INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS COMPANIES (IBCs)

The Belize International Business Companies Act is both modern and attractive and designed to meet the needs of sophisticated international investors.

Benefits of IBCs

* Exemption from taxes on all income.
* Exemption from taxes on all dividends.
* Exemption from taxes on all interests, rent, royalties, compensations and other amounts.
* Exemption from taxes on capital gains on shares, debt obligations or other securities of an IBC by non-residents.
* No currency restrictions.
* Meetings of shareholders and/or directors may be held in any country and may be attended by proxy.
* No citizenship or residency requirements for directors, officers or shareholders.

Who Qualifies ? Any non-resident may singularly or jointly with others incorporate a company under the International Business Companies Act Every IBC must have a registered office and a registered agent in Belize.

An IBC in Belize is considered to be a company that does NOT:

* Carry on business with Belizean Residents
* Own real estate in Belize
* Carry on a banking or insurance business in Belize
* Act as a Registered Agent for another Belizean IBC

Application Procedure To register an IBC, a memorandum and articles of association must be submitted to the Registrar via a registered agent. Contact information for registered agents can be obtained by viewing the list of agents at www.ibcbelize.com

For Further Information Contact:
International Business Companies Registry
Marina Towers, Suite 201 Newtown Barracks,
Belize City, Belize Tel: (501) 223-5108 Fax: (501) 223-5124
Email: ibc@btl.net
Website: www.ibcbelize.com