Legislative Affairs

Legislative Affairs

Curaçao welcomes foreign entrepreneurs and provides attractive fiscal incentives.
The fact that Curaçao is part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands creates additional opportunities.

Starting up a business in Curaçao

In general, starting up a business on Curacao is relatively easy. The first step is having a notary office establish a legal form.

This requires a number of licenses, the most important being:

  1. The business license from the Island Executive Council, permitting the corporation to operate in Curacao
  2. A director’s license for a non-Antillean managing director
  3.  A work and residence permit for the managing director.

This table provides an overview of compulsory registrations. For an overview of all permits, download the full 2007 investor’s guide (PDF).

Type Contact Objective Duration Costs (in US$)
Commercial Chamber of Commerce & Industry
Kaya Junior Salas 1
T: (+599-9) 461-1455
F: (+599-9) 461-5652
E: registry@curacao-chamber.an		 Gathering statistical information 1 day Depending on invested capital:
34 – 565 registration fee
34 – 480 annual fee
Tax Tax Inspectorate
Regentesselaan z/n
T: (+599-9) 734-2680
F: (+599-9) 736-7800		 Application of the Tax Identification Number (CRIB-number), to be used in administering all taxes 1 day No costs
Health Insurance Social Security Bank (SVB)
Pater Eeuwensweg 9
T: (+599-9) 434-4000
F: (+599-9) 462-6536
E: svb@svbcur.org		 Registration of both company and employees (appointment only), for employee’s health insurance. Also in case of accidents 1/2 hour No costs
Labor Dept. of Labor (DAZ)
Bellisimaweg 17
T: (+599-9) 737-1200
F: (+599-9) 736-5711
E: dazegc@curinfo.an		 Registration of the company in order to acquire the Labor Register. Monitoring low-wage employees employed by the company 1 week 28.25

Source: Dept. of Economic Affaires, Dos Mundos NV

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