The global economy is an ever shifting, ever changing ‘organism’. Always changing its form and reinventing itself, it derives its power from a constantly changing source. On a smaller scale, the same can be said of Curaçao’s economy. Different factors cause the local economy to take on a different form, and the local economy needs […]
In this issue we introduce Jo-Ann Martis, employee of the Department of Trade Promotion, Investment Promotion and Business Information at the Curaçao Chamber of Commerce and Industry. “We have new views for Curaçao. I know that Curaçao’s future is promising…as long as we set aside our differences and put our heads together.” – Jo-Ann Martis […]
Curaçao has been a hub for international business for a very long time. It all started in the 1940s when the island developed its legislation to accommodate the formation and transfer of international companies to the island. Through tax treaties, Curaçao became a renowned financial jurisdiction and prospered for many decades. TEXT PRISCILLA LOTMAN AND […]
The Curaçao Chamber of Commerce and Industry is the voice of private enterprise in Curaçao. It represents the general interests of the Curaçao business community, registers businesses, and provides information and services to local and international companies with an interest in doing business in and with (other businesses in) Curaçao. TEXT DENISE VIJBER The Chamber […]
TEXT TAHNEE M. BRUIN The Curaçao Chamber of Commerce and Industry is the voice of private enterprise in Curaçao. It represents the general interests of the Curaçao business community, registers businesses, and provides information and services to local and international companies with an interest in doing business in and with (other businesses in) Curaçao. In […]
Dear readers, The year 2017 starts with exiting economic prospects. Damen Shipyards Group will soon take over the operations of Curaçao Drydock Company and will invest 40 Million US Dollars in the infrastructure and training facilities for personnel. Curaçao also found a strategic partner in Guangdong Zhenrong Energy, which will invest in, modernize and operate […]
As a starting entrepreneur, you may face the issue of whether to start out as a sole proprietorship or a private limited liability company, a Besloten Vennootschap (B.V.). Even if you are already operating a business, it is still wise to evaluate whether your current form of business is the right one and whether it […]
Dear readers, Happy New Year, or as we like to say in Curaçao, Bon Aña! The people of Curaçao anticipate great things for 2016. With a new Minister of Economic Development, and several new plans, like the Tourism Master Plan, in the pipeline, Curaçao will have even more to offer local business owners and foreign […]
Dear readers, The inner city of Willemstad has been on UNESCO’s World Heritage list for 20 years and has yet to be developed to its full potential, not only as a shopping and cultural center, but surely as a residential area. In terms of the shopping area, the case for expanding the tax- and duty-free […]
Ten to fifteen years ago, the notion of “self service IT” was a concept feared by IT managers. Considering the challenges related to supporting a growing group of users, IT teams ensured control and standardization in their respective environments. In the ideal scenario for IT teams, only a small group of influential users could deviate […]
