WORK PERMIT REQUIREMENTS
For Directors and Managers of a Local Company (Chapter 250)
I. GENERAL INFORMATION
- Valid Passport is required.
- Work Permit valid for 1 year
- Work Permit is NOT renewable, must re-apply every year
- You can re-apply 1 month before your previous work permit expires
- 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.
- Recommendation from Belize Tourism Board or Relative Agency if the business is Tourism oriented. (We can arrange an appointment)
- 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.
- 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.
II. DOCUMENTS NEEDED FOR DIRECTORS
- Application for Self-Employment
- Three (3) Passport Photographs
- Recommendation from Village Council/Town Board where business will be located.
- Bank Reference Letter in the companyís name or the director from a Bank in Belize
- Copy of Company Certificate of Incorporation & Resolution of Director (If we incorporated the company, we will provide the above copies)
- Copy of Applicantís Passport
- Amount of Investment propose to make in Belize/Support documentation
- Copy of Title/Agreement to Purchase Land/House or Lease of Property
- Company Profile/Details of the business
- Copy of Resume/Qualifications/Certificate/Diploma
III. PAYMENTS REQUIRED
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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 $900.00) | 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.
IV. OPTIONAL SERVICES
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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. |
V. RE-APPLICATION (2nd Year)
The cost of re-application for our customers whose work permit we submitted on their behalf is as follows:
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Processing Fees | US $ 500.00 |
| Administrative Expense | 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.
VI. OPTIONAL SERVICES OTHER SERVICES OFFERED
| c Social Security Number for
Employees/Employer
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c Hotel License |
| c Social Security Monthly Reports |
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c Health Certificate License |
| c Tax Identification Number (TIN) |
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c Real Estate Services |
| c Tax Monthly Reports |
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c Title Search |
| c Bookkeeping/Accounting Services |
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c Legal Services |
| c Trade License |
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c Register DBA Names |
| c Liquor License |
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c Development Concessions |
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BELIZE CITY, BELIZE, CENTRAL AMERICA
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