WHY TO INVEST IN BELIZE?
EVOLVING TOURISM IN BELIZE
Belize may be the smallest country in Central America, but it’s attracting huge attention. Tourism is one of the country’s leading industries, trending upwards at an impressive rate with significant growth in annual arrival numbers. Belize will continue to top tourism charts because of these three important factors:
- THE OFFICIAL LANGUAGE IN BELIZE IS ENGLISH
- BELIZE IS GEOGRAPHICALLY CLOSE TO NORTH AMERICA
- DIRECT FLIGHTS TO BELIZE FROM MAJOR US AND CANADIAN CITIES ARE ON THE RISE
TRADE AGREEMENTS
Belize benefits from trade agreements with several developed countries. These include:
- Preferential market access to the Caribbean Common Market (CARICOM)
- Preferential treatment from the U.S. under the Caribbean Basin Initiative (CBI)
- Under the Lomé IV Convention it has duty-free access to the EU for certain commodities such as bananas and sugar
- Certain Belizean goods enter Canada duty-free.
INVESTMENT INCENTIVES
The Belize government offers a number of incentives to attract inward investment. These include:
- 100% foreign ownership of land and company assets
- Encouragement of joint ventures with local entities
- Special incentives for retirees.
7 BENEFITS TO INVEST AS PER JOHN LARSON CONTRIBUTOR IN FORBES MAGAZINE
What motivates people to invest in real estate? “Forbes” magazine contributor John Larson says the answer is the desire for a physical asset with the potential to retain value and appreciate over time. Invest in real estate and you can look forward to receiving these 7 benefits according to Larson:
1. You could make money immediately
2. Enjoy long-term appreciation and equity building
3. Financing is available for investors without cash
4. Leverage your capital by mixing cash with a loan
5. Receive tax deductions
6. Your financing time commitment can be flexible
7. You manage your own risk.
Here’s the good news: Belize Marriott® Residences Ambergris Caye Resort, the most recent project announcement from ECI Development, will be a beachfront British colonial style five-story resort and residence property with 199 beachfront suites comprised of studios and one-bedroom suites that have the option of lockout doors to customize living spaces for all sizes of families and tourist groups – creating multiple room accommodations. The blueprints include not one, but two infinity pools, one being a “quiet pool” for adults near the beach. The largest pool in the resort will sit in an alcove of the hotel on a grand patio with beach access and a swim up bar.
Belize loves investors. Investors love Belize even more.
This emerging market is hot thanks to ex-pats, retirees and investors who want it all. Even the government of Belize will give you a hand when you decide to go ahead with your plan since The Trusts Act of 1992 made wealth preservation, citizenship and other advantages yours for the asking. These 7 tips should get you on the next plane to Belize if you haven’t already booked your flight!
DISCOVER BELIZE
10 Top-Rated Tourist Attractions in Belize
Belize has become one of the top travel destinations in the world because of its spectacular and intriguing attractions like the Great Barrier Reef, gigantic blue hole, white sandy beaches, numerous cayes and islands, pristine rain forests and jungles, abundant wildlife, eclectic and colorful cultures, and laid-back atmosphere. Here are the top ten most breath-taking spots to visit in Belize:
- Lighthouse Reef Atoll and the Blue Hole
- Ambergris Caye
- Placencia
- Turneffe Islands Atoll
- Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary & Jaguar Preserve
- Caye Caulker
- Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve
- Lamanai Archaeological Reserve
- Belize City
- San Ignacio
LUXURY PROJECTS IN BELIZE
GRAND BAYMEN AT AMBERGRIS CAYE
MARRIOTT RESIDENCES AT AMBERGRIS CAYE
MARRIOTT RESIDENCES AT AMBERGRIS CAYE
CARIBBEAN LIVING ON BELIZE’S FAVORITE ISLAND, AMBERGRIS CAYE
Conveniently nestled out of the tourist tracks yet only a few steps from San Pedro Town, Grand Baymen is located only a couple of blocks from the Caribbean waters. Specially crafted to deliver North American standards, the Gardens serves those who want the best of both worlds, a relaxing getaway while still having immediate access to all the local amenities.
This ideal community offers affordable 1 and 2BR suites, and features one of the only tennis courts on the island, a recently renovated fitness club, and an immaculate pool featuring a swim-up bar and island. Many have always dreamed of a life in the islands, but who could never afford Key West, St. Thomas, or the British Virgin Islands.
MARRIOTT RESIDENCES AT AMBERGRIS CAYE
MARRIOTT RESIDENCES AT AMBERGRIS CAYE
MARRIOTT RESIDENCES AT AMBERGRIS CAYE
EXPERIENCE SOPHISTICATED CARIBBEAN OCEANSIDE LIVING WITH THE RESIDENCES IN BELIZE
Offering studios, 1BR, 2BR, and 3BR condominium beach homes, the sophisticated resort graces a stunning white-sand beach and turquoise-blue Caribbean waters on Belize’s Ambergris Caye. Just a stroll from the heart San Pedro town, the Residences strike the perfect balance between a private resort community and a familiar small-town connection.
The old-world colonial-style design echoes the country’s rich British heritage, featuring local Belizean hardwoods throughout and San Pedrano family heirlooms in the main lobby space.
Individually selected homes are available for private purchase priced from $319,900 to $899,900.*