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Government
San Pedro Hosts Public Service Information Day
The annual Belize Public Service Information Day was held on June 19th in San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye. The event took place at Central Park and featured various government departments and public officers based in San Pedro. Informational booths were set up to share valuable services and resources with the many island residents who stopped by.
Business & Economy
GST-Free Weekends Return for 2025 Christmas Shopping
Belizeans are set to benefit from two GST-free weekends this Christmas season, announced by the Belize Tax Service. The tax relief will take place on December 6–7 and December 20–21, allowing shoppers nationwide to purchase standard-rated goods without paying the usual 12.5% General Sales Tax (GST).
Business & Economy
MSME Tax Amnesty Roadshow brings one-stop services to San Pedro
On Tuesday, November 4th, the MSME Tax Amnesty Programme One-Stop Clinic was held at the SunBreeze Hotel Conference Room in San Pedro from 8AM to 3 PM. The Programme is organized by the Office of the Prime Minister, in partnership with BELTRAIDE, the Belize Companies and Corporate Affairs Registry (BCCAR), the Belize Tax Service (BTS), the Ministry of Rural Transformation, and other partner agencies. The event allowed micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) to formalize their business status, resolve outstanding tax issues, and access special relief under the programme.
Business & Economy
MSME Tax Amnesty Programme Extended United December 31, 2025
The Government of Belize, through the Office of the Prime Minister, in partnership with BELTRAIDE, the Investment Policy and Compliance Unit (IPCU), the Belize Tax Service (BTS), the Belize Companies & Corporate Affairs Registry (BCCAR), the Economic Development Council (EDC), the Ministry of Local Government and City/Town Councils, is pleased to announce the extension of the MSME Tax Amnesty Programme until December 31, 2025.
Business & Economy
MSMEs Gain Relief Under Belize’s New Tax Amnesty
The Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) officially launched the Fiscal Incentive MSME Business Tax Amnesty Program on September 19th in Belmopan. The initiative, supported by the Ministry of Investment’s Investment Policy and Compliance Unit (IPCU), the Belize Tax Service (BTS), BELTRAIDE, and the Economic Development Council (EDC), is designed to help micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) formalize their operations with the BTS.
Business & Economy
Belize Tax Authorities Urge Business Compliance
Businesses operating in San Pedro and across Belize are being reminded of their obligation to comply with the tax regime governed by the Income and Business Tax Act. Authorities stress that full compliance is essential to avoid penalties and to ensure the uninterrupted operation of business activities nationwide.