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Belize Corporate Income Tax

Detailed corporate income tax rates and rules for Belize in 2026.

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Belize uses a business tax system based on gross receipts rather than net profits, with rates from 1.75% (general trade) to 25% (professional services). International Business Companies (IBCs) are completely exempt from all Belizean taxes, making Belize popular for offshore structuring.

Standard Rate

25%

Small Business Rate

1.8%

How Belize Corporate Tax compares

Belize’s corporate tax rate of 25% is the 69th highest of 203 countries TaxAtlas tracks, above the global average of 22.2% and North America’s regional average of 22.3%.

Belize
25%
North America average
22.3%
Global average
22.2%

Countries with a similar corporate tax rate

Belize Corporate Tax FAQ