2019-10-10

Guidelines for the Establishment or Acquisition of an Overseas Branch, Subsidiary, or Representative Office

The Financial Services Commission of Belize issues these guidelines to regulate Belizean licensees seeking to establish or acquire overseas branches, subsidiaries, or representative offices. The document mandates that applicants demonstrate financial stability, managerial fitness, and compliance with local laws while securing non-objection letters from host country regulators. It further specifies detailed application requirements, supervision protocols, and strict operational limitations, particularly prohibiting commercial activities for representative offices.

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