Belize - Obtain Tax Identification Number (TIN)

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Procedure

1. Gather all documents you will need to submit or present.
2. Complete a registration form. Links are provided under 'Documents to Use' section.
3. Submit completed form along with all required documents.
4. Upon completion of the registration process a Tax Identification Number (TIN) will be issued. The TIN number is the same number that is to be used for General Sales Tax and Customs and Excise processes.

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Required Documents

For Companies, Partnerships, Non-profit Organizations, Government, Statutory Boards, etc.:

• TR121A - BUSINESS REGISTRATION FORM Non-Individual
• Copy of Company Certificate of Incorporation (see notes)
• Copy of Articles and Memorandum of Association
• For each employee, Form TR111 (Registration Individual)

For Self-employed Persons:

• TR121B - REGISTRATION INDIVIDUAL ENTERPRISE and TR111 (Registration Individual)
• Copy of Trade License (see notes)
• Copy of Certificate of Business Registration(see notes)
• Personal Identification Card
• For each employee, Form TR111 (Registration Individual)

Persons with employees must note that each employee is to complete TR111 at the time of employment if they do not already have a TIN. The same TIN is to be used if they resign and take on a new employment.

Notes:

• The Company Certificate of Incorporation is issued to companies by the Registrar General, Registry at the time they incorporate.
• The Business Registration form is the form issued by the Registrar General, Registry to persons other than companies who wish to register their business name.
• The Trade License Certificate is issued by City Councils and Town Boards.

Office Locations & Contacts

Belize Income Tax Department
Email Address: [email protected]
Website

Belize City:
Income Tax Department
Mahogany Street
Phone: 222-4776, 222-4956,
222-4005, 222-4780
Fax: 222-4029
Central Bank Clearance:
Fax: 222-5027

Corozal Town:
Income Tax Office
5th Avenue
Phone/Fax: 402-2417

Belmopan:
Income Tax Office
Trinity Blvd
Phone/Fax: 802-2667

Dangriga:
Income Tax Office
Zabaneh Building
St. Vincent Street
Phone: 502-2046
Fax: 522-3971

San Pedro:
Revenue Centre
Island Plaza
Phone: 206-2841
Fax: 226-3071

Eligibility

The following are required to register with the Income Tax Department in order to file and pay Business Tax and PAYE.

• Persons carrying on a trade or business, which earns $75,000.00 or more per annum where such receipts are the only source of livelihood of the person;
• Persons practicing a self-employed profession or vocation, earning $20,000.00 or more per annum where such receipts are the only source of livelihood of the person:
• Persons engaged in the business of investment or earnings from real or personal property:
• Persons engaged in the provision of personal services, including Tour Operators, Travel Agents and other Commission Agents:

For Employers In addition to the above, any person who employs individuals earning $200 or more per annum must register.

Fees

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Validity

Upon completion of the registration process a Tax Identification Number (TIN) will be issued. The TIN number is the same number that is to be used for General Sales Tax and Customs and Excise processes.

Documents to Use

• Registration Form - INDIVIDUAL FORM TR111
• Registration Form - INDIVIDUAL FORM TR111 Part 2
• Registration form - INDIVIDUAL ENTERPRISE FORM TR121B
• Registration form - INDIVIDUAL ENTERPRISE FORM TR121B Part 2
• Registration form - Non INDIVIDUALS FORM TR121A
• Registration form - Non INDIVIDUALS FORM TR121A Part 2

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External Links

• Income Tax Department - Belize:

http://www.incometaxbelize.gov.bz/register.html

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