Curacao Company Formation

Standard company registration with the Curacao Chamber of Commerce takes 5–10 working days from the date of document submission. If a gaming or financial services license is required, an additional 2–4 weeks should be factored in for sublicense approval.

Yes. Curacao allows 100% foreign ownership with no requirement for a local shareholder. Non-residents can also serve as directors, making it a highly accessible jurisdiction for international entrepreneurs and investors.

For a BV (private limited company), there is no minimum share capital requirement. For an NV (public limited company), a minimum capital of ANG 40,000 (~$22,000 USD) is required. The BV remains the preferred structure for most foreign-owned businesses.

Curacao has a corporate income tax rate of 22%. However, companies qualifying for the e-Zone or offshore regime may benefit from a reduced rate of 2% on foreign-sourced income. There is no withholding tax on dividends paid to non-residents in most cases.

A registered legal address in Curacao is mandatory for incorporation. This can be provided through a licensed trust company or registered agent, so a physical presence is not strictly required for most business structures.

Required documents include a notarised passport copy, proof of address (utility bill or bank statement no older than 3 months), certificate of good conduct, bank reference letter, beneficiary resume, and a completed application form. All documents must be translated into English and Dutch and certified by a notary.