You may have read or heard me speak about the reasons buying property in Belize is a good choice compared to other countries. One of those reasons is for PRIVACY PROTECTION. Certain countries are litigious. Certain professions are more litigious than others, which has people considering buying property worldwide using ENTITIES. There are tax benefits for owning property in an entity. A lawyer or a tax advisor would guide you in understanding the benefits and how it would impact your situation. If you would like a recommendation for a lawyer or tax advisor, contact us, and we’ll send you who…
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As the year comes to a close, I think I speak for many people when I say goodbye 2020! We are all glad the elections are over in the US, and here in Belize. We wait to see what the new PUP government will do for the country. Although it was a strange year, to say the least, it was also a year full of blessings both personally and professionally. I would like to first say THANK YOU to my family, my team, my employees, my agents, and our wonderful clients that we are helping to sell or buy property…
Teaching and educating others about Belize is something I really enjoy doing. That is why I belong to a mentor group … to learn how better to help my RE/MAX and passive investor clients. Together, we go over “the clues in the news “ and dissect it to generate real-world actions we can take to help navigate this stormy ride called life. We also do quarterly meetups and weekly calls. I just returned for my first in-person meet up since the Create Your Future™ Goals Setting Retreat, which we do every year in January. Virtual meetings are okay, but it…
Let me start by saying this is NOT a political article on whether you are for or against Trump. It’s how to legally pay as little tax as possible. Over the last few days, the national news outlets have focused on how President Donald Trump has not paid US income tax for 10 of the last 15 years or he has paid a total of $750.00. Remember the debate between him and Hillary Clinton some 4 years ago, and she asked him directly about his taxes, and Trump said it was because he was smart. Does that make you mad?…
I’m sure you may have already heard, but I can finally say with full confidence that as of October 19, 2020, you are free and welcome to visit, look at properties, and explore the beautiful place I call home… Belize. Since reopening to international leisure travel, incoming flights have been at more than 80% capacity, filled with eager travelers who are ready to enjoy Belize even with the restrictions. While the number of COVID-19 cases continues to grow in Belize since the last update, as well as the deaths, they are still extremely low when compared to our neighbors…