Requirements for Portfolio and Capital Investments
In accordance with Statutory Instrument NO. 106 of 2020, amendment to the Exchange Control Regulations Act, sale of shares to non-residents requires prior written notice to the Central Bank, providing full particulars of the transaction. See below instructions and requirements on submitting notice of such land transactions.
Steps to Submit Notice for Portfolio and Capital Investments
1. Gather supporting documentation
List of Supporting documentation
- Certified/notarized copy of Transferor’s passport or social security biometric page
- If transferor is an enterprise, certified/notarized copy of passport or social security biometric page for ultimate beneficial owners (all individuals who own more than 10%)
- Certified/notarized copy of Transferee’s passport or social security biometric page
- If transferee is an enterprise, certified/notarized copy of passport or social security biometric page for ultimate beneficial owners (all individuals who own more than 10%)
2. Complete Notice for Portfolio and Capital Investments form
3. Email completed form and supporting documentation
Email completed form and supporting documentation to [email protected]
A confirmation of notice will be sent via email within 24 hours of submitted notification.
If you have any further questions, please contact the Exchange Control Unit of the Central Bank of Belize.