Real Estate
Buying or selling property
Understand the title, the terms of the transaction and the steps to transfer ownership. We assist with title searches and prepare the legal documents needed for Belize property transactions.
Explore Real EstateBelize City, Belize
Legal counsel for
life and business
in Belize
José M. Alpuche, Attorney-at-Law, advises individuals, families and businesses on property, commercial transactions, disputes and other matters involving Belize. Whether you are preparing to make a decision or responding to a problem that has already arisen, we help you understand what is at stake and what comes next.
- Qualified in Belize in 2011
- Independent practice in Belize City
- Elected President of the Bar Association of Belize in March 2026
Counsel for the decisions
you are facing
Each practice area has its own page with examples, Belize context and common questions. See all practice areas.
Corporate & Commercial
Starting or growing a business
Get advice on how to structure a venture, agree terms with business partners, or document a transaction with local or international parties.
Explore Corporate & CommercialDispute Resolution
Responding to a dispute
Work through what happened, what you want to achieve and which route deserves consideration. The firm advises on litigation, arbitration and mediation.
Explore Dispute ResolutionFamily Law
Making a decision for your family
Speak with the firm about divorce, adoption or another family matter involving Belize. An initial conversation can help clarify which questions need an attorney’s review.
Explore Family LawIntellectual Property
Protecting a brand, invention or creative work
Discuss trademark or patent registration and the protection of copyright in Belize. Early advice can help identify what is worth protecting and who should own it.
Explore Intellectual PropertyBanking, Finance, Tax & Regulatory
Working through financing, tax or regulatory questions
Get advice on financing documents, guarantees, security, Belize tax matters and regulatory issues relevant to a transaction or business.
Explore Banking, Finance, Tax & RegulatoryQualified Retired Persons Programme
Planning retirement in Belize
Discuss the Qualified Retired Persons Programme and how it fits with your plans for housing, family, finances and the timing of a move.
Explore the QRPMeet the people you’ll work with
José established his independent practice after serving as assistant legal counsel at Caribbean Investment Holdings Limited. His work brings together the perspective of in-house counsel and the direct contact of a boutique practice. Janine Ebanks-Alpuche manages the practice and is often your first point of contact. She previously administered the Qualified Retired Persons Programme at the Belize Tourism Board.
Meet José and Janine
Planning from outside Belize?
Buying property, establishing a business or preparing to retire often involves decisions in more than one country. You can contact the firm from abroad to discuss the Belize aspects of your plans and ask how an initial consultation can be arranged.
Read our Belize legal guidesTell us how we can help
Start with a brief description of the kind of matter and whether there is a date the office should know about. The office can tell you how to arrange an initial conversation.
The Northern Shops, Suite 19
1½ Miles Philip Goldson Highway
Belize City, Belize
Monday to Friday
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Belize time