Belize ranked #93 out of 183 countries ranked by the IFC and World Bank on their ease of doing business. It ranked #152 for starting a business and #168 for enforcing contracts. A higher ranking means the local business environment is more conducive to starting and operating a local business.

http://www.doingbusiness.org/rankings

Ouch! Not good! Mind you I think the UK doesnt exacty 'star' in this assessment