Minister of Budget Planning and Management is the Hon. The Ministry of Finance is located on the third floor, New Administration Building, Belmopan. The Financial Secretary is Jaime Alpuche. This Department is charged with several areas of responsibility including accounting and consolidated funds. This Act provides for the taxation of employed persons on the basis of their emoluments while the business sector - companies, professionals etc.
Businesses pay on a schedular basis by sector and source.
The Income Tax Department is located at the second floor of the Administration Building in Belize City. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is responsible for the administration and management of the external relations of Belize and the coordination of all activities within and outside Belize relating thereto. The major objective of the Ministry is to achieve sustainable economic and human development and security through policies that protect and promote our national interests. To achieve this objective, a few strategies have been developed which require greater emphasis on bilateral relations, more focused efforts at Missions abroad for trade, investment, the promotion of tourism and economic cooperation. These strategies are designed to assist in the goal of providing jobs and a dignified life of all Belizeans.