Property Acquisition

Fee-simple Titles, trusts and Leaseholds are all common ways for foreigners to acquire property.
US citizens would be considered “Partners, Speculators” when buying land with a citizen of Belize. It’s considered a “land lease” which allows non descendants of Belize to develop land.
Land is a regenerative investment vehicle, where annual taxes are $100 up to 100K with no capital gains. There is no inheritance tax when passing a property onto a loved one.

Sustainability

Sustainability practices like rain harvesting, solar powered farming and off grid living are widely used.
Industries like agroforestry and agriculture are thriving with minimal strain on the economy.

Development

Brick and mortar opportunities from tourism are endless
There are no Air rights, so building a home with several floors, an office building or Boutique Hotel is ideal for maximizing your investment.
There’s no zoning for commercial use so you can have a Brick and Mortar with rentals/AirBNB on the upper floors in a residential neighborhood.

Rental Properties

There’s more than 500K overnight tourists annually, so there’s a huge market for short term rentals in need of more inventory.

Construction

The Island is full of undervalued areas with low construction costs.
Homes can be built hurricane proof and off grid with wind and solar power. Water and waste systems are highly sustainable.
Certain parts of the Island have direct access to Mexico ideal for purchasing and hauling materials more easily.

Farming

The main agricultural products in Belize are sugar, bananas, and citrus fruits, which are exported. Other products include corn, rice, beans, sorghum, coconut, cacao, and coffee.
Belize's agriculture sector is a key part of the country's economy, contributing to food security and employing a large portion of the population.