It is reported that Belize does not mandate functional separation for operators with significant market power (SMP) in the telecom market. However, there is an obligation of accounting separation. In addition, according to Art. 30 of the Telecommunications Act, the Public Utilities Commission of Belize may prescribe reasonable accounting procedures in accordance with international accounting and costing standards to determine the cost of operations, which shall be followed and implemented by all public telecommunication service providers.

According to Art. 16 of the Telecommunications Act, the Public Utilities Commission of Belize (PUC) may consider any element of national interest, policy or security in granting a license. In addition, under Art. 18, the PUC, in granting the license, shall require the licensee, at the request of the Government, to cooperate with the Minister in national security matters. In addition, according to Art. 19, the PUC may suspend, modify, revoke or refuse to renew a license for national security or public interest reasons.

Belize is not a signatory of the 1996 World Trade Organization (WTO) Information Technology Agreement (ITA) nor the 2015 expansion (ITA II).

It is reported that government contracting is often undermined by administrative inertia, corruption, and partisan influence. Foreign firms have additionally cited constrained competitive access, particularly in procurement involving state-owned enterprises (SOEs), as well as regulatory incoherence and procedural bottlenecks that obstruct the delivery of projects linked to purchasing agreements.

Belize is not a party to the WTO Agreement on Government Procurement (GPA).

It is reported that applicants for the “.bb” domain must be domiciled in Barbados. Moreover, the registration of a “.bb” domain name requires a locally incorporated Barbadian company, together with a local contact, physical address, and telephone number.

The Consumer Protection Act provides a comprehensive framework for consumer protection that also applies to online transactions. Part IV of the Act addresses distance selling, which would include Internet-based commerce. In addition, according to Art. 16 (a), introduced by the amendment of the Electronic Transactions Act of 2014, a person who uses electronic communications to sell goods or services to consumers shall provide accurate and accessible information describing the goods or services, as well as information about the terms, conditions, and costs associated with a transaction.

Barbados has not signed the United Nations (UN) Convention on the Use of Electronic Communications in International Contracts.

Barbados has enacted national legislation based on the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) Model Law on Electronic Commerce, namely the Electronic Transactions Act.

Barbados has enacted national legislation modelled on the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) Model Law on Electronic Signatures, namely the Electronic Transactions Act.

According to the "General and certification requirements for licensed and license-exempt radio apparatus used for radio communication", all transmitting devices must be type-approved before sale in the country. The following documentation is required when submitting a request for type approval: the test reports, the name of the device, the name and address of the applicant & manufacturer, the model number, the certification from a recognised standards body FCC, ETSI or ICC, pictures of the device/component, and the device Manual. This process usually takes 3–5 business days, depending on the backlog of approvals and whether all the information has been submitted.

It is reported that, for online purchases made by credit card in foreign transactions, cardholders must select USD or the relevant foreign currency at the checkout or payment stage. Such transactions count towards an annual foreign exchange allowance and are subject to a 2% foreign exchange fee. It is also reported that exchange controls do not apply to foreign currency accounts. Where the annual allowance is exceeded, a foreign exchange application must be submitted for approval.

It is reported that the de minimis threshold, defined as the minimum value of goods below which customs authorities do not levy duties, is BBD 60 (approx. USD 30), which is considerably lower than the USD 200 threshold recommended by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC).