Under Section 3 of the Customs Regulation (Prohibited and Restricted Goods) (Consolidation) Order, the goods listed in Part II of the Schedule under the heading “Restricted Goods – Outwards” may not be exported from Belize unless the conditions or restrictions specified therein are fully observed. Consequently, any apparatus, or any component part of such apparatus, intended for the transmission of radio waves may be exported only when a permit has been granted by Belize Telemedia Limited, the State‑owned telecommunications enterprise, or by a licence holder who has been authorised by that company to engage in the trade of such equipment.

Section 3 of Statutory Instrument No. 152 provides that no person or entity may import, install, sell for use, or use any item of equipment in Belize listed in the Schedule, which includes radio receivers, transmitters, transceivers and accessories, satellite communications equipment, telecommunications equipment, and electromagnetic radiating devices, unless the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) has issued a permit for that category of equipment. Under Section 4.2, an applicant for such a permit must submit a sample of the equipment where required, the prescribed fee, relevant literature, and the corresponding technical specifications. Section 5 authorises the PUC to recognise type approvals granted by other countries, provided the applicant supplies satisfactory documentary evidence demonstrating that the equipment qualifies for the recognition or exemption sought. Where a licensed telecommunications operator or service provider wishes to supply customer premises equipment and related services, it is sufficient for the operator or provider to attach a report confirming that the equipment has met acceptance testing requirements or has obtained international type approval.

Belize does not implement any de minimis threshold, which is the minimum value of goods below which customs do not charge duties.

According to Art. 194 of the Belize Companies Act, a foreign company that carries on business in Belize shall, at all times, have a registered agent in the country. Pursuant to Art. 194.2, no person shall act, or agree to act, as the registered agent of a foreign company unless that person has obtained a licence from the Financial Services Commission established under the Financial Services Commission Act or any other applicable enactment. According to Art. 3, a foreign company means a body corporate incorporated, registered or formed outside Belize.

The Electronic Transactions Act provides a comprehensive consumer protection framework that applies to online transactions. According to Art. 49, a person using electronic communications to sell goods or services to consumers shall (i) provide accurate, clear, and accessible information about themselves; (ii) describe the goods or services offered; and (iii) provide information about the terms, conditions, and costs associated with a transaction, among others.

Belize has acceded to the United Nations (UN) Convention on the Use of Electronic Communications in International Contracts.

Belize has adopted national legislation based on or influenced by the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) Model Law on Electronic Commerce.

Belize has not adopted national legislation based on or influenced by the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) Model Law on Electronic Signatures.

The Electronic Transactions Act establishes a safe harbour regime for intermediaries for copyright infringements. Under Section 46 of the Act, intermediaries or electronic commerce service providers are not subject to civil or criminal liability for information in an electronic record they did not originate, provided they meet the following conditions:
- They have no actual knowledge of the information causing civil or criminal liability.
- They are unaware of facts or circumstances indicating a likelihood of such liability.
- They follow the take-down procedure in Section 47 if:
(i) They acquire knowledge that the information gives rise to criminal liability.
(ii) They become aware of facts or circumstances indicating a likelihood of civil or criminal liability.

The Electronic Transactions Act establishes a safe harbour regime for intermediaries beyond copyright infringements. Under Section 46 of the Act, intermediaries or electronic commerce service providers are not subject to civil or criminal liability for information in an electronic record they did not originate, provided they meet the following conditions:
- They have no actual knowledge of the information causing civil or criminal liability.
- They are unaware of facts or circumstances indicating a likelihood of such liability.
- They follow the take-down procedure in Section 47 if:
(i) They acquire knowledge that the information gives rise to criminal liability.
(ii) They become aware of facts or circumstances indicating a likelihood of civil or criminal liability.

It is reported that Belize’s approach to SIM registration requires mobile network operators to collect and store users’ personal information and proof of identity. The relevant legislation could not be found.

According to Art. 4 of Online Gaming Regulations, any person who conducts or intends to conduct any online gaming in or from within Belize shall apply to the Gaming Control Board for a licence.
In June 2025, the government announced that Belize had imposed a moratorium on the issuance of online gaming licences. Consequently, no online gaming operators are presently licensed to conduct business from within Belize.

According to Art. 27 of the Trade Licensing Act, any person wishing to commence a service business must obtain a license and pay an annual fee. Any person who carries on a business without first obtaining a license from the Board commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction for each offence to a fine not exceeding 100 BZD (approx. 50 USD).

According to the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) Resolution, no person or entity shall import, install, sell or use any telecom equipment in Belize without a permit from the PUC.

Section 3 of the "Accounting Records (Maintenance) Act" stipulates that every entity shall retain its accounting records within Belize at its registered office. In circumstances where an entity does not maintain a registered office in Belize, it is required to keep its accounting records at the office of its registered agent located in Belize.