Belize Forex Broker License

Setting up a forex (FX) company in Belize is regulated by the Belize International Financial Services Commission (IFSC) which is responsible for licensing and regulating Belize Forex Brokers.

Key Features

• A domestic Belize company is required with its’ Memorandum of Association being specifically drafted to operate as a Forex Broker.
• The Company/Applicant has to deposit a minimum amount of US$ 500,000 to a local bank in Belize, and remain therein as paid up share capital.
• A resident Director is mandatory.
• No interview is required and there is no need to travel to Belize.

Legal Requirements

Requirements	Description
General
Corporate  vehicle permitted	Belize Company
Application fee	USD 500
Annual license fee	USD 5,000
Local physical office required	No
Share capital or equivalent
·         Minimum paid up capital	USD 500,000
Directors
Minimum number	1
Corporate directorship allowed	Yes
Local director required	Yes
Shareholders
Minimum number	1
Corporate shareholder allowed	Yes
Local shareholder required	No
Service Providers Required
Company Secretary	Yes

Tax Treatment

• Minimum or zero tax on capital gains, incomes, profits and dividends that accrue to the Fund.
• Minimum or zero tax on fees, commissions and profits earned.

Duration to Set Up

Around 3 months

Distinctive Benefits of Licence

• Minimal or no-tax status on income and profits, capital gains and dividends.
• The commissions, fees and profits are also either liable to minimal taxation, or exempted from tax.
• There are no exchange controls or restrictions on financial transfers that apply.

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