Re: Starting a Business
[Re: Colby]
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02/04/12 08:43 PM
02/04/12 08:43 PM
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You will need a tour guide license which is only available to Belizean citizens. So I think the answer to your first question is no.
If you outlaw guns, only outlaws will have guns. A bullet fired,cannot be called back. A.C.G.C.
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Re: Starting a Business
[Re: BrusselSprout]
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02/05/12 08:31 AM
02/05/12 08:31 AM
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A.- Would it be possible for a non-Belizean citizen to do this? YES. There are restrictions if you needed a liquor license I believe.
B.-Would the requirement of staying 1 year continiuously prior (applying for citizenship) be required before opening the business? NO (and residency would be 1 year. Citizenship is more like 5 years with a residency)
D.-Would it be possible to own/drive a vehicle,(rather than long term rental) prior to becoming a citizen, if you are the owner of a business ? IT'S POSSIBLE, but there are certain restrictions with golf cart permits. You may find that the cost of rental verses owning are pretty close (considering upkeep and maintenance).
E.-Would owning a business change any of the laws applying to becoming a citizen or visa requirements? NOT TO MY KNOWLEDGE. But I believe that they are more favorable upon consideration of your application for work permit or residency if you are a property owner or own a business and employ Belizeans.
F.- What other unforseen limitations may be involved with this that I have not listed.
1. COST OF IMPORTED GOODS (this is an Island, so most everything has to be brought in).
2. WORK PERMIT. You also need a work permit to perform any work functions yourself in said business.
3. DELAYS. If you plan on starting up a new business (verses buying an existing business), setting up your business systems (bank accounts, trade licensing, GST/ Tax ID #) can take time.
4. DUE DILIGENCE. It may be advisable to "come stay awhile" and do your homework before you spend that hard earned money. Those of us who live here always want more goods and services, so we might tend to encourage you to open new businesses (bowling alley, dry cleaning service, etc) without really considering profitability. I have been guilty of this!
GOOD LUCK TO YOU!
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Re: Starting a Business
[Re: Colby]
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02/05/12 11:26 AM
02/05/12 11:26 AM
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What do you need to apply for a tour guide license? Any individual who wishes to apply for a tour guide license, must present the following documents: Training Certificate received form the Belize Tourism Board Medical Certificate issued by a registered medical practitioner Recent Police Record. Two (2) Recommendations from persons who are in good standing and are well aquatinted with the applicant. Formal recommendation from a recognized local tour guide association Two (2) passport size photographs Proof of Belizean citizenship. Proof of accreditation in the courses listed in regulation 8. A copy of your First AID/CPR. Tour Guide License Fee of $75.00 (BZ)
If you outlaw guns, only outlaws will have guns. A bullet fired,cannot be called back. A.C.G.C.
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Re: Starting a Business
[Re: SnoopysMom]
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02/05/12 04:53 PM
02/05/12 04:53 PM
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You bring up an interesting question to me, then. What kinds of new businesses would you like to see there? You mentioned for examples bowling and dry cleaning, but what would be your top 5? Anyone else? Please chime in!
*Namaste* Cara
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