By Belize Live News Staff: The Government of Belize, through the Office of the Prime Minister, has announced the extension of the MSME Tax Amnesty Programme until December 31, 2025.
The initiative, implemented in partnership with BELTRAIDE, the Investment Policy and Compliance Unit (IPCU), the Belize Tax Service (BTS), the Belize Companies & Corporate Affairs Registry (BCCAR), and the Economic Development Council (EDC), aims to support Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) by providing additional time to clear outstanding business tax penalties and interest.
The extension, announced during the Special Sitting of the House of Representatives on October 17, 2025, also gives MSMEs the opportunity to qualify for up to one year of business tax exemption and to process pending applications from previous roadshows.
As part of the extended outreach, the next MSME Roadshow will take place on October 27 in Belmopan, followed by:
November 4 – San Pedro (Lion’s Den)
November 5 – Caye Caulker (Community Center)
November 7 – Punta Gorda (St. Peter Claver Parish Hall)
The government congratulated MSMEs that have already benefited from the programme and encouraged others to take advantage of this opportunity to formalize and grow their businesses.
For more information, MSMEs can contact BELTRAIDE’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC Belize) at 280-3195 or sbdc@beltraide.bz
, or the Investment Policy and Compliance Unit (IPCU) at 880-4728 / 880-4729.
