You should expect to pay a 5% stamp tax (transfer tax, which is 5% of the purchase price amount that exceeds US$10,000.00) when transferring parcel ownership from us to you. Additionally, there is an Administrative Filing Fee of 2% of the purchase price of the parcel.
What will the property taxes be and to whom shall I pay the taxes?
Property taxes are estimated to be approximately 1% of the purchase price of your parcel. For example, on a US$30,000 parcel, your property taxes should be approximately US$300 per year. A cashier's check made payable to the "Government of Belize" in the amount per your tax bill should sent via registered mail to:
Department of Lands and Surveys
Ministry of Natural Resources and the Environment
Market Square
Belmopan, Belize, C.A.
If you have additional questions or if you have not received a tax bill, you may wish to call or fax the Department of Lands and Surveys at:
Phone: 011-501-822-2598 or
Phone: 011-501-822-0736
Fax: 011-501-822-0592
Please be sure to reference your parcel number, as well as the following information:
District: Cayo
