Forex Trading Licenses in Belize

 

Foreign exchange, or Forex for short, is one of the most attractive and lucrative trading markets. Investors who trade in foreign currency will need to apply for the Forex trading licenses in Belize.

 

Our Belize company formation agents can assist companies in the process of applying for and obtaining a Forex license.

 

 

Companies in Belize that offer Forex services need to have a license for these types of activities. Belize is a country where the application process for this type of license is a simple one.

 

Companies that operate on the base of a Forex trading license can run a foreign currency brokerage firm and can provide trading services to their clients. When applying for a Forex trading license in Belize, companies have a high chance of obtaining the proper license when members of the company’s management team are financial experts and have relevant experience in this field.

 

Some of the benefits of having a Forex trading license include low operation, ownership and renewal costs, affordable license fees, simple approval process and simple due diligence requirements. There are no restrictions on nationality and no requirements for special accounting and bookkeeping. 

 

Our Belize company registration experts can help you with this application procedure and can also answer any other questions you might have about special licensing and conditions for Belize companies.

The process of obtaining a Belize Forex trading license

1. Have the qualifications needed to trade in foreign currencies: this applies to the directors of the Belize company who must have the relevant expertise in the field of FX trading.
2. The company must have an adequate capital: a mandatory requirement is in place for Belize companies that wish to engage in this type of activity, namely, they must have a minimum paid-up capital
3. Present the required documents: together with the application for a license, the company will also present documents such as the business plan and the financial forecast for the upcoming years
4. Bank confirmations: these refer to a confirmation from the bank that the statutory capital of the company has been paid-up when applying for the license

Open a Forex company in Belize

• - Conduct a name search with the Registry;
• - Prepare the company documents that will specify the trading/Forex activities;
• - Register the new business by filing a registration application, along with the company’s constitutive documents;
• - Open a bank account for the company in Belize;
• - Apply for the needed licenses and start trading.

• - Shareholders: the company needs to have at least one shareholder who can be an individual or another legal entity;
• - Directors: the IBC will have at least one director (natural or legal person) and there are no requirements for residency.
• - There is no mandatory requirement for a company secretary, however, the company is required to have a registered agent in Belize and also a registered address in the jurisdiction.

Forex company taxation in Belize

• -  the company is not physically present in Belize;
• -  it derives the income from outside of Belize;
• -  it is liable to tax in another jurisdiction.

• · 1.75% of the chargeable income in case of companies with a gross receipts from business operations of more than 3 million BDZ – in case of the IBC;
• · 3% for companies with gross receipts of less than 3 million BZD – in case of the IBC.

 

The minimum capital requirements may depend on the types of financial services offered by those who open a company in Belize. Activities that include trading in forex and those related to other financial instruments (stocks, futures, etc.) will require a capital of approximately 100,000 USD. One of our agents can give you further information on how to open a company and the importance of the minimum share capital.

 

Companies in Belize need to obtain special permits and licenses, depending on the business activities they engage in. while Forex trading and trading in foreign exchange, in general, are regulated, other activities such as money brokering, broker and advisory services in the financial sector will also require special licenses.

 

Investors who wish to know more about the various laws that govern corporate licensing and various financial activities can forward their questions to our Belize lawyers. We offer legal counsel and representation and our team covers many areas of practice, starting with corporate services focused on business creation and compliance, as well as intellectual property or real estate matters.

 

You can contact us if you have any questions about the special conditions needed to open an offshore company in Belize.