一、 貝里斯介紹
貝里斯為中美洲唯一講英語的國家，地理位置介於墨西哥和瓜地馬拉、西臨加勒比海、進出便捷的時區之間。該國持續以和平之道發展社會政治，做為一個說雙語而且年輕的國家，在中美洲有其獨特的地方。
貝國法律源自英國普通法，另加入當地立法做完善補充而成。1862 年為英國殖民地，於1981獨立脫離英國統治。貝里斯是英聯邦會員、也是聯合國、 不結盟運動、 國際貨幣基金組織的成員。
二、公司規定要點
(1) 公司型態
凡依IBCO規定所設立之境外公司均稱為國際商業公司(IBC)，為股份有限公司，具有法人身分。
(2) 公司名稱
結尾：公司名稱結尾須加「Limited」、「Corporation」、「Incorporated」、「CO., LTD」、「INC」或其縮寫等等。
(3) 登記資本額
登記資本額分作二個級距，一為標準資本額(小資本)50,000美元，一為(大資本)50,000美元以上，但大資本額的設立費及年費較高，一般做貿易接單節稅用途者，均採用小資本即可，除非有特殊用途或跨國投資等，才須採用大資本額。
(4) 公司地址
僅需編配一份當地郵政信箱之地址即可。實際營業所(Operating Office)可設在全球任何地點。
(5) 公司成員
1. 公司至少須有一名股東，可以是自然人或法人。
2. 公司必須有一名董事。自然人及法人均可擔任董事，但若董事為法人，則須指派自然人為代表人，替法人董事執行公司業務。
3. 以上股東及董事職務可由一人擔任。
(6) 公司文件准許有第二種語文出現（中文）。
三、公司機密保護
(1)依國際商業公司法(IBCO)其註冊資料受註冊國政府保護，在司法前提下不可提供資料給第三人。
(2)貝里斯與中華民國有正式外交關係，但要調閱公司資料須提出經歸檔之公司內部文件或董事同意書，保密程度高。
四、稅務規定
公司除依規定每年向當地政府繳納固定之年費(Annual License Fee)以外，不必繳納當地的任何稅赋，也不需提供任何稅務報表，即不需要另做任何年報、財報或審計報告。
五、優點
(1)公司文件准許有第二種語言呈現(中文)。
(2)貝里斯與台灣有良好的外交關係，是為邦交國之一，兩國互設有大使，所以在境外公司法律文件的認證申請上會便捷許多，適合作為來台投資控股公司用途。
六、貝里斯（IBC）國際商業公司的好處
(1)免稅：在貝里斯IBC公司無論何種收入都無須繳稅。
(2)資產保護：貝里斯 IBC公司可用來針對個人資產的保護、對於瑣屑無聊之訴訟，提供隔離與切割。
(3)保密：無需提交董事股東資料於政府單位，股東名冊僅供股東查閱使用，或經由股東請求具法院命令來查閱；除了公司章程外無須公開存檔；無年報也無財報，所以費用節省；公司可發行無記名股票。
(4)特殊功能：IBC公司可在貝里斯、或世界其它國家開立銀行帳戶；也可當其他境外公司的法人股東和法人董事；IBC公司還有多種用途如：開立銀行帳戶、一般商業交易、財務管理、海外控股投資證券、租賃、信託、經銷商、買賣房地產、擁有智慧財產權與船舶等。
(5)極大靈活性、和易於維護：沒有外匯管制的限制、高效率與簡易的註冊、小資本額、可一人股東與一人董事、可法人董事、董事不需居住在當地、無須居民董事與居民秘書、無須週年會議、於任何時間、任何國家可舉行董事會議或股東會議，董事或股東可由代理人出席會議。
(6)信譽良好：貝里斯不在OECD/FATF黑名單內，被全球公認為理想的境外中心。
(7)便宜的設立費與維持費
(8)穩定性：貝里斯是一個政治和經濟穩定的國家，為英聯邦的成員，具有悠久傳統的律法。
以上所有的優點，使貝里斯在境外金融服務業上，成為最理想的地區之一。
Introduction of Belize
Belize is the only English Speaking country in Central America, located between Mexico and Guatemala on the western Caribbean and operating in a convenient time zone. In the past the majority of the population was English or Creole speaking African-descent Creoles. Spanish speaking Latinos and Mestizos now comprise 53% of the population (2010 census estimates) but the country continues in a relatively peaceful path of socio political development as it finds its unique place as a bilingual and young nation state on the Central American Isthmus.
Belize law is derived from the English Common Law System supplemented by local legislation.
It became a British Crown Colony in 1862 and achieved complete self rule in 1981. Belize is a member of the British Commonwealth, the United Nations, the Non-Aligned Movement, the International Monetary Fund, the Organization of American States, and the World Bank.
The political system is based on the British Westminster Model with Queen Elizabeth II, represented by a Belizean Governor General, as titular Head of State. Executive authority is exercised by the cabinet under the leadership of the Prime Minister. Legislative authority vests in a 29 member House of Representatives elected by universal adult suffrage every five years. In addition there is an 8 member Senate with the majority appointed on the recommendation of the Prime Minister.
What is a Belize IBC?
Belize IBCs (International Business Companies) are companies that are commonly used for offshore banking, to conduct international trade, investment activities, and for asset protection. Belize IBC’s can be involved in buying and selling goods and services, holding bank accounts and operation of businesses. Belize IBCs are also commonly used for the ownership of real estate property and land; for ownership of intellectual property licensing and franchising; personal service by individuals working overseas and offshore e-business.
A Belize IBC is a legal entity which is free from all local taxes (except annual fees). Belize has a special IBC legislation in place with MANY benefits. An IBC is defined as a company that pays no taxes, and is for the most part free of trade and other restrictions such as exchange control, trade licensing and public disclosure requirements in the country in which it is incorporated and resident. In all other respects an offshore corporation can perform practically any function an ordinary corporation can perform. Thus the Belize IBC is an ideal tax planning vehicle which can be used for a wide range of commercial activities.
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Benefits of a Belize Offshore IBC
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There are many benefits to forming an offshore company in Belize
1. Tax Minimization - A Belize Offshore Company is not subject to any taxes in Belize regardless of where its income is earned.
2. Asset Protection - A Belize IBC can provide insulation against frivolous lawsuits separating ownership from personal individual liability.
3. Confidentiality - No information of directors & shareholders need be filed on public record. An Offshore Company’s Register of Shareholders is available for inspection only by shareholders or by order of the Belize Courts at the request of any shareholder. No public filing requirements except M&A. No need for annual returns or audited accounts thereby saving fees. No need for annual returns or audited accounts thereby saving fees. Bearer shares may be issued.
4. Special Features - An offshore company can hold and maintain accounts with banks in anywhere else in the world. An offshore company can hold shares in other offshore company and act as a director as well. An Belize Offshore Company can be used for numerous purposes such as, commercial trading, financial management, holding investment securities offshore, leasing of assets, corporate trusting, factoring, real estate ownership, ownership of Intellectual Property， ship ownership.
5. Great Flexibilities & Easy Maintenance - No exchange control restrictions. Efficient and simple incorporation. Minimal capital requirement. A offshore company may have only one director and one shareholder. Corporate director(s) are allowed. Directors need not be resident in Belize. No requirements for a local director or secretary. No requirements for an annual general meeting. Meetings of directors & shareholders may be held in any country, at any time. Directors & shareholders may attend meeting by their proxy.
6. Good Reputation - Belize is not on OECD / FATF black lists. Belize is recognized as an ideal offshore center globally.
7. Low Incorporation & Maintenance Fees
8. Stability - Belize is a member of the British Commonwealth, and is politically and economically stable.
All of the above make Belize one of the most ideal places to obtain offshore financial services.
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