One of the main benefits for the investors utilizing the Fiscal Incentives Program is the duty exemption. To be able to provide this service, BELTRAIDE needs to work hand in hand with the Belize Customs and Excise Department. BELTRAIDE will commence training in early December 2012 to transition into using the ASYCUDA WORLD (Automated SYstems for CUstoms DAta); which is leading media software that Integrates Customs Information Systems in more than 80 countries.
ASYCUDA began with an UNCTAD initiative to reduce transaction costs throughout the trade transaction chain, with potential cost savings per annum of $100 billion worldwide. It will be used to generate statistical economic analysis, manifests and customs declarations, accounting procedures, and transit and suspense procedures.
Belize has proudly implemented the software at Punta Gorda and Big Creek since June and August 2010 respectively, Phillip Goldson International Airport since May 2011, Belize City in September 2011, Benque Viejo Customs Station since July 2012 and Santa Elena Customs Stations since August 2012.
BELTRAIDE will be providing Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) between Concession Holders and Customs. Once the due diligence of the Fiscal Incentive request is done, the System will automatically authorize or be flagged by a BELTRAIDE authorized personnel. This should then speed up the process in getting your goods assessed by Customs within 1-3 business days given that all requirements are met. Overall, this system will facilitate control of the import and exports in our country, Belize.
BELTRAIDE only accepts invoices for the processing of duty exemption request during this transition period. Thereafter, invoices will need to be submitted by your customs broker who will then upload it to the ASYCUDA system for BELTRAIDE’s personnel to conduct due diligence and approve online.
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SBDCBelize is having our very first workshop! Workshop Topic: Establishing a Business in Belize Place: University of Belize, Business Campus,West Landivar Date: November 21st, 2012 Time: 8:30am to 12:00pm
Cost: FREE!!!
Contact the office at 223-3195 for more information, or by email at: sbdc@belizeinvest.org.bz
BELTRAIDE Launches New Website
October 18, 2012 – In an effort to continuously promote Belize and offer reliable and updated trade and investment information, the Belize Trade and Investment Development Service (BELTRAIDE), has re-designed its website, www.belizeinvest.org.bz. This new and improved website supports BELTRAIDE’s strong brand recognition, enhances awareness of Belize, and creates a portal to other useful websites.
The website features a clean design with organized descriptions covering the breadth of Belize’s priority sectors, the purpose of investing in Belize, the procedures to establish a business in Belize, resources, export development, and other updated and relevant information. Additionally, the website incorporates modern tools such as social media, and other user user-friendly features. Continue reading “BELTRAIDE Launches New Website”
“GSR Energy Limited is one of the winners of the 2012 IDEAS Energy Innovation Contest for the Caribbean. The award is in the form of a grant for the Bagasse Co-Generation Project. An excerpt from the link in regards to the contest is provided below.
After three years of self-funded effort, GSR Energy Limited’s Bagasse Co-Generation Project has received a vote of confidence from an international consortium.
In addition to grant funding, GSR Energy Limited will receive technical and business development support to implement the Sugar Cane Bio-Refinery Project which is comprised of the Bagasse Co-Generation Project fully integrated with an Ethanol Plant.
GSR Energy Limited will also receive access to other experts, policy makers, institutions and potential financial partners.”
Further details are provided in the following link:
http://iadb.org/en/topics/energy/ideas/ideas,3808.html
Source: Inter- American Development Bank: http://iadb.org/en/topics/energy/ideas/ideas,3808.html
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