(1) Where Is Belize?
Belize is Located in Central America, it is bounded by the North and part of the West by Mexico and on the South and East by Guatemala.
(2) Why Living in Belize?
Belize is a Tranquil Heaven! An Independent Country since 1981 and is also a Commonwealth Country, It is the only English speaking country in Central America. There are NO major crimes in Belize comparing to other parts of the Globe, Belize boast 2 major political parties, they are the United Democratic Party ( UDP) and the Peoples United Party ( PUP) which is in the elected position and has provide a stable base for the Government Initiatives.
(3) Why Belize: Why would you choose Belize over any other Caribbean countries?
a. Same time zone as east coast USA.
b. Only 2hrs. Flight with direct flight from Houston, New York and Los Angeles.
c. After Australia, Belize has the second largest barrier reef in the world, universally regarded as one of the top 10 tourist/diving destinations in the world.
d. Belize has some of the most beautiful Islands in the world.
e. Real Estate prices are far lower than Fiji, French Polynesia, Bahamas etc.
f. Offers freehold title in your own name unlike Maldives/.Seychelles (leasehold only) or other countries with restrictions.
g. Tax haven, with many incentives for investment.
h. Many US celebrities such as Leonardo De Caprio and Francis Ford Coppola are already developing here.
i. Many other tropical destinations such as Bali, Thailand, Philippines and Sri Lanka are subjected to terrorist attacks, whilst Belize offers security and safety.
j.English speaking with Laws based on the British Common Law.
k.Fantastic telecommunications system, when the British gave independence, they gave the country an up to date electronic telephone service.
l.Private banking, Belize is a tax haven and offers secret banking like Panama or Switzerland, but they are much less known about.
(4) What type of weather to expect in Belize?
Belize is a Sub- Tropical Caribbean Country.
(5) Is It easy to own a property in Belize?
“ YES” It is legal for a Foreigner to own property in Belize, Transfer are being handled similar as in the U.S. Free hold Title will protect your interest , We at Ocean Motion do not list or show property to you unless they are legally Surveyed & Titled.
( 6) What about the Taxes in Belize?
There are NO corporate Taxes and No capital gain Taxes in Belize does not tax you on income derived outside the country, there is an annual property tax that is paid to the government, it is between 1% of the market value for undeveloped land outside the city, city property tax is from 3.8 % as well there are personal & business Taxes.
(7) What currency is used in Belize?
The Belize dollar is a fixed rate of two Belize dollars to one US dollar. Both currencies are being used in Belize on a day to day transaction; as well most of the business throughout the country accepts Visa, Master, American Express and Discovery Cards. Belize is a perfect location for an Investor who would like to Invest in the Caribbean, because of its close proximity with the US. Come and see it for yourself, we at OCEAN MOTION SERVICES awaits you all with a warm and heartfull welcome.
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