These include:

• Any body of persons whether such body be a legal person or not;
• Any managing agent of an employer
• The personal representative of deceased employers;
• A person engaged in plying for hire (private drivers) of any vehicle or vessel which is obtained for use by the owner under a contract of bailment (other than a hire purchase agreement), the owner;
• A a person employed for the purpose of game or recreation engaged or paid through a club, the manager, or where the club is managed by a committee, the members of the committee of the club

Note: The term insurable employment and contract of service plays a vital role in determining whether a person is an Employer and must register.

To Register:

Registration for the below Ownership types and categories are completed in person at any Social Security Board branch office within seven (7) days of employing your first employee.

Required:

• Proof of identity such as a valid Social Security card or passport
• Evidence of business address in Belize
• Other business registration documents
• A listing of all employees. This listing can be provided within fourteen (14) days after registration or at the time of application submission by completing the Employer List (R1A) form

Upon registration, you are provided with a unique registration number for each business of the Employer/Owner. This number is to be used for all future transactions and correspondence with the Social Security Board.

Industry Type/ Nature of Business:

To register as an Employer refers to apply for one establishment at a specified address. If more than one business activity occurs under a single management, the business with the largest number of employees will be selected as the category for Industry/Nature of Business.

Categories & Ownership Types:

INDIVIDUAL

• Sole Proprietor: A business that is owned and run by one individual.
• Partnership: A business where two or more people share ownership.

COMPANY

• Limited Liability: A privately held commercial enterprise that has one or more registered employees. is a form of incorporation that limits the amount of liability undertaken by the company’s shareholders
• Non-Governmental Organization (NGO):   A non-profit group that functions independently of any government
• Church: A place of worship where one or more persons are employed in insurable employment.
• Government: A ministry or department that is owned by the Government of Belize.
• Quasi Government: Authorities, districts, commissions, corporations, and municipal departments that are essentially owned by the Government of Belize.

Inactive Employer / Closure of Business

• If the business permanently closes or is temporarily out of business, you must inform Social Security immediately. The Owner(s) must contact their SSB Branch Office to complete a ‘CLOSURE Update’ of their business registration record.
• The actual date of closure or inactivity of the business must be provided as this information will be used to calculate any amounts to be paid or payable at the time contributions are due.
• The employer or employer’s representative must provide a reason for the closure.
• Failure to submit the correct closure date and reason for closure may lead to court action, garnishment or distress, i.e. if an employee claims a benefits and there is incorrect information on behalf of the employer.
• At the time of closure or inactivity, the employee’s and the employer’s contributions must be paid in full to avoid any delays in claims and payments to employees.