Hey Callitaday- Def heed the advice of coming here for more than a couple of weeks before you make a decision. I can't tell you how many people have bellied up to the bar with stars in their eyes after only being here for a week during Christmas. Sooooo many people think that they can throw a couple of bucks at "x" gimic and end up losing their a*s. Better listen to "Just Another Gringo in Belize" before hand! Also please remember that licenses won't really be granted to outsiders that could directly compete with the Belizian labor force. This includes bars, food stalls and especially tourist-based businesses. As with anywhere there are work arounds, and Belize is actually ranked one of the top places to do business in Central America and the Caribbean, but you need to have deep pockets and lots and lots of patience. Think of it this way - how hard would it be to open a fully LEGIT business in the US without actually being a citizen or resident? Actually that statement could be debated....