With the recent advances in technology our world has become one interlinked group of nations. Curaçao, being a small part of our globe offers many opportunities for multinational investors. This guide was prepared to better acquaint potential investors with the business climate in Curaçao. The information contained in the following pages was comprised through the mutual efforts of many people in vital sectors of the economy. Their effort in making this guide as concise as possible is appreciated. The guide is not intended to be all encompassing, yet it serves as a good reference to the Curaçao business environment. If further information should be required, please do not hesitate to contact us. We are looking forward to the establishment of mutually beneficial communication channels, and in making Curaçao your island of business in the Caribbean.
CONTENTS
GENERAL INFORMATION...................................................................................................................... 1 ECONOMIC INDICATORS ............................................................................................................................... 2 LABOR ............................................................................................................................................................ 3 UTILITY RATES ............................................................................................................................................. 5 PROCEDURES FOR INCORPORATION .......................................................................................................... 10 TAXATION OF COMPANIES ......................................................................................................................... 12 INTERNATIONAL TRADE & INDUSTRY........................................................................................... 14 CURAÇAO AS A MARKET