Country tax profile · 2026
Belize VAT / sales tax
How Belize taxes VAT / sales
Belize charges a standard VAT/GST of 12.5% on most goods and services, with reduced rates on some essentials.
Compiled by MyNomadWorld for Belize and currently being re-verified against primary sources. Confirm with a local adviser before relying on it.
How Belize's VAT / sales tax compares
Belize's VAT / sales tax of 12.5% is the 132nd highest of the 196 countries we track, against a global average of 14.1% and a North America average of 10.2%.
Countries with a similar VAT / sales tax
Trinidad and Tobago (12.5%) · Saint Lucia (12.5%) · Costa Rica (13%) · Philippines (12%) · Guatemala (12%) · Nepal (13%)
Who is a tax resident of Belize?
Territorial: tax on Belize-source income only; foreign-source income of residents generally not taxed. Physical presence (183 days) relevant for residence.
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What is the VAT / sales tax rate in Belize?
Belize charges a standard VAT/GST of 12.5% on most goods and services, with reduced rates on some essentials.