Articles of continuance

(1) Articles of continuance of a foreign foundation and any amendment thereto may be written in any language but, where such articles or amendment are not written in the English language, they must be accompanied by a certified translation into the English language. (2) Articles of continuance of a foreign foundation shall– (a) declare the intention of the foreign foundation, pursuant to a resolution in writing of its governing body, to continue its legal existence in Belize as a foundation; (b) state the name of the foreign foundation and the name under which it is being continued; (c) state the jurisdiction in which the foreign foundation is established and, if different, the jurisdiction in which it was originally formed; (d) state the date on which the foreign foundation was formed; (e) state such other provisions as are required to be included in the foundation charter of a foundation under this Act; and (f) be duly signed by all the members of the governing body or foundation council of the foreign foundation.