We will occasionally post the text of legislation and policies that may significantly affect the Placencia area.   We are posting this information solely as a public service, and while we will do our best to make the posted information conforms to the original, we make absolutely no representation or warranty as to the accuracy of the text.  Belize laws current through December, 2000 are also available at http://www.belizelaw.net.

Village Councils Bill, 1998

Belize Cruise Tourism Policy

Please note: services and goods in Belize are subject to a 12.5% general sales tax (GST).  Hotels/resorts must charge a 9% hotel tax on accommodations.  By law, all rates quoted for goods and services must include the GST, but quoted hotel room rates need not include the hotel tax.  All of our package rates include both GST and hotel taxes.  As required by law, rates for tours quoted on our Website include the 12.5% GST.  Many hotels and resorts also impose a service charge.  We have included service charges in package rates unless specifically stated otherwise. 

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Last modified: November 06, 2011

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