The Government of Belize has provided new details on its proposed Belize Revenue Authority (BRA), describing the reform as a major step toward modernizing the country’s tax administration.

In a statement issued on September 4, 2026, the Ministry of Finance and Belize Tax Service Department said the proposed authority is intended to strengthen revenue collection, improve taxpayer services and respond to an increasingly digital economy.

Under the proposed structure, the BRA would have greater administrative and operational flexibility than a traditional government department while remaining subject to Belizean laws, constitutional requirements and government oversight.

The Government stressed that the authority would not have the power to create new taxes. Tax rates, duties and statutory charges would continue to be established through legislation.

A major issue is the future of current Belize Tax Service employees. The Government said existing staff would need to apply for positions within the new authority because the organizational structure and job descriptions will change.

Officials said employees who successfully transition to the BRA will receive appropriate compensation for their public-service years, while those who do not join the authority will be placed elsewhere within the wider Public Service under stated conditions.

For taxpayers, the Government says the reform is expected to eventually bring faster processing, improved digital services, clearer procedures and stronger action against tax evasion and revenue leakage.

The announcement comes as the proposed revenue authority continues to attract attention from public-sector employees and other stakeholders, making the reform an important Belize political and governance issue ahead of further implementation steps.