HeavenAmericas
Belize
0%effective individual rate
Belize has no capital gains tax. Income from investments is exempt. Popular with offshore structuring.
FATCA Partner
No
FATF Status
Clear
EU Blacklist
No
Dual Nationality
Allowed
Bitizenship
Not yet
Tax Rates
Capital Gains Tax0% (no capital gains tax)
Income Tax on Crypto25% flat
Corporate Tax1.75% business tax
VAT on Crypto12.5%
Activity Taxes
Staking
0%
Mining
0%
DeFi
0%
NFTs
0%
Taxable Events
Crypto → Fiat
Not taxable
Crypto → Crypto
Not taxable
Holding Period
No holding period benefit
No specific holding period benefit
Regulation & Residency
Regulatory Body
Central bank and tax authority
Residency Requirement
Tax residency required for domestic tax obligations
Reporting Requirements
Standard tax reporting applies
Citizenship & Residency Path
QRP program; citizenship after 5 years residency
Living & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Low
Banking Access
Moderate
Quality of Life
Medium
Lifestyle Scores
Safety4/10
Healthcare3/10
Institutions4/10
Business Ease5/10
Int'l Schooling3/10
Privacy7/10