Practice Areas
Comprehensive counsel for every stage.
From the waterfront to the boardroom, our attorneys advise on matters across Belize and beyond.
Admiralty & Maritime Law
Southern Belize is home to the Port of Big Creek, one of the country's primary cargo ports, and Harvest Caye, the first cruise port/island getaway of its kind in the nation.
As the only certified admiralty & maritime lawyer in Belize, we are able to offer legal advice and handling of the following matters:
- Shipping contracts
- Charters
- Vessel Purchase & Financing
- Vessel Arrest
- Issues related to Insurance & Compliance
- CARICOM & International Trade
Banking & Financing Law
We ensure that our clients are informed of current laws and regulations and provide comprehensive advice on operational, regulatory and compliance matters. Our services include:
- Corporate Financing
- Financial consulting
- Business Financial Analysis
- Commercial Lending & Borrowing
- Investment Vehicles
- Refinancing your Debts
- Negotiation and Debt Settlement
- Derivatives Transactions
- US Banking Regulations (Chapter 13 and Chapter 7 Filing)
Business / Corporate Law
- Company Formation (Local and International Business Companies)
- Company Re-organization
- Asset/Stock Purchase and Sale Agreements
- Incorporation and Registration of Charities and NGOs
- Business Consulting
- Business Name Registration
- Contract Development and Review
- Partnerships & Joint Ventures
- Shareholders' Agreements
- Negotiations
- Employment contracts / Labor disputes
- Commercial Litigation
Business Incentives Program
The GOB offers certain duty exemptions and tax breaks for investment projects that meet the criteria under the Belize Fiscal Incentive Program. Flores & Co. LLP has successfully made such applications on behalf of clients.
Qualified Retiree Program
The GOB operates a Qualified Retiree Program that provides benefits, including duty exemptions, to retirees and their dependents that meet certain threshold requirements. Visit us to learn more about this program.
Estate Planning & Trust Law
Estate Planning can often be a difficult process. We can assist you in developing a plan that will secure your family's needs and offer comfort that your affairs are in order. Our services include:
- Drafting & Advising on Wills and Trusts
- Drafting & Advising on Powers of Attorney
- Letters of Administration
- Establishment of Trusts and other Asset Protection Vehicles
Real Estate Law
The real estate market in Belize is expanding, and even more rapidly in the south. Placencia and Hopkins offer many investment opportunities for locals and foreigners alike. We can provide you with innovative solutions in the development, construction, acquisition or disposal phases of your real estate transactions whether in Belize or the United States.
We have the experience to handle your real estate needs, including:
- Residential and Commercial Real Estate Transaction Consulting
- Real Estate Development and Financing Consulting
- Sale & Purchase Agreements
- Lease agreements
- Closing services
- Title Search
- Condominium Development Consulting
- Escrow Services
Landlord/Tenant Law
- · Drafting of Lease Agreements
- · Collection Processes
- · Negotiations
Foreclosure
- · Loan modification
- · Negotiations
- · Forbearance agreements
Taxation Law
We can help you navigate your tax needs by offering advice and providing solutions that ensure compliance. We offer services, including:
- Tax Planning
- Tax structuring
- Special Incentive Legislation
Offshore Services
- IBC Formation
- Offshore Trust Formation
- Private Offshore Foundation
Family Office
- Wealth Management
- Wealth Structuring
- Legal & Fiscal Planning
- Real Estate Asset Management