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Nevis vs Belize: trust jurisdictions side by side
Nevis and Belize are two of the 40 places we cover. Both are in the Americas and Caribbean and open for new trusts with us. The table sets out the facts we hold for each place side by side, with the source and date of every fact.
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Facts side by side
Shaded cells differ between the two places.
Rows we have not published for a place are listed below the table.
| Fact |  Nevis |  Belize |
|---|---|---|
| Governing law | Nevis International Exempt Trust Ordinance (Cap. 07.03(N)) | Trusts Act, Chapter 202 (Revised Edition 2020) |
| Perpetuity period | No rule against perpetuities; unlimited duration unless the deed says otherwise | Maximum 120 years from creation (s.6(1)), except charitable trusts |
| Registration | Entered on the register of international trusts through a registered agent | Register of International Trusts, not public (ss.65A, 65C) |
| Trustee requirement | A Nevis corporation or a trust company doing business in Nevis | International trust needs a trust agent in Belize (s.65E(1)) |
Not published for Nevis: foreign law rules and reporting to authorities. Ask us.
Not published for Belize: trust structure and asset protection rule. Ask us.
This is guidance, not legal or tax advice. Every fact has a source, listed under Sources with its date.
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- Nevis FSRC: Trusts. Used for governing law, perpetuity period, registration, trustee requirement.
- Financial Services Commission Belize: Laws and Amendments. Used for governing law.
- Trusts Act, Chapter 202 (Revised Edition 2020). Used for perpetuity period, registration, trustee requirement.
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