Employer of Record in Belize

Businesses can only operate smoothly in Belize if they comply with local labor laws including drafting compliant employment contract agreements and meeting taxation and payroll obligations. Learn more about the employment laws and regulations in Belize below, to avoid any compliance issues.

Onboarding Process

We can help you get a new employee started in Belize quickly, with a minimum onboarding time of just 1-2 working days. The timeline starts once the employee submits all required information onto the Playroll platform and completes any necessary local authority registrations. For non-nationals, the Right to Work assessment (if applicable) may add up to three extra days. Additional time may be needed for follow-ups on this assessment.

Payroll Cycle in Belize

The payroll cycle in Belize is usually Monthly, with employees being paid as stipulated in employment contract.

Running payroll in Belize is complex, especially when you're hiring without a local entity. Local laws determine everything from tax withholdings and reporting deadlines to benefit contributions and currency requirements. Missteps can lead to fines, payment delays, or unhappy employees. An Employer of Record takes this burden off your plate by handling the full payroll process. Acting as the legal employer, the EOR ensures you remain compliant with all payroll-related obligations, while still allowing you to manage your team’s day-to-day work and performance.

Key Ways an EOR Supports Payroll in Belize:

• Key Ways an EOR Supports Payroll in Belize:
• Compliance Assurance: Ensures payroll aligns with local tax laws, labor regulations, and statutory deadlines.
• Payroll Processing & Tax Management: Calculates salaries, applies correct tax withholdings, and submits required reports.
• Benefits & Social Security Contributions: Manages employer obligations for pensions, health insurance, and other legal entitlements.
• Contract Generation & HR Administration: Drafts compliant employment contracts and supports onboarding, terminations, and HR tasks.
• Currency Payments: Issues timely salary payments in local currency, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time.

In Belize, work permits and visas are essential for employers hiring foreign workers. The process involves submitting applications to the Ministry of Labour, meeting specific eligibility criteria, and providing required documentation such as job offers and qualifications. Key visa types include the Temporary Employment Visa, Permanent Employment Visa, Skilled Worker Visa, and Temporary Work Permit for Volunteers. Employers must ensure they follow the appropriate procedures and demonstrate that local workers cannot fill the positions in order to sponsor foreign employees.

Mandatory Leave Entitlement in Belize

The annual leave entitlement in Belize is 14 days for a full time worker. These can include public holidays on top of that or within those days, which would otherwise be unpaid.

An Employer of Record (EOR) helps businesses manage annual leave, paid time off (PTO), and local holidays across the globe, including in Belize. By partnering with an EOR, companies ensure full compliance with local labor laws in Belize when it comes to annual leave and time-off management. EOR providers like Playroll offer platforms that simplify tracking and managing employee time off in Belize. By outsourcing this responsibility to Playroll, you can streamline leave management, ensure compliance, and free up time to focus on other business priorities.