Summary of Features of Belize International Business Company
| Factor | Description |
| Income tax in Belize | None |
| Conduct business internationally | Yes |
| Conduct business within Belize | No |
| Formally considered as tax-resident in Belize | No |
| Official language / language of documents | English |
| Operational objects | Anything that is not expressly prohibited by law |
| Minimum authorized capital | No minimum required |
| Optimum authorized capital (minimum state duty) | $ 50`000 |
| Minimum paid-up capital | No minimum required |
| Capital currency | Any. US dollar is standard. |
| Bearer shares | Yes (but only held in custody by Agent in Belize) |
| Registered Agent in Belize | Required |
| Registered Address in Belize | Required |
| Minimum number of directors | One |
| Non-resident directors | Allowed |
| Corporate directors | Allowed |
| Register of Directors | To be kept by the Registered Agent |
| Register of Directors filed for public record | No |
| Minimum number of Members (shareholders) | One |
| Register of Members | To be kept by the Registered Agent |
| Register of Members filed for public record | No |
| Holding of Annual General Meeting | Not mandatory |
| Convention of Meetings of Directors / Members | Anywhere in the world, also by proxy |
| Corporate Seal | Mandatory |
| Imprint of Corporate Seal | To be kept by the Registered Agent |
| Corporate Minutes and Resolutions | To be kept by the Registered Agent |
| Disclosure of beneficial owners to Registrar | No |
| Disclosure of beneficial owners to Agent | Yes (confidential due diligence) |
| Keeping of accounts | Only if desired |
| Auditing of accounts | Not required |
| Filing of accounts | Not required |
| Double-tax avoidance treaties | None |
| Currency controls / restrictions | IBC is not subject to any currency controls |
| Available special types of company | Limited Liability Partnership Limited Life Company Public Investment Company |
| Redomicile a foreign company into Belize | Yes |
| Redomicile a Belize company abroad | Yes |
| Net time to incorporate | 1-4 days (plus delivery) |
| Ready-made (shelf) companies | Available |