About Us

In late 1997, Belize was faced with the inevitable loss of preferential markets for its traditional exports, which propelled, the Government of Belize to create the Trade and Investment Promotion Service, (TIPS). TIPS was created to provide investors with trade and investment information as well as to facilitate their business processes.

In early 2000, TIPS was renamed the Belize Trade and Investment Development Service (BELTRAIDE) and with that came a greater mandate. BELTRAIDE is a statutory body under the Ministry with responsibility for Investment, Trade and Commerce. They serves as Belize’s national Investment Promotion Agency, and Export and Trade Promotion Agency, and is focused on Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (MSME) Development, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and delivery of industry specific training. These functions are carried out by the four sub-units of BELTRAIDE namely: (1) BelizeINVEST, (2) EXPORTBelize, (3) Small Business Development Centre (SBDCBelize), and (4) Belize Training and Employment Centre (BTEC). The administrative and corporate functions are also complemented by the Marketing and Information Unit, a Projects Unit, an Information Technology Unit, a Finance Unit as well as Administration and Human Resources.

In order to effectively facilitate our clients, we provide them the following services:

Complete information on business opportunities both within, and outside of Belize, to facilitate investments and exports, respectively.

Development Services which involve facilitating companies throughout the investment process, i.e. from start to finish, often times including lobbying in the best interest of companies, providing contacts to Government Agencies, etc.

Regular site visits to facilitate constant dialogue with clients, in order to address issues affecting their sectors.

One-on-one guidance in developing business plan, marketing plan and for product development.

Administer the Fiscal Incentives Program, the Export Processing Zone Program, and the MSME Enhancement Program on behalf of the Government of Belize.

Assistance in identifying local companies for joint ventures and identifying suppliers and other business support organizations.

Provide research-related assistance for information requested by our clients.