1. What kinds of products are sold in the Curaçao Free zones?

A variety of goods, a.o.: garments, shoes, leatherwear, toys, household articles, electronics, jewelry, pharmaceutical products, cosmetics, alcohol, cigarettes, flowers.

2. Can you trade in any type of product in the Curaçao Free zones?

Yes, most products are allowed subject to your particular license. However, Curinde  has a list of forbidden products, which are not allowed to be introduced in the Free zones. In addition, retail trade is not allowed.

3. What types of activities are permitted in the Free zones?

Imported goods can be stored, exhibited, serviced, repacked, relabeled, assembled or processed to a new product. Provide several types of services; logistic, consulting, help desk, web hosting, etc. Or a combination of the above mentioned.

4. How many companies are established in the Curaçao Free zones?

At the Curaçao Harbor Free Zone Distribution Center, currently a total of 102 companies. At the Curaçao Airport Free Zone Merchandise Center, currently a total of 41 companies.

5. What are the benefits of establishing in the Curaçao Free zones?

The government provides attractive incentives to Free Zone companies: Exempted from import duties on all products admitted into the free zone, 2% tax on profits obtained from export. No sales tax, no land / property tax. The Free Zone company can be 100% foreign ownership. It is a fenced in, clean area with 24 hours security, 7 days a week. Based on the required needs, warehouse, showroom or office space can be rented. Availability of long lease land for the construction of your own customized facilities. The overall favorable business environment of the Island.

6. What are the requirements for establishing in the Curaçao Free zones?

Must be able to generate at least 75% of yearly sales outside of Curaçao, an application should be submitted to Curinde. Please contact us for an application form. A Curaçao Limited Liability Company, specifically for the free zone must be formed. The relevant licenses should be granted.

7. What is meant with the domestic market?

The country of Curaçao.

8. What is considered as export?

Sales outside of Curaçao and sales to another Curaçao Free Zone company.

9. What is the procedure to be followed for establishing in the Curaçao Free zone?

A completely filled-in application form should be submitted to Curinde. Please contact us for an application form; Curinde will exercise due diligence with respect to each application through international law enforcement agencies. We will assist you free of charge in the to be followed procedure.

10. How long is the period of a rental contract?

Generally, the rental contract constitutes a one-year extendible agreement.

11. How does the sale to visitors / walk-in customers take place?

On a wholesale basis. Retail is not allowed.

12. What are the opening hours of the Curaçao Free zones?

From Monday through Saturday: 09.00 – 12.00 hours and 14.00 -16.30 hours. On Sundays only upon appointment.
In case your question is not answered, feel free to contact us.
 

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