Trade License Registration in Belize
Secure your Trade License in Belize to operate legally and contribute to local development. Required from City Councils or Town Boards, this license is a key step for municipal business operations.
Streamlined Application Process
Submit your Business Registration Certificate to the relevant City Council or Town Board. Ensure your business is in a designated commercial area for eligibility.
Fees
Trade License fees are based on a percentage of your premises' annual rental value, averaging 25%, with invoices due within 30 days. Special expedited processing can be requested for BZ150.00 (US75).
Annual Renewal
Submit a written application to the Clerk of Council detailing your business nature, legal name, and registered address. Annual fees: ¼ of premises’ value, fixed BZ100.00 (US50) for peddlers.
Businesses Requiring a Trade License
Attorneys
Banks
Real Estate Agents
Architects
Engineers
Building Contractors
Warehouses
Supermarkets
Grocery Shops
Gas Stations
Apartments
Guest House
Hotels
Boutique
Fast Food Shops
Laundromat
Mechanics
Internet Café
Medical Practitioners
Insurance Business
Types of Trade Licenses
General Peddler
Special Peddler
Vendors Permit
Commercial Travellers
Owner/Manager of Merry-go-round
Acrobat/Circus Performer