Originally Posted by Pedro1
I believe if someone lives here and makes his income outside of Belize -even while working on a computer in Belize is not breaking the law-added to this he/she is bringing money into the country.
what about all the people who work in bars restaurants start their own businesses with virtually no capital and use the excuse -we just cannot afford a work permit but we will apply for residency when we have been staying and working here for a


Which is why I said that it depends. Anyone who is hiring people, starting a business to service belizeans or tourists or otherwise making income originating from within the country's borders should absolutely have a work permit and other required licenses. And if they do not, they should be held accountable for such.

I just think that there is a moral difference between a telecommuter and what some here consider "self-employment".

If the laws are written such that a telecommuter is required to be licened as Chris indicates, then the laws need to be changed or special cases need to be considered. The benefits of bringing that outside wealth into the country cannot be stated enough.

Last edited by deadserious; 08/25/08 11:41 AM.