Belize taxes explained: territorial system, 25% income tax with a tax-free threshold, 12.5% GST, low property tax, 8% stamp duty, and no capital gains tax.
Belize Taxes
How retirees and QRP holders are taxed in Belize: no tax on foreign pensions, no capital gains or inheritance tax, plus the US filing catch. 2026 guide.
Belize property taxes are famously low—roughly 1% of unimproved land value. Learn 2026 rates, the 8% stamp duty, and what foreign owners should budget.
How income tax works in Belize: the flat 25% rate, tax-free threshold, territorial system, self-employed business tax, and QRP treatment. Updated July 2026.
Belize charges 12.5% GST plus import duties and a 3% environmental tax on most goods. See what's taxed, why imports feel pricey, and the QRP duty-free perk.
Moving to Belize doesn't end U.S. taxes. Learn FBAR ($10K), FATCA Form 8938 thresholds, the FEIE, Foreign Tax Credit, and state tax rules for American expats.