Services
Planning on starting a
business, or
dreaming of building a resort in Belize? You're not alone. Our gentle
climate,
tropical beauty and relaxed way of life are a lure to many, whether
retired,
close to retirement, or still actively involved in business. If you
want
to be in Belize, and have had successes elsewhere, chances are you can
make
a go of it here. To help you in formulating a
business plan, we have
compiled
an assortment of general data relating to wage rates, cost of
construction
and other items, and some miscellaneous "insider information."
The btl
Belize
Directory
Belize Telephone Directory Search.You
can
also lookup a number to see under whose name it is listed. Make
sure to include a hyphen after the first three digits
News
Your
one-stop source of news for Belize news and information. Has
links to all
the newspapers, radio and TV stations.
Banking
There are five commercial banks
that serve the country of Belize.
Banking hours vary depending on the bank and the location. Most banks
have branches in the six districts.
Foreign exchanges accounts can be
opened at local banks with the consent of the Central Bank.
The savvy expat will maintain a banking relationship in the U.S. or
similar country, with the bulk of your demand and deposit cash accounts
there. You can then transfer funds by wire or other means to your
account in Belize, as needed.
Insurance
If you are planning on driving your own vehicle to
Belize, you will be
required to purchase insurance in Belize for the duration
of your stay.
After purchasing property you would like the security
that an Insurance Policy provides, Compare and secure homeowners
insurance. Since homeowners insurance is a long term expense, getting
the best deal here brings savings that continue.
Utilities
All the neefull things for your House or Appartement
like Electricity, Water, Phone, Mobile Phone and Internet.
A prepaid Belize SIM card with an international cell
phone is the most
convenient and economical solution for staying in touch while in
Belize. All incoming calls while in Belize are free regardless of
where they originate. Pay the local rate for local calls and use a
SIM-unlocked cellular phone in Belize like you do at home. And unlike
home, your
Belize SIM card and cell phone service is prepaid so there is no need
for a contract.
Shipping
Transportation
Services between Belize, Latin America, the Caribbean, and the rest of
the world.
Belize has 2 Ports, Belize City and Big Creek. Airfreight arrives
at Goldson International Airport near Belize City.
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housing and
doing Business
in Belize