Belize Timeshare & Escrow Services Ltd. (“The Firm”) has specialized staff and legal expertise in all aspects of structuring quality legal solutions for Hotel, Resort and other developmental projects resulting in increased tax savings for the client coupled with savings in time.
The firm specializes only in this aspect of Law and has the support staff (Accounting, Lawyers, Banking and Escrow Agents) and contacts to expedite and facilitate client goals coupled with structuring international tax structures for the most efficient if not tax free methods of international fund transfers. Since Projects are large and capital intensive, the relationship is intended to be long term and professional. The firm prides itself on securing a few good clients rather than high turnover.
REGULATORY REGIME
In line with the new legislation, our principals are lawyers entitled to practice law in Belize and as such are members of various local and international organizations with strict ethical codes. We highly regard and are bound by the Legal Profession Act, Chapter 320 of the Laws of Belize, 2000, various local (Belize Bar, Offshore Practitioner’s & Realtor’s Association) and International Codes of Conduct resulting from strict admissions and enrollment in the following:
IBA - International Bar Association
STEP - Society of Trust & Estate Practitioners
ASIPI - Interamerican Association of Intellectual Property
ITPA - International Tax Planning Association
AREBB - Association of Real Estate Brokers of Belize
BAR - The Belize Bar Association
BOPA - Belize Offshore Practitioners Association
LOCAL CONTACTS
The firm has established and maintains continued productive working relationships with all departments of government dealing with the subject areas including the Department of Lands and Surveys, The Registrar General, Belize Trade and Investment Development Service, The Companies Registry, The International Business Companies (IBC) Registry and the Belize Tourism Board (BTB) together with various Governmental Ministries.
INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE- IMMEDIATE RESULTS
Having worked in the international legal arena for many years, the values and work ethic represent the efficient use of technology and catered services adapted to meet the specific requirements of large multinationals and high net worth individuals. Service has now become immediate. Colour copies of documents/ Certificates & Titles can now be delivered the same day of receipt via scanning and email in line with the demands of international expectations.
FOUNDER
Emil Arguelles, LLB, CLE, TEP
Speaker of the House of Representatives of Belize
- Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI, U.S.A.
- University of the West Indies, Cave Hill, Barbados
- Norman Manley School of Law, Kingston, Jamaica
- Crown Counsel, Office of Director of Public Prosecutions
- Former Belize Chess Champion
- Honorary Consul of Poland in Belize
- Member, Belize Trade Licensing Board
- Former Executive Member, Bar Association
- Member, Association of Real Estate Brokers of Belize
- Executive Member, Belize Chamber of Commerce & Industry
Languages: English, Spanish, Mandarin, and Hebrew
35 New Road | Belize City, Belize | Central America
Tel: 501-223-0088 | 501-223-0858 | Fax: 501-223-6403
info@timeshareandescrow.com