Information Booklet - CIFA: Curaçao International Financial Services

Curaçao International Financial Center
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Curaçao is an autonomous country within the Kingdom of the
Netherlands and an established, secure and reliable International
Financial Center. For over 70 years, the Caribbean Island of Curaçao has
shown its strength in its multilingual and highly educated workforce.
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The business culture is a mix of
European and Latin-American
nationalities and languages, making
Curaçao the ideal hub for international
operations wanting to conduct
business with Latin America.
Clients perceive the jurisdiction as a
knowledgeable and price-competitive
alternative to the Anglo-Saxon
solutions in the Caribbean region.
As an International Financial Center, Curaçao
has in-depth expertise in the following areas:
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Asset Protection & Estate Planning
Cross-Border Investment Structures
Trading Structures
Family Office & Fund Administration
Asset Protection & Estate Planning
Curaçao offers competitive products and services for
establishing efficient inbound and outbound structures
related to, among others:
• Financing and Equity Investments
• International Banking
• Aircraft Leasing
•Shipping
• IP Licensing
Curaçao has a wide variety of products and services geared towards the legal preservation of
family and corporate assets. It involves making effective preparations to ensure that clients’ wishes
regarding the transfer and allocation of their property are strictly followed.
Considering the in-depth knowledge and experience of the professionals in Curaçao, investors and
multinationals are continuously making optimal use of these products and services, as well as of
Curaçao’s fiscal incentives.
In addition, assets are protected from litigation, fiscal erosion, political and operational risks. The
assets are fully protected by both Curaçao and Dutch law. The protection of the beneficiary is
guaranteed up to the Supreme Court of the Netherlands in The Hague.
Due to the high service standards as well as special tax regulations, quite a large number of investment,
holding, finance, royalty, real estate and shipping companies, and branches of reputable international
banks and accounting firms, are established in Curaçao. The modern tax regime in Curaçao is
characterized by incentives well known in OECD and EU countries such, as the participation exemption,
fiscal unity and merger incentives.
Curaçao is a reputable jurisdiction which benefits from clear administrative practices due to
its connection with the Dutch Kingdom. Furthermore, Curaçao provides for a high level of
confidentiality due to the fact that information on the public record is kept to a minimum. Curaçao
will only share information on agreed and transparent protocols under a Tax Information Exchange
Agreement (TIEA) reflecting the Organization for Economic Development (OECD) standards for
tax information exchange.
Cross-Border Investment Structures
Curaçao provides solutions to international investors in a wide range of industries through tax
efficient planning and structuring, and has proven to create these strategies for both inbound and
outbound investments mainly to and from Latin America and Europe.
In today’s globally competitive environment, investors seek to mitigate common risks such as
currency, political and economic risks. Curaçao helps investors develop cross-border opportunities
while offering a diversification through which these risks may be mitigated.
Trading Structures
Curaçao offers international businesses a favorable location to conduct international trade activities,
both physical and virtual, as well as online services.
Curaçao has two free zones: the Harbor Free Zone Distribution Center and the Airport Free
Zone Merchandise Center. Curaçao’s Free Zones are fenced-in areas where goods can be stored,
displayed, packed, manufactured, released from bond and where services, for example regional
repair centers, may be rendered. Import, export and transit are completely duty-free and special
tax incentives are provided to free zone companies that service consumers and companies outside
of Curaçao.
Through laws in which the legal principles for the conduct of e-commerce and the processing of
electronic transactions are set and the establishment of multiple E-zones, Curaçao has positioned
itself as a leading e-commerce hub. Curaçao’s redundant fiber connectivity provides intercontinental
linkages by means of multiple submarine cables and its top tier data centers offer clients the ability to
maintain critical information assets in a reliable and highly secure environment.
The Curaçao E-zones are specifically appointed areas from which e-commerce and the processing
of electronic transactions can be conducted with the rest of the world. Services that are recognized
under this legislation are, amongst others: international trade and e-commerce, IT and application
related services, on-line travel agencies and most types of business conducted over the Internet.
E-zone companies can benefit from favorable tax facilities as long as they are actually located and
officially admitted in an E-zone.
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Strategically Located between Europe and the Americas
The country is located in the Southern Caribbean, outside the traditional hurricane belt, at the
crossroads of important trade routes and in proximity to attractive markets. Curaçao is located in
the UDC-4 time zone, therefore the office hours of Curaçao are aligned with most major business
centers in the Americas.
The cultural mix of European and Latin-American nationalities provides for a multicultural business
environment, combining the strengths of both Europe and Latin America.
Curaçao is geared toward facilitating international clients from both continents. Curaçao offers
both civil and common law products and thus connects the civil and common law business culture.
Moreover, notary deeds, contracts, powers of attorney and other legal documents can be drawn up
and legalized in Dutch, English and Spanish.
Multilingual & Highly Educated Workforce
Professionals working in the International Financial Sector of Curaçao are highly educated and
experienced. The financial services professionals have in-depth knowledge of the most complex
products in the financial arena, from financial engineering to auditing multi-national listed
businesses, meeting the highest international standards and principals.
In addition, the workforce in Curaçao is multilingual and speaks English, Dutch and Papiamentu. Spanish and Portuguese are also widely spoken.
Curaçao’s financial services sector has a broad base of accounting, tax and legal experts. The top
four global accounting firms have long been present in Curaçao, in some cases for more than 75
years. In total, Curaçao is home to over 160 accountants.
Curaçao has signed a large number of treaties, tax information exchange agreements (TIEAs) and
agreements for the avoidance of double taxation (DTAs).
Through the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Curaçao has a vast network of Bilateral Investment
Protection Treaties (BITs). These treaties apply to all investments made by a company incorporated
in Curaçao, regardless of the ultimate shareholder of the investor, making Curaçao the perfect
hub from which individuals and foreign companies can invest in foreign countries in the Central
American, Latin American and Caribbean regions and vice versa.
High-quality and Prudential Regulation & Supervision
The financial institutions on Curaçao are under the rigorous supervision of the Central Bank of
Curaçao and St. Maarten. The supervision is executed in close cooperation with the Central Bank
of The Netherlands. As a consequence, the regulatory and supervisory environment in Curaçao is
comparable to that of The Netherlands.
Trust service providers, fund administrators and international banks are all licensed by and under
the supervision of the Central Bank of Curaçao and St. Maarten. This guarantees high standards
and compliance with the anti-money laundering and anti-terrorist financing guidelines of the G20’s
Financial Action Task Force (FATF).
Sophisticated Legal System
Curaçao has an independent and high-quality legal system which is based on the Dutch civil law
system. Although the legal system of Curaçao is based on civil law, it also provides possibilities for
common law structures like the Curaçao Trust.
Although the legal system of Curaçao is based on civil law, its 200 lawyers also have the necessary
know-how when it comes to common law structures.
The Charter for the Kingdom of the Netherlands, the leading legal document within the Kingdom,
provides a guarantee for good governance and the protection of human rights. The Constitution of
the Netherlands and the Basic Laws of the three other countries are legally subordinate to the Charter.
The Charter also forms the basis for the possibility to appeal to the Supreme Court in the Netherlands.
Transparant & White-listed Jurisdiction
The modern tax regime sets Curaçao apart from other jurisdictions in the Caribbean.
Well-Developed Infrastructure
Curaçao has a well-developed infrastructure similar to other developed countries.
Curaçao is fully compliant with the requirements and international standards of integrity of the
Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), the Financial Action Task Force
(FATF) and the European Commission, making it an attractive, white-listed jurisdiction.
The International Airport of Curaçao has daily flights to and from Europe, the U.S., Latin and
Central America and the other Caribbean islands. The port of Curaçao is a major center for oil
transshipment, ship repair and bunkering. The port facilities include an oil refinery, the largest drydock in the Caribbean, free zone, container port and bulk cargo facilities, and cruise terminals.
The port of Curaçao is naturally sheltered and offers safe, fast, efficient and reliable handling of
both ships and cargo, providing reliable, safe and efficient 24-hour service from a strategically
located point in the Southern Caribbean with direct connections to European, North and Latin
American countries.
The telecommunications infrastructure with broadband Internet access is on par with world
financial services centers. CURINDE – Free Zones
Curaçao Industrial & International Trade Development Company (CURINDE) promotes and facilitates
businesses in the export trading industry and is the operator of the Curaçao Airport Freezone
Merchandise Center and the Harbor Free Zone Distribution Center. (www.curinde.com)
AMS-IX Caribbean – Internet Exchange
Curaçao is home to AMS-IX Caribbean, the biggest internet exchange in the region and an important
peering point in the exchange of electronic data from Latin America to the rest of the world and vice
versa. AMS-IX is an integral part of the Amsterdam Internet Exchange (AMS-IX). With almost 600
Interconnected IP networks, AMS-IX is the largest Internet Exchange in the world, giving it a dominant
position in global Internet traffic. (cw.ams-ix.net)
Service Providers
Curaçao’s international financial services providers offer products and services tailored
to the needs of high net worth individuals, families and closely held businesses, up to
and including internationally listed corporations.
Trust Service Providers
Because of Curaçao’s strong tradition in this niche, clients perceive the jurisdiction as a knowledgeable
and price-competitive alternative to the Anglo-Saxon solutions in the region. Curaçao is home to over
90 trust service providers and all major corporate management providers that offer domiciliation and
management to all sorts of international clients. (www.cifa-curacao.com)
Curaçao: Fast Facts
Geographic coordinates: 12 10 N, 69 00 W
Gateway Cities
Amsterdam: 9 hours
Miami: 2.5 hours
Bogota: 1.5 hours
Panama City: 1.5 hours
Caracas: 1 hour
Europe
North America
Curaçao
International Banks
Curaçao has a variety of international banks from different regions in the world, with a strong
presence of international banks from Latin America. The international banks conduct a wide range
of international banking transactions for individual, institutional and corporate clients throughout
the world. In addition, the international banks offer a broad range of commercial banking services,
including foreign currency bank accounts. Curaçao has a beneficial tax regime to facilitate
international banks operating from Curaçao. (www.ibna.an)
Located in the Southern Caribbean 70 km
(44 miles) of the coast of Latin America
Fund Administrators
As recently as 2008, Curaçao was named the number one location for hedge fund administration
services, outperforming jurisdictions like Singapore, Hong Kong, Luxembourg, the Netherlands
and the Cayman Islands. The price/quality ratio, well-educated and experienced staff and strong
legal and regulatory framework are the reasons why Curaçao can provide high quality fund
administration. (www.cifa-curacao.com)
Government type:
Autonomous country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands, and the largest of the 5 islands
that form the Dutch Caribbean. The Dutch monarch is head of state and is locally represented
by the Governor.
DCSX – Dutch Caribbean Securities Exchange
Dutch Caribbean Securities Exchange (DCSX) is the international securities exchange in Curaçao
and lists bonds, equity and funds. The DCSX is licensed by the Minister of Finance and has a set of
well-defined rules to regulate and supervise the market and its participants. Because of its efficient
listing procedure, the rigorous supervision by the Central Bank of Curaçao and St. Maarten and its
civil law legal framework, the DCSX is quickly becoming a listing destination of choice, especially
for Latin America. (www.dcsx.an)
Total Area: 444 sq km (171.4 sq mi)
Population: 2012: 151,339
Capital and Largest City: Willemstad
Airport: Curaçao International Airport
Major Languages: Dutch, Papiamentu, English, Spanish
Major Religion: Catholic
Climate: Tropical Marine Climate
Time Zone: UTC−04:00
Area Code: +599 9
Currency: Antillean Guilder (pegged to the US$)
GDP: 2011: US$ 3021.8 M (ANG 5,439.3 M)
GDP per Capita: 2011: US$ 19,967 (ANG 35,941)
South America
Photography: Bea Moedt
CIFA: Curaçao International
Financial Services Association
CIFA (Curaçao International Financial Services Association)
is the representative association of companies active in the
international financial services sector of Curaçao. CIFA provides
a unique opportunity for its members to discuss international
financial services issues. It also acts as a sounding board for
and advises government, regulatory agencies and monetary
authorities on international financial services issues.
Contact
If you would like to receive additional information on
CIFA or the sector in general, please visit the website of the CIFA.
On the site you will also find links to our members.
CIFA Business Development Services
A.M. Chumaceiro Boulevard 3
Curaçao
CIFA initiates and endorses the development of new concepts, products and services
by actively lobbying for new state-of-the-art laws and regulations (fiscal, corporate and
compliance).
CIFA’s vision is to make Curaçao the gateway of choice, both inbound and outbound, for crossborder investments and international financial services transactions with Latin America, the US,
Europe and Asia.
Tel:599-9) 461-5371
Fax:(599-9) 461-5378
Mail:
info@cifa-curacao.com
Website:
www.cifa-curacao.com
Relevant websites
uraçao International Finanical Services Association (CIFA)
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Website: www.cifa-curacao.com
Curaçao Chamber of Commerce
Website: www.curacao-chamber.cw
Curaçao International Financial Center (CIFC)
Website: www.cifc-curacao.com
Bureau for Intellectual Property Curaçao
Website: www.bip.cw
Central Bank of Curaçao and St. Maarten
Website: www.centralbank.cw
www.cifa-curacao.com