Company Formation in Curacao

Foreign investors interested in opening companies in the Netherlands have various options in terms of industry and location. When speaking about the places where one can open Dutch companies, Curacao and the Dutch Antilles are perhaps the best-known ones.

During the last several years, Curacao has become one of the most stable economies in the Caribbean region which has attracted a large number of foreign investors here. Curacao offers a wide variety of business activities which can be carried out in several industries. Our company formation consultants in the Netherlands can offer information on the investment climate in Curacao.

Requirements to open a company in Curacao

Not long ago, Curacao created the program Open Hands which acts as a stimulant for foreign investments. The program enables foreign investors to be subject to the same requirements as local ones in terms of company formation in Curacao.

In order to register a company in Curacao, one must follow the next step:

• -          choose the appropriate business forms;
• -          prepare the incorporation documents;
• -          file the documents with the Commercial Register of the Curacao Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Our company registration advisors in the Netherlands can help you select a type of structure for you company in Curacao.

Types of companies in Curacao

From a structure point of view, Curacao offers the same types of companies as the Netherlands. This means that the following types of structures are available for company registration in Curacao:

• -          the private limited liability company, which is the same with the Dutch BV;
• -          the public limited liability company, the NV;
• -          the partnership;
• -          the sole proprietorship;
• -          the foundation.

Our agents in the Netherlands can explain the requirements for each structure available for registration in Curacao.

How to register a company in Curacao

In order to set up a business in Curacao, an entrepreneur must file the following information with the Chamber of Commerce:

• -          the trade name of the company;
• -          the name of the company manager or managers;
• -          the nationality of the investor;
• -          an investment plan.

There are no minimum share capital requirements to open a BV in Curacao.

Once the Trade Register issues the business license for the Curacao company, it must register with the tax authorities and obtain a VAT number.

For assistance in company formation in Curacao, do not hesitate to contact us.