Umzug nach Belize: Steuern, Aufenthalt und Leben
So werden Sie in Belize steuerlich ansässig: Einkommens-, Dividenden- und Gewinnsteuer, 6 Aufenthaltsprogramme, nötige Tage, Klima, Sicherheit und Wirtschaft – im Vergleich mit 194 Ländern.
Taxes
In Belize the top income tax rate is 25%, dividends are taxed at up to 0% and companies pay 25% corporate tax.
How to move and become tax resident
To become tax resident in Belize you need at least 183 days a year (183 days in calendar year; QRP holders not taxed on foreign income). The typical route is Qualified Retired Persons (QRP) programme: Age ≥40, ≥US$2,000/mo foreign income deposited in Belize, security check; ~US$1k fee + US$750/dependant There are 6 open residence programmes in Belize — see the list below.
Living there
Belize City has a tropical monsoon climate with winter highs around 27.5 °C and summer highs around 31.5 °C. The economy grew +2.5% in 2025; the IMF forecasts 2.5% for 2026. Its passport opens about 89 countries without a visa in advance. Security: No conflict; Guatemala land claim at ICJ.
Key facts
| Höchste Einkommenssteuer | 25% |
|---|---|
| Dividendensteuer | 0% |
| Gewinnsteuer | 25% |
| Steuerliche Ansässigkeit | nach 183 Tagen — 183 days in calendar year; QRP holders not taxed on foreign income |
| Typischer Aufenthaltsweg | Qualified Retired Persons (QRP) programme — Age ≥40, ≥US$2,000/mo foreign income deposited in Belize, security check; ~US$1k fee + US$750/dependant |
| Pass | visumfrei oder Visum bei Ankunft in 89 Länder |
| Economic growth | +2.5% (2025), forecast 2.5% (2026) |
| Klimatyp | tropical monsoon · 27.5° / 31.5° (Belize City) |
| Krieg & Konflikte | none — No conflict; Guatemala land claim at ICJ |
| Alle Naturgefahren | 5.7/10 |
| Bankensicherheit | 3.5/10 · B- |
| Eigentumsschutz | 4/10 |
| Warme Wohnungen im Winter | 8.5/10 |
Aufenthaltsprogramme in Belize
- Qualified Retired Persons (QRP) Incentive Programme — Einkommen / Jahr CHF 19'200 · open · 2026-10
- Permanent Residence — other · open · 2026-10
- Investor Residence Permit — Investition CHF 400'000 · changing · 2026-10
- Work Where You Vacation (remote work permit) — Einkommen / Jahr CHF 60'000 · changing · 2026-10
- Temporary Employment / Self-Employment Permit — employment · open · 2026-10
- Family Residence (dependants / spouse of Belizean) — family · open · 2026-10
Passende Ratgeber (Englisch)
Frequently asked questions
How many days do I need to spend in Belize to become tax resident?
nach 183 Tagen. 183 days in calendar year; QRP holders not taxed on foreign income Mostly Belize-source taxation for individuals
How much tax will I pay in Belize?
In Belize the top income tax rate is 25%, dividends are taxed at up to 0% and companies pay 25% corporate tax.
Which residence programmes does Belize offer?
Qualified Retired Persons (QRP) Incentive Programme; Permanent Residence; Investor Residence Permit (CHF 400'000); Work Where You Vacation (remote work permit); Temporary Employment / Self-Employment Permit
What is the usual way to move to Belize?
Qualified Retired Persons (QRP) programme. Age ≥40, ≥US$2,000/mo foreign income deposited in Belize, security check; ~US$1k fee + US$750/dependant
Compare with nearby countries
Argentina · Bolivia · Brazil · Canada · Chile · Colombia · Costa Rica · Cuba · Dominican Rep. · Ecuador · El Salvador · Guatemala
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