Belize license for forex and CFD brokers

Belize, positioned itself as a destination for trading brands looking to provide their international clientele with trading facilities available in an offshore setting, while at the same time require a level of commitment/capital back-up, typically seen with established brands. More about the Belize Forex License below.

Belize, an island nation located on the North Eastern coast of Central America, offers an established regulated environment through its Belize Forex License for companies looking for a stable jurisdiction and a recognized destination for their offshore entities. Moreover, it has a legal framework and corporate ecosystem which is appealing for companies operating with a focus on international clientele, including low (to zero) taxation depending on the corporate structure.

Below you will find information regarding the Belize Forex License as well as a list of all brokers currently regulated in Belize via the Belize FSC license of “Trading in Financial and Commodity-Based Derivative Instruments and Other Securities” or “Trading in Foreign Exchange”. Lastly, we include information on average costs associated with the setup and some major economic indicators of the country.

Belize Forex License

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Belize Forex License

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Average Cost for license
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Office requirements
Yes

Employees required

Yes

Capital Requirements
$500,000
Regular reporting
Yes

Publicly Recorded Info
No

Belize Forex License

How to apply?

For a detailed description of a Belize Forex License you can click here. In a nutshell, documents* required are:

  • An accurately completed application form, signed and notarized
  • Details and Data on directors and shareholders with documentary evidence of information provided
  • Copies of passports, proof of country residence and bank statements separately on each shareholder and director all of which must be notarized
  • A CV for each shareholder and director
  • A comprehensive business plan
  • Clean criminal record from each of the respective countries of origin for each of the directors / shareholders
  • Letters of reference from Banking Providers

*this list is not exhaustive

Other than a local Director on the Board, Shareholders and Directors are not required to reside in Belize. Belize is FATCA compliant, but still maintains the discreet handling of banking and transaction details.

Capital requirements are set to $500,000 and there is a yearly renewal fee of $25,000. Regular reporting will include but is not limited to capital, income, as well as the number, volumes and values of all executed trades.

Limitations include no transactions conducted with local Belize entities or individuals and the Belize Dollar should not be a currency offered for trade.

List of brokers currently holding

a Belize Forex License

COMPANY LEGAL NAMELINK
WINDSOR BROKERS (BZ) LTD. https://en.windsorbrokers.com/
SCOPE MARKETS LTD. www.smfx.com
SCOPE MARKETS LTD. www.scopemarkets.com
XTRADE INTERNATIONAL LTD. www.xtrade.com 
PRIMEXECUTE SERVICES LTD. https://primexecute.com/
XM GLOBAL LIMITED www.xm.com
XTB INTERNATIONAL LIMITEDwww.xtb.com
MCM CORP. https://mcm-corporation.com/
KATO PRIME BELIZE LIMITED https://katoprime.com/
BRICKHILL CAPITAL LIMITEDhttps://www.brickhillcap.com/
ROBOFOREX LTD. www.roboforex.com ------ ROBOFOREX LTD. 
GLOBAL FINANCIAL CONTRACTS LTD. https://www.gfcmercado.com/
ANZO CAPITAL LIMITED https://anzocapital.com/ng?global_access=true
APL MARKETS INC. https://www.apl-markets.com/ 
ARVIS CAPITAL LIMITED https://www.arvisfx.com/
ARVIS CAPITAL LIMITED https://www.investmarkets.com/international/
AXIORY GLOBAL LTD. https://www.axiory.com/
BAYLINE TRADING LIMITEDhttps://www.investlite.com/
BAYLINE TRADING LIMITEDhttps://global.tradeatf.com/
BELFX LIMITED https://belfx.com/en/
CPT MARKETS LIMITED https://www.cptmarkets.com/#/home/en
FBS MARKETS INC. https://fbs.com/
FFIN BROKERAGE SERVICES INC. https://ffin.bz/about/ 
FINATEQS CORP. https://superforex.com/
FOREX PRICE MARKETS LTD. https://forexpricemarkets.com/
FOREXITE LTD. http://www.forexite.bz/
FX CHOICE LIMITED https://en.myfxchoice.com/
GENIUS TRADING LTD. https://www.genetrade.com/
PX EXCHANGE LTD. https://www.pxexchange.co/
LONDON PRIME LTD. https://www.thelondonprime.com/

*Regulators

CySEC: Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission / FCA: UK Financial Conduct Authority / DFSA: Dubai Financial Services Authority / DMCC: Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (free zone) / MFSC : Mauritius Financial Services Commission / FSCA: South Africa Financial Sector Conduct Authority.

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