FX license

Belize is an independent country, located in Central America and it borders with Mexico, and Guatemala.

In terms of time, Belize Forex License can be obtained comparatively quick. Moreover, Belize enjoys good reputation in the sphere of financial services and is widely known to international banks and payment providers.

Belize has even implemented licensing legislation that is particularly focused on forex trading companies. Provision of such services is regulated by International Financial Services Commission of Belize (IFSC).

To satisfy the expectations of sophisticated investors around the globe Belize now provides a full bundle of investment vehicles. Due to such expansion of services, Belize is now an attractive place for starting business. For aforementioned reasons this Central American country has become a “one stop shop” jurisdiction.

However, recent changes (in 2016) in the legislation resulted in increase of entry requirements for newcomers. For example, license fees were increased and new reporting requirements introduced. Thus, this allows to highlight companies intending to stay on the market and provide high quality services. This will further increase the reputation of the country.

Additional Government Fees upon Receipt of the License:

Annual government fee that should be paid directly to the IFSC $ 25,000.00 USD.

1 Previously the fee was 5,000.00 USD, starting from 1st of April 2016 the fee payable to the IFSC is 25,000.00 USD and the paid up capital will be increased from 100,000.00 USD to 500,000.00 USD in 2018 .