2019-11-04
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The Government of Belize issued this revised edition of the Stamp Duties Act to consolidate substantive laws as of December 31, 2020, incorporating amendments from various Acts between 2005 and 2018. The legislation establishes the management framework for stamp duties under Commissioners of Stamps and defines the legal nature of instruments, stamps, and related terms. It mandates the payment of specific duties on various legal documents and transactions while prescribing procedures for stamping, penalties for non-compliance, and allowances for spoiled or misused stamps.