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TRADE LICENSES

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  • Registration for General Sales Tax (GST)
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If a business owner intends to operate in any municipality an application for a trade license is necessary. Trade licenses are obtained from the local city or town council. Website-
http://belizecitycouncil.org/services.php?service_id=10

Requirements for Application:

  • Submit a copy of the Business Name Registration
  • Submission of application form
  • Interview with applicant
  • Must be developing in a designated “commercial area” of the city
  • Fees are calculated based on the annual rental value of the property and are divided by sectors.

Registration for License

The municipality in which your business is located.
The eight municipalities includes:
  • 1. Belmopan City
  • 2. Belize City
  • 3. Santa Elena/San Ignacio Town
  • 4. Orange Walk Town
  • 5. Corozol Town
  • 6. San Padro Town
  • 7. Punta Gorda
  • 8. Dangriga