Belize Legislation
Below is a list of the main Belizean acts that to a great extent either affect or are related to offshore and non-resident business.
LICENCED ACTIVITIES
- Computer Wagering Licensing Act, Chapter 149;
- Lotteries Control Act, Chapter 151;
- Gaming Control Act, Chapter 152.
BANKS AND FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
- Central Bank of Belize Act, Chapter 262;
- Banks and Financial Institutions Act, Chapter 263;
- Caribbean Development Bank Act, Chapter 265;
- International Financial Organisations Act, Chapter 266;
- Savings Bank Act, Chapter 266.
COMMERCIAL LAW
- Business Names Act, Chapter 247;
- Companies Act, Chapter 250;
- Copyright Act, Chapter 252;
- Patents Act, Chapter 253;
- Trade Marks, Chapter 257;
- Limited Liability Partnership Act, Chapter 258;
- Partnership Act, Chapter 259
TRUSTS AND SUCCESSION
SOCIETIES, PROFESSION AND OTHER INSTITUTIONS
- Accountancy Profession Act, Chapter 305;
- Belize Business Bureau Act, Chapter 307;
- Belize Chamber of Commerce and Industry Act, Chapter 320;
- Legal Profession Act, Chapter 320.
TRADE AND COMMERCE
- Commercial Free Zone Act, Chapter 278
- Development Finance Corporation Act, Chapter 279;
- Holidays Act, Chapter 289.
ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE
INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES
- Offshore Banking Act, Chapter 267;
- International Banking Act, Chapter 267, (year 2003);
- Mutual Funds Act, Chapter 268;
- International Insurance Act, Chapter 269;
- International Business Companies Act, Chapter 270;
- Protected Cell Companies Act, Chapter 271;
- International Financial Services Commission Act, Chapter 272;
- Belize Offshore Practitioners Association Act, Chapter 273.
