Belize tax rates
The top rates a resident individual pays on each kind of income, computed by the Sovereign tax engine from its Belize tax profile.
Tier 2 — every figure has an accepted source; some rest on a PwC / Deloitte / KPMG / EY summary (marked †). Figures last changed 4 November 2026. Profile last reviewed 27 May 2026.
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| Salary | Capital gains | Dividends | Interest | Rent | Crypto gains | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belize | 25% | 0%† | 15%† | 15%† | 25%† | not computed |
† This figure rests on a PwC tax summary, not on the statute itself. The summary is the only source on file for it.
Each figure is the tax on one more unit of a very large amount of that income, with every layer the engine models: surtaxes and uncapped social contributions included. It is the top marginal rate, not the average rate you pay on all your income.
What is the top income tax rate in Belize?
The top rate on a salary is 25%. It is the tax on each extra unit of a very high salary, with surtaxes and uncapped social contributions included. The income tax scale alone reaches 25% above BZD 32,000.
How are capital gains taxed in Belize?
Belize does not tax a capital gain on shares held as an investment in our model. The rate does not depend on how long you held the asset.
How are dividends and interest taxed in Belize?
The top rate is 15% on dividends and 15% on interest. Rental income is taxed at up to 25%.
How is crypto taxed in Belize?
The tax on a crypto gain in Belize depends on facts the calculator needs case by case: the kind of transaction, the platform, and whether it is private or a business. The Sovereign engine has not yet computed the top rate on a crypto gain for Belize: the profile needs more facts or an accepted source before it states one. That is not a 0% rate.
Does Belize tax foreign income?
Generally no. Belize taxes income from sources in Belize. Income from abroad is generally outside the tax, with exceptions.
Does Belize have a wealth tax?
No. Belize has no recurring national tax on net wealth in our model. Property taxes and taxes on gifts or inheritances are separate.
Does Belize have an exit tax for individuals?
No. In our model Belize does not tax an individual's unrealised gains when the individual moves abroad.
What special tax regimes does Belize have?
Our profiles list one regime: Qualified Retired Persons (QRP) Program. It has its own conditions.
When do you become tax resident in Belize?
The Belize day test (Section-specific residence tests; no single general day trigger): income-tax deduction uses over 182 days; business-tax definition uses over 183. Domicile, the applicable tax Part, basis year and treaty position need direct review.
Residence decides whether Belize taxes you on these rates. See the Belize day-count test and count your own days.
Sources
The Belize profile cites 4 sources for these rules, 3 of them from a government or a statute.
- Income and Business Tax (Amendment) Act 2024, No 40 · official, retrieved 2026-11-03
- SSB FIN15A contribution form, effective 4 April 2022 · official, retrieved 2026-11-03
- Qualified Retirement Program · official, retrieved 2026-11-03
- PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries - Belize individual taxes · summary, retrieved 2026-05-27
The model covers the general rules for a resident individual. It does not cover every deduction, credit, tax treaty or local tax, and rules change after the check date above. Did you find an error? Tell us, with the source.
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