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Belize

Belize

Your guide to the employment landscape, working customs and local labor laws in Belize

(The data below is for reference only. You may refer to the official government websites or contact us for updates.)

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CapitalBelmopan
CurrencyBelize Dollar (BZD)
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish, Belizean Creole, Yucatec, Mopán, Kekchí
Payroll FrequencyWeekly, Bi-Weekly, Bi-Monthly, Monthly
GDP per Capita$6,096
Employer Tax5.50% - 8.13%
CapitalBelmopan
CurrencyBelize Dollar (BZD)
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish, Belizean Creole, Yucatec, Mopán, Kekchí
Payroll FrequencyWeekly, Bi-Weekly, Bi-Monthly, Monthly
GDP per Capita$6,096
Employer Tax5.50% - 8.13%

Talent Landscape Analysis

Belize has one of the smallest economies in Central America with a Freedom Score of 56.6 making it 19th freest index in 2022. Belize focuses its economy heavily on agriculture (10.2%), tourism and services (71.1%), which make up 81.3% of its entire economy. Significant foreign investments can be seen in the energy, telecommunications, and agricultural sectors, with a 4.8% share (2020) in the GDP of the country.

Major economic Cities

Belize City

Skills in demand

Tourism Professionals, Education Professionals, Medical Professionals, Engineering Professionals, ICT Professionals

Belize map

Salary Data

Some common jobs in Belize with average monthly data is mentioned below:

Employing in Belize

Hiring in Belize requires you to be aware of the local employment laws, benefits, payroll, and taxes. Below is everything you need to know on how to successfully onboard talents from Belize.

Employee Contract
Leave Policy
Payroll
Taxes
Offboarding & Termination
Visa and Immigration
Employee Contract

Basic

 

Contracts in Belize can either be oral or written. In practice, employers hand out written contracts to employees for employment. The language for the contracts must be in English.

 

Probation Period

 

The probationary period for employees is up to 2 weeks.

 

13th Month Pay

 

The 13th-month pay is not mandatory in Belize.

 

Employee Benefits

 

Full-time employees in Belize are ensured to have insurance benefits such as

  • Maternity Allowance
  • Maternity Grant
  • Sickness Benefit
  • Invalidity Pension
  • Medical Care
  • Disablement Grant
  • Disablement Pension
  • Constant Attendance  Allowance
  • Retirement Pension
  • Survivor’s Grant

Employee Contract

Basic

 

Contracts in Belize can either be oral or written. In practice, employers hand out written contracts to employees for employment. The language for the contracts must be in English.

 

Probation Period

 

The probationary period for employees is up to 2 weeks.

 

13th Month Pay

 

The 13th-month pay is not mandatory in Belize.

 

Employee Benefits

 

Full-time employees in Belize are ensured to have insurance benefits such as

  • Maternity Allowance
  • Maternity Grant
  • Sickness Benefit
  • Invalidity Pension
  • Medical Care
  • Disablement Grant
  • Disablement Pension
  • Constant Attendance  Allowance
  • Retirement Pension
  • Survivor’s Grant

Leave Policy

Public and Provincial Holidays

Leave Information

Payroll

Taxes

Offboarding & Termination

Visa and Immigration

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