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Curaçao – Draft National Ordinance Minimum Tax 2024 (Pillar Two) – current status
Curaçao is at an advanced stage of implementing the international Pillar Two agreements of the OECD Inclusive Framework. These agreements aim to ensure that large multinational enterprise groups pay a
Suriname – Income tax filing deadlines for 2025 and 2026 are approaching
In Suriname, two important income tax filing deadlines are approaching. These concern both the provisional income tax return for 2026 and the final income tax return for 2025, which apply
Curaçao – Tax Authorities start imposing fines for non‑compliance with UBO registration
The Curaçao Tax Authorities have started imposing administrative fines on entities that have failed to comply with the obligation to timely register their information in the UBO register. This follows
Curaçao – Ratification of Curaçao tax treaties with Suriname and Cyprus
On 4 December 2025, the Dutch Parliament ratified the Curaçao–Suriname and Curaçao–Cyprus tax treaties by means of tacit approval. This marked an important step in the formalisation of these treaties.
Suriname – Tax amnesty scheme of the Suriname tax authorities definitively ends on March 27, 2026
The Surinamese Tax Authorities recently reminded the public via a message on their Facebook page that the so‑called tax amnesty scheme will expire on March 27, 2026. Taxpayers wishing to
Aruba – Fiscal incentive measures 2026: opportunities for entrepreneurs and investors
In December 2025 and early 2026, Aruba introduced a coherent package of fiscal incentive measures. These measures are aimed at improving the business climate, attracting (foreign) investment, and promoting sustainable
Suriname – Updated VAT penalty policy as of January 1, 2026
As of January 1, 2026, the Surinamese Tax Authorities have announced changes to the application of penalties for late filing and late payment of VAT returns. The VAT return and
Suriname – Changes to the Wage Tax Act
Several amendments have recently been made to the Wage Tax Act, affecting the tax treatment of bonuses, vacation allowance, and overtime compensation. Adjustment to the treatment of vacation allowance and
Caribbean Netherlands – Tax Administration to start real estate valuations for real estate tax period 2026–2030
In the coming period, the Tax Administration of the Caribbean Netherlands will have real estate on Bonaire, St. Eustatius, and Saba (“BES islands” or “Caribbean Netherlands”) appraised in connection with