WORK PERMIT REQUIREMENTS
For Directors and Managers of a Local Company
(Chapter 250)
  1. GENERAL INFORMATION
    1. Valid Passport is required
    2. Work Permit is valid for 1 year
    3. Work Permit is NOT renewable, must re-apply every year
    4. You can re-apply 1 month before your previous work permit expires
    5. You may apply for Permanent Residency after receiving your 2nd work permit. To qualify applicants should not leave Belize for more than 14 days during the first year.
    6. Recommendation from Belize Tourism Board or Relative Agency if the business is Tourism oriented. (We can arrange an appointment)
    7. When your work permit is approved we will request a letter from the Income Tax and thereafter we will receive your work permit from the Immigration Department.
    8. You will be required to apply for your Social Security Card in the district you will conduct your business, we will provide you with the application form.
  2. DOCUMENTS NEEDED FOR DIRECTORS
    1. Application for Self-Employment
    2. Three (3) Passport Photographs
    3. Recommendation from Village Council/Town Board where business will be located
    4. Bank Reference Letter in the company’s name or the director from a Bank in Belize
    5. Copy of Company Certificate of Incorporation & Resolution of Director (If we incorporated the company, we will provide the above copies)
    6. Copy of Applicant’s Passport
    7. Amount of Investment propose to make in Belize/Support documentation
    8. Copy of Title/Agreement to Purchase Land/House or Lease of Property
    9. Company Profile/Details of the business
    10. Copy of Resume/Qualifications/Certificate/Diploma
  3. PAYMENTS REQUIRED
Processing fee for single applicant for Work Permit
US
$    800.00
 
Administrative & Miscellaneous Expenses
(Courier, Telephone, Fax, Photocopy, Stamp & Trip to Belmopan)
US
$    100.00
TOTAL
US
$    900.00
   
General Sales Tax (12.5% of $0970.00)
US
$      112.50
 
TOTAL DUE
US
$ 1012.50

*Note that a separate fee for submission of work permit application will be levied depending on the location where the business will be operating.

OPTIONAL SERVICES

Trade License Application Fee
US
$   281.25

(A non-refundable fee of BZ$150.00 (US $75.00 must be accompanying the application.) Separate fee applies when the trade license has been approved)

  • Office Use as Inspection Site for trade license (limited period)
US
$  225.00
  • Accompanying the applicant to Immigration for the Interview
US
$ 168.75
  • Transportation Charges to Attend Interview & Getting REcommendation Letter with client. This fee is dependent on the District where the business will be located.


  1. RE-APPLICATION (2nd Year)
Processing Fees
US
$ 500.00
 
Administrative Fee
US
$ 100.00
 
General Sales Tax (12.5% of $600.00)
US
$   75.00
 
TOTAL DUE
US
$ 675.00

Note that when a company is applying for more than 1 work permit at the same time for the same company the 2nd application is charged at US $ 675.00 (as per re-application fee).

The Annual Fees to be paid to the Government upon approval of the permit remains at BZ $2,000.00 (US $1,000.00) in cash.

  1. OTHER SERVICES OFFERED

Social Security Number for Employees/Employer Hotel License
   
Social Security Monthly Reports Health Certificate License
   
Tax Identification Number (TIN) Real Estate Services
   
Tax Monthly Reports Title Search
   
Bookkeeping/Accounting Services Legal Services
   
Trade License Register DBA Names
   
Liquor License Development Concessions

 

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