The document provides information about how the American Chamber of Commerce of Belize (AMCHAM) can assist with business in Belize, how to do business in Belize, and incentives for investment through the Export Processing Zone Act and Qualified Retirement Program. AMCHAM offers an international network, independent advice, and knowledge of operating in Belize. Key aspects of doing business include 100% foreign ownership, no double taxation with the US, and an attractive legal framework. The EPZ Act and QRP provide tax exemptions and holidays to attract investment and retirement to Belize.

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Welcome
Belize-Broward Trade Mission
March 18th 2016

2. How AMCHAM Belize can assist you
 Excellent International Network of Contacts
 Only Business Owners / Managers are part of AMCHAM
 Being Present in Belize
 Independent Advise
 Knowledge and Experience
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3. How to do Business in Belize
 Formation of a company
- 100% foreign Ownership of land and company assets
 No Double Tax agreement between USA and Belize
 Attractive legal framework for investment
- Asset Protection
 Hub for Central America
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4. How to do Business in Belize
 Belize Export Processing Zone Act (EPZ)
Businesses like tourism, agriculture, services and distribution
- The opportunity to open foreign currency bank accounts
in the country and abroad
- Exemption from import and export duties as taxes on
property, capital gains, trade turnover, sales and
consumption, foreign exchange, and transfers
- Dividend tax exemption in perpetuity
- Exemption from the Supplies Control Act and its
regulations
- An income tax holiday of up to 20 years with an option
to extend
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5. How to do Business in Belize
 Qualified Retirement Program (QRP)
Who Can Qualify for the QRP?
- Anyone forty-five years and older can qualify for the program.
- New residents can enjoy all the QRP benefits even by spending as little as a
month a year in the country
Incentives and Benefits
 Import a vehicle no older than 3 years from the present year
 Import a boat and light aircraft free of import duties to be used for personal
use
 Exempted from payment of all taxes on income received from outside Belize
 Free of import duties
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6. Join AMCHAM and become a Member!
Less than 0.50 Cents per day
US$ 187.50
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7. Thank you!
Physical Address:
115 Barrack Road, 3rd Floor, Belize City, Belize
Phone: +501-223-1013
Email: events@amchambelize.org
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