Business Tax Registration in Belize

Why Business Tax Registration?

Every business operating in Belize, whether a sole proprietorship, company, or partnership, is required to register with the BTS to support national development and provide a transparent framework for investors.

IRIS Belize

A modern, user-friendly online system that enables efficient management of registration, tax filing, and payments for seamless compliance.

Individuals conducting trade/business with annual income more than BZ$75,000 as sole income source

Self-employed professionals or vocational practitioners earning more than BZ$20,000 annually

Entities engaged in investment businesses or deriving income from real/personal property

Providers of personal services, including tour operators, travel agents, and commission agents

TR121A – Business Registration for Non-Individual application form

Certificate of Incorporation

Memorandum of Association

Articles of Association

Trade License

Copy of Company Registry Certificate (Chapter 250)

Copy of Social Security card or passport for shareholders, directors, and employees (BTS 100 form)

TR121B – Vendor form for business

BTS 100 form

TR111 – Individual Registration form

Registration of Individual Enterprise form

Copy of Trade License

Copy of Certificate of Business Registration

Personal Identification Card

TR111 Individual Registration form for each employee

Proof of address: land title, lease agreement, or rental agreement

BTS 102 form for voluntary GST registration (if applicable)

After submitting your application, an Assessor enters the data into IRIS Belize. The system automatically generates a unique Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), allowing you to proceed with General Sales Tax and Customs & Excise registration.

Official Link: https://bts.gov.bz/