Friday, December 26, 2008

Belize Incorporation Services

Writen by Bruce Stander

Belize is a democratic, politically and economically stable Central American country - facts which offer potential investors and companies looking for incorporation services the peace of mind required when it comes to their consideration of the jurisdiction. These business types require special licensing. The country is committed to remaining 100% attractive in terms of its ability to secure the privacy and wealth management of international companies who choose to incorporate and/or bank offshore in Belize. Shareholders and directors can be the same person or corporate entity, there is only one shareholder and director required, they do not need to reside locally in Belize and nominee shareholders and directors can be appointed. Belize international business companies have many benefits and this article provides an overview of the most relevant and pertinent features.

Simply put, offshore company incorporation in Belize is not only easy, it is highly effective when it comes to overall tax reduction planning and securing privacy. There is no company secretary required, nor is there a requirement for separate shareholders and directors. The country is committed to remaining 100% attractive in terms of its ability to secure the privacy and wealth management of international companies who choose to incorporate and/or bank offshore in Belize. When it comes to the taxation of an offshore company incorporated in Belize there is really only one thing to know and that is an offshore IBC is exempt from all taxes and stamp duty! Belize is a democratic, politically and economically stable Central American country - facts which offer potential investors and companies looking for incorporation services the peace of mind required when it comes to their consideration of the jurisdiction.

The structure of a Belize IBC is totally non-restrictive. Shareholders and directors can be the same person or corporate entity, there is only one shareholder and director required, they do not need to reside locally in Belize and nominee shareholders and directors can be appointed. These business types require special licensing. One of the most interesting and attractive features of an IBC in Belize, and a feature that sets International Business Companies incorporated offshore in Belize heads above most others is the level of security and privacy afforded the company, its shareholders and directors. Simply put, offshore company incorporation in Belize is not only easy, it is highly effective when it comes to overall tax reduction planning and securing privacy.

There is no company secretary required, nor is there a requirement for separate shareholders and directors. There is no company secretary required, nor is there a requirement for separate shareholders and directors. One of the most interesting and attractive features of an IBC in Belize, and a feature that sets International Business Companies incorporated offshore in Belize heads above most others is the level of security and privacy afforded the company, its shareholders and directors. There is no company secretary required, nor is there a requirement for separate shareholders and directors. These business types require special licensing.

The country is committed to remaining 100% attractive in terms of its ability to secure the privacy and wealth management of international companies who choose to incorporate and/or bank offshore in Belize. The names, identities and any information relating to the shareholders and directors of the company are 100% confidential; they never appear on any official document or record and as stated; if this isn't enough privacy for you then nominee directors and shareholders can be appointed. There are many potential benefits to establishing an International Business Company offshore, but few jurisdictions offer the features and benefits that Belize does. When it comes to the taxation of an offshore company incorporated in Belize there is really only one thing to know and that is an offshore IBC is exempt from all taxes and stamp duty!

Bruce Stander is the marketing manager of Worldwide Corporate Services. WCS offers affordable offshore company formation.

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