Opening a bed in breakfast in Belize

Member since 12 February 2018

findsallywNew member12 February 2018 23:06:17

My husband and I are looking at Ambergris Caye as a possible location to live and open a bed and breakfast.聽 It looks like you need to be a permanent resident or have a Belizean partner to start a business in Belize.聽 Is this correct?聽 As it looks like it could take a few years to become a resident.聽 We will end up hiring local residents, but will not have one as a business partner.聽 Any input would be greatly appreciated.聽 Thank you in advance

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terrific Serial expat

Member since 11 August 2013

terrificSerial expat13 February 2018 20:51:25

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You聽 just anwered your own Question if you 'will not have a partner' you will not have a business. Them's the rules.
Alternative if you are in the age bracket for QRP then you can open your buiness聽 without that need.You can (actually Must) employ local staff, BUT can only have an 'overseeing' position in your business, not a position that would be ordinarily a paid position, like chef, Bar staff or manager or even room maid. But you can be mine host to your guests. Hope that helps.

findsallyw New member

Member since 12 February 2018

findsallywNew member13 February 2018 22:24:24

I am 53 years old and will be 55 before moving to Belize.聽 We are hoping to buy an insisting bed and breakfast and it looks like a lot of Canadians and Americans have started a business there on their own.聽 belizeadventure.ca/business/ This website also gives a lot of information as well.聽 Lots to learn and lots to read up on.聽 Thank you.

terrific Serial expat

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terrificSerial expat13 February 2018 23:56:48

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Have you been to Belize and Ambergris Caye?
There are always lots of businesses for sale easier taking over an existing one but the rules are still applicable. Your ages put you well into the QRP range. Never buy any property or business sight unseen even of you do know the area in Question.

findsallyw New member

Member since 12 February 2018

findsallywNew member14 February 2018 03:11:48

I would always see something first. We are still in the research phase. We what to chat with other that have started a business in Belize and what is involved in doing so.

Zorpiedoman New member

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ZorpiedomanNew member19 February 2018 13:05:35

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Fishfish22 Member

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Fishfish22Member24 February 2018 13:27:02

Greetings from Canada!

We will be in Belize in April and would love to talk to you about your B&B business. You're welcome to connect with me at ****
Best to you - Andrea

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margewest Active member

Member since 07 July 2016

margewestActive member24 February 2018 13:50:24

I wish you the best!聽 Good luck! I mean that in a good way!

findsallyw New member

Member since 12 February 2018

findsallywNew member24 February 2018 17:47:34

Thank you! We are very excited to visit Ambergris Caye and speak to locals/expats about the island. Wish we were there right now. Big dumping of snow last night.

margewest Active member

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margewestActive member24 February 2018 18:26:01

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where are you now?

findsallyw New member

Member since 12 February 2018

findsallywNew member24 February 2018 19:21:13

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Vancouver Canada

Monkey Town brew Serial expat

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Monkey Town brewSerial expat05 March 2018 03:49:58

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Hi everyone. Just a reminder to please use the private messaging system to exchange personal information. Please don't post email or phone on the forum. Also use the classified section or PM's to discuss buying and selling. Thanks, y'all. Feel free to check the forum rules for any questions.