Ministry of Natural Resources and Agriculture
Belmopan, Belize, C.A. ph: (501) 802-2711, (501) 802-2249;
Fax: (501) 802-2333, (501) 802-2083
Email: ceo@mnra.gov.bz, info@mnra.gov.bz
{LAND TAX (PARTIAL REMISSION OF ARREARS) ACT, 2013
THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE LANDS AND SURVEYS DEPARTMENT IS CURRENTLY IMPLEMENTING A PARTIAL REMISSION OF LAND TAX ARREARS PROGRAMMME, ALSO REFERRED TO AS “LAND TAX AMNESTY PROGRAMME” DESIGNED TO AFFORD LAND OWNERS THE OPPORTUNITY TO SETTLE THEIR OUTSTANDING LAND TAX AND SPECULATION TAX ARREARS OVER A SIX MONTH PERIOD.
THE PROGRAMME PROVIDES FOR THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
a) Twenty five percent (25%) remission of tax up to fiscal year 2012/13
b) Waiver of interest accrued inclusive of any penalties for non-payment up to fiscal year 2012/13
c) Enter into a written contractual arrangements expressing interest to participate in the “Land Tax Programme”.
d) Participants shall pay the balance of outstanding taxes, after partial remission, shall be paid in full before the expiration of the Land Tax Amnesty period
e) Failure to comply with the contractual agreement nullifies the participant to benefit of the remission granted under this programme and the entire tax due before such remission shall become immediately due and payable and may be recovered in the manner provided in the Land Tax Act.
Further clarification and information relating to the Land Tax Partial Remission of Arrears Programme can be obtained at the Lands and Surveys Department in the City of Belmopan, District Towns and Belize City.
COMMISSIONER OF LANDS AND SURVEYS
30th January 2013
