Give yourself peace of mind

Strong asset protection laws

Non-recognition of foreign judgments: Belize courts do not recognize foreign court rulings (e.g., U.S. judgments). Creditors must start a new case in Belize.

High burden of proof for creditors: Claimants must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the trust was created with intent to defraud, which is a very high threshold to overcome.

Immediate protection: Trusts in Belize become effective immediately (no waiting period or delayed protection like in some jurisdictions).

No statute of limitations

As long as the trust was created properly, the courts in Belize will not consider any claims of fraudulent conveyance.

Confidentiality & privacy

• Trusts are not part of any public registry.
• Trustee and beneficiary details are kept confidential by law.
• Belize does not participate in automatic tax information exchange agreements (e.g., CRS) unless required by FATCA for U.S. citizens.

Tax neutrality

Belize imposes no local income tax, capital gains tax, inheritance tax, or withholding tax on the trust or its beneficiaries.

For U.S. citizens and other high-tax jurisdictions, trust income must still be fully reported (e.g., IRS Forms 3520/3520-A, FBAR).

Ease of setup and maintenance

• Quick to set up: typically established within a few weeks.
• Lower cost than Cook Islands.
• Less regulatory red tape and more flexible trust arrangements.

Flexible trust design

Can be discretionary, fixed, or purpose trusts. Common uses include:

• Asset protection
• Estate planning
• International investing
• Holding intellectual property or crypto assets

Duress clause / trustee takeover

Includes a duress clause: if you're pressured by a court or government to repatriate funds or break the trust, the trustee takes over full control, and you're legally unable to comply.

This protects you from being held in contempt or facing penalties for something you legally can't do.

Trustee options

Trustees can be professional licensed trust companies in Belize, or even private trustee structures, depending on goals (though professional trustees are better for asset protection).