Barracks Belize City, Belize Central
About Belize
The Belize Companies Registry is located in Belize City and was founded in 2017.
Belize is a country on the north-eastern coast of Central America. The main language of Belize is English which is spoken by 80.9% of the population with other languages such as Spanish and Creole spoken by a small percentage. The local currency is the Belize dollar (BZD). The population of Belize is over 0.40 million.
Belize Economy
The Real GDP in Belize is in the region of $5.12 billion with a GDP per capita of $12,500. Belize economy growth has been bolstered by tourism, services, construction, and private consumption. The leading export commodities for Belize are raw sugar, bananas, shellfish, bran, refined petroleum.
Main Trading Partners of Belize
The leading export and import partners for Belize are:
Exports: US 22%, UK 16%, Guatemala 10%, Spain 7%, Honduras 5%
Imports: US 33%, China 23%, Guatemala 9%, Mexico 8%, Canada 3%
Belize Certificate of Incorporation
The Belize Certificate of Incorporation is issued by the local company register and we can provide a copy of this company incorporation certificate where available. A certificate of incorporation is a legal document that proves a company is registered with the local register and has met all the requirements to do so.
Belize Certificate of Good Standing
The certificate of Good standing is issued by the local Belize company registry. A Certificate of Good Standing (CGS) is an official document that confirms a company's legal compliance and good standing. The availability and information provided on the certificate of good standing will vary for each jurisdiction.
Reasons to obtain company documents
An extract from the Belize register can be used for many reasons including:
Background checks on potential Belize customers / suppliers
Litigation claims
Check potential employers
Wills and Probate
Regulation for Belize Company Register
There are regulations for all company registers and in Belize the relevant laws are:
1990 Companies Act (similar to BVI regulation)
What information is free to view at Belize Company Registry?
In some jurisdictions certain information is free to view and in Belize the following information can be viewed free of charge:
Company Name
Registered Number
Status (Active or Inactive)
Do you need to register / sign up at the Belize Company Registry?
No, you do not need to sign up at the local Belize register to order, obtain and download registered documents.
Number of Registered Companies in Belize
There are over 175,000 companies registered in Belize.
Types of Companies in Belize
Businesses in Belize can be setup with several different types of companies which include:
Belize International Business Company (IBC)
Other Belize Company Registry Services
Belize Company Register provides a wide range of services which includes:
Can you order a Belize Apostille Certificate?
Yes, Belize agreed to the 1961 Hague Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents. Therefore, Belize accepts the Apostille Certificate for Belize Company Registry Search Documents in place of any further legalisation process.
Belize signed up to the Hague Convention on 11th April 1993.
What is the language(s) of the Belize Company Registry?
The Belize Company Register is in English language.
Belize Embassies, high commissions and consulates
Belize has 11 embassies and high commissions abroad, as well as 53 consulates and two other representations.
Belmopan, the capital of Belize, and Belize City host 12 embassies and high commissions, and in addition there are a total of 48 consulates and another representations located in Belize.
Belize Site Visits
Our network of global private investigators / process severs means we offer site visits throughout all of Belize. Our local partner is based in Belmopan which enables us to do site visits throughout all of Belize including San Pedro, San Ignacio and Corozal. Our agents can make discreet enquiries at the location to confirm if company currently trades at the address and take photographs along with any other special requests.
Belize Country Rating
The current bond ratings for Belize from the major credit bureau(s) is listed below. Rating factors include the current account balance, debt payment history and timeliness, banking and financial operations, future economic outlook, and national economic strength.
Belize Moody's rating: Caa3 (first obtained in 2020)
Belize Standard & Poors rating: CCC+ (first obtained in 2020)
Belize Debt Collection
Creditreform provides an Belize Debt Collection service on a No Win No Fee basis. All debts are pursued by our local office/partner in the country/jurisdiction where the debtor is located including Belize.
Belize Skip Tracing
We provide private investigation services for all countries/jurisdictions including Belize. Our specialist Belize skip tracing service operates through our network of PI agents worldwide where we can trace individuals current addresses.
Belize Business Credit Reports
Creditreform provides Belize Business Credit reports on all companies and businesses registered in Belize. The report will include all available information and a credit rating/score. To request a recent sample credit report please contact us.
Belize Company Document Agency FAQs
1. What documents/extracts are available in Belize?
The extracts / documents available will vary depending on the jurisdiction and company type. If you can provide details on the company we can check availability to confirm what extracts are available and provide quote.
2. What is the difference between a company extract and a credit report?
A company extract provides official information/documentation which can include where available such as a company's registration, directors, and share capital. A credit report provides information about a company's finances, ownership and credit worthiness.
3. Is shareholder information available in Belize?
The availability of shareholder information depends on the jurisdiction, company type and local legislation.
4. Are financial statements available in Belize?
Financial information is usually required to be filed at the local register but is not always publicly available. Financial information is more publicly available in Europe compared to other regions globally where there is not always a legal requirement.
5. What is the cost to obtain company extracts?
The cost of obtaining company extracts varies depending on the jurisdiction, access to the local register and the delivery speed required. We will always provide a no obligation quote before proceeding.
6. What is the delivery time to obtain company documents?
The delivery time to obtain company documents depends on the jurisdiction and access to the local register. We will always provide the documents by email where possible to speed up delivery.