The Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (MSME) Amnesty Programme, offers an opportunity for MSMEs conducting business in Belize, to formalise their status with the Belize Tax Service (BTS).
Upon successful registration, MSMEs will qualify for business tax exemption for a period of one year from the date of issue of the Amnesty Certificate and will not be liable any accrued penalties or interest related to business tax obligations.
The Belize Tax Service experienced technical issues with the IRIS Belize online portal on September 15, 2025.
As a result, the deadline for filing and payment of taxes (BT, GST, CWHT) due on September 15, 2025, has been extended to September 16, 2025. Please note that no penalties or interest will be applied to filings or payments made on or before this extended deadline.
We sincerely regret any inconvenience caused and thank you for your patience and understanding as we continue to improve our services.
The Belize Tax Service Department (BTSD) reminds companies formally known as International Business Companies (IBCs) of their obligation to file annual Business Tax returns.
Please note that returns for the 2024 basis year were due on March 31st, 2025. Companies are further reminded of the new late filing penalties that came into effect on January 1st, 2025. To avoid these penalties, you must file 2024 annual returns by 31st December 2025.
The Belize Tax Service Department (BTSD) and Belize Bank Limited (BBL)
are aware of a technical issue some taxpayers may be experiencing
when making online payments.
The Belize Tax Service Department headquarters and offices countrywide will be closed at 1:00 pm on Tuesday, July 29th, 2025, for staff to attend a Membership meeting.
We will resume on Wednesday, July 30th, 2025, at 8:00 AM for normal business.
The Director General wishes to inform all Financial Institutions (FIs) that valid self-certification must be collected when updating pre-existing accounts and upon opening of all new accounts. If a valid TIN cannot be obtained or verified at account opening the FI must make reasonable efforts to obtain the missing information (e.g. contacting the account holder). The TIN must align with the residence address held on record. If there are any inconsistencies between the TIN and other account-holder data, the FI must take reasonable steps to obtain a valid TIN or provide an explanation with supporting documents.
The Director General wishes to inform all persons wiring transfers to the Department that the National Bank of Belize applies a service charge of BZD $50.00 to all incoming wire transfers.
The Belize Tax Service Department headquarters and offices countrywide will be closed on Friday, June 27th, 2025, as we celebrate Public Service Day.
We will resume on Monday, June 30th, 2025, at 8:00 AM for normal business.
