Duty Exemption Application Support
The Duty Exemption Program aims to assist companies within the tourism industry by reducing the expenses associated with improving the services that they offer. The program allows tour operators, tour guides and hotels to receive duty and tax exemption on vehicles and other items.
Requirements
Duty Exemption Request from your establishment
Accommodation/Tour Operator License
Business Registration Certificate
Pro Forma Invoice
Proof of Tax Receipt
Process Flow
1. Submit Required Documents
Quality Assurance & Industry Standards Department, Belize Tourism Board
2. Vetting Process
Belize Tourism Board forwards completed application to the Ministry of Tourism for vetting within 10 working days.
3. Support Letter Approval
The approved application is forwarded to the Ministry of Finance for final approval.
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Renewing Tour Guide Licensing Advisory
- As an additional cost saving measure for Tour Guides, the Belize Tourism Board will be facilitating and covering the cost of Police Records for tour guide license renewal applications submitted in the months of June, July and August 2022, only. After this period, Tour Guides seeking renewal of licenses will be required to apply and cover the cost of a Valid Police Record (not older than 6 months from submission), as per normal and in addition to requirements #1-5, above.
- Submit the completed, signed application form with all supporting documents by email to [email protected] . Kindly include in the subject line of the email, “Tour Guide Application, Name and License number”. An email acknowledging receipt will be issued within 2 business days which evidences receipt of your application. If an acknowledgment email is not sent to you, then your application was not received.
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1. Submit Required Documents. Quality Assurance & Industry Standards Department, Belize Tourism Board. 2. Vetting Process. Belize Tourism Board forwards completed application to the Ministry of Tourism for vetting within 10 working days. 3. Support Letter Approval. The approved application is forwarded to the Ministry of Finance for final approval.
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Tour Guide Licensing Advisory | Please be reminded that tour guide licenses expire July 31, 2018. Applications are now available at the BTB's Belize City Office and San Pedro office and your respective Associations.
Belize's tourism industry. They undergo rigorous trainings and examinations, for certification through the Belize Tourism Board (BTB) licenses. Learn More. A United Belize Tourism Industry… For renewing and applying for a Tour Operator license kindly download the form provided below. Learn More.
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