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Curacao

Curacao

Rang de passeport
108
Pays sans visa
119
Résidence
Oui
Citoyenneté
Non

Acquisition: 60 mois

Capital requis : $280,000

Acquisition: -

Capital requis : -

About Curacao Citizenship and Residency

The Curacao investor permit program was launched in 2014 by the Curacao government. In this scheme, the government welcomes high-net-worth investors to invest and obtain residency in the island nation. After five years of taking the permit, the applicants become eligible for Dutch citizenship. The uniqueness of the Curacao investor permit program is that it’s a path to European citizenship. Under this program, you become eligible for Dutch citizenship. Plus, once you make the investment and get your residence on this Caribbean island, you get the right to live in the Netherlands, too. Curacao Investor Permit program stands as an alternative to investors who are seeking business opportunities while getting residency on a beautiful island and attaining European citizenship after five years.

To obtain a residence permit through the Investor Permit Program, applicant investors must meet the following criteria:

  • Have sufficient financial resources to place an investment, and have the sufficient means to support themselves as a resident in Curacao
  • Hold a clean criminal record and possess good behavior
  • Possess a private health insurance policy
  • Have a general interest in Curacao
  • Prove that the investment was made legitimately and that the investment has a real economic benefit for the nation.

INVESTMENT OPTION

Real Estate Acquisition – The main applicant and primary investor may purchase a local property and qualify for a residence permit.

Business Investment – The applicant may incorporate or buy shares in a locally-operating company, where the establishment has at least one local director and local financial administration to qualify as a business.

Purchase of Securities – The applicant may invest in a company that’s listed on the Dutch Caribbean Securities Exchange (DCSX). The issuer of the securities can be a local company or foreign entity, however, the local substance has to be proved. In that, at least one local director or legal representative has to be present, and financial administration must be performed locally.

Each investment option has its residence permit category. In each case, a residence permit can be renewed if the investor’s circumstances remain unchanged.

$280,000 Investment Option – Applicants are granted a three-year renewable residence permit for a minimum investment of $280,000. This can be placed in real estate or their own business. Provided that your investment is maintained, you can renew your permit until you become eligible for a Curacao citizenship application.

$425,000 Investment Option – Applicants are granted a five-year renewable residence permit for a minimum of $425,000. This can be placed in real estate or a business. Investors are capable of renewing their permits and applying for Dutch citizenship to acquire an EU passport.

$850,000 Investment Option – Applicants are granted an immediate residence permit for a minimum investment of $850,000. Qualifying investors acquire an indefinite residence permit valid for an indefinite period, provided they place the investment in real estate, business ventures, or purchase securities listed on the Dutch Caribbean Securities Exchange.

The Curacao Investor Permit:

  • It is supported by the local financial service sector and Government;
  • contains standardized application requirements and guarantees that upon adequate documentation the permit is automatically released;
  • allows verifiable corporate transactions/funding as proof of investment;
  • provides direct access or visa-free travel to the Netherlands and within the Schengen Area once the passport has been issued.

Benefits of Curacao Residency

Dynamic Investment Opportunities – the Curacao economy is growing alongside its established business infrastructure which is built to accommodate international business operations. This, along with its investor-friendly policies, invests in the nation as an attractive prospect for anyone. Opportunities to invest in a business or real estate are ripe, with anticipated high return rates.

Excellent International Trade Relationships – Curacao is committed to its investors, boasting investment-friendly government policies that protect foreign investments. Since the country has international trade agreements with many other nations, trading is welcome.

High-Quality Education Systems – If you’d like to bring your family in for residency, it’s perfectly possible with the Curacao Investor Permit Program. You can rest assured knowing that your children will have plenty of advantageous, and rich education prospects. One such prestigious example is the International School of Curacao (ISC), which offers an excellent international curriculum.

Entry Requirements – Entry requirements to the program are extremely flexible. All that’s required is to prove you have enough funds to invest, hold a clean criminal record, and possess private health insurance coverage. In return, you are granted immediate visa-free travel to 119 destinations and become eligible for a Dutch passport in five years.

Currency – Curacao’s official currency is Netherlands’ Antillean Guilder (ANG) which has a solid exchange rate.

Language – Dutch, Papiamentu, and English are the official languages in Curacao, making it easy for ex-pats to settle down or conduct business in the island nation.

Tax Incentives – The Curacao tax system provides residents with plenty of tax advantages. There are low export tax rates, and certain businesses linked to export or import are exempt from paying import duty tax, turnover tax, and excise tax. Moreover, anyone who plans to retire in Curacao may be pleased to know that residence permit holders avoid double taxation as Curacao is part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.

Include Your Family – Curacao Investor Permit Program allows family inclusion. So when you’re making your application as the main applicant, you’re able to add your spouse and children.

Curacao Residency Requirements And Qualifications

Documents requis:

  • Declaration of Source of Funds
  • Proof of health insurance
  • Declaration of good behavior
  • A certified copy of your original birth certificate
  • A legible colored copy of your valid passport
  • A certified copy of your utility bill to demonstrate proof of home address
  • Bank statement from a local bank stating that you have made a local business investment of at least $280,000
  • A bank reference letter not older than three months showcasing the integrity and sound business reputation of the applicant investor

Étapes et chronologie

Step 1: Decide on your Investment – As the first step, you should decide which investment type you’re going to apply for. You can choose to go with the investment amount of $280,000, $420,000, or $838,000 in exchange for a valid residence permit for a different period.

Step 2: Start your application – If all your documents are ready, you can proceed and start your application. Make sure there is no missing document as this will delay the process.

Step 3: Get your Curacao Residence Permit – Once your application has been approved, you can expect to get your first residence permit. Now, you can start to enjoy your new life on the island.

Step 4: Renew your Residence Permit – If your residence permit is valid for three years, you’ll be eligible for renewal after this period is over. If it is valid for five years, you can renew it at the end of five years. Note that you can also apply for Dutch citizenship at the end of five years.

Step 5: Get your Dutch Passport – Curacao Investor Permit program is a route to Dutch citizenship if you keep your investment and abide by the residence rules. A Dutch passport gives you visa-free access to over 119 countries, including the US, Canada, and the UK.

Nos services

Privacy World offre ses services à tous ceux qui cherchent non seulement à obtenir des processus de résidence et de citoyenneté, mais nos experts trouvent des moyens légaux de :

  • Trouvez la meilleure solution pour vos besoins.
  • Identifiez et déployez une stratégie pour vous aider à atteindre vos objectifs.
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  • Concentrez-vous sur la réduction des formalités administratives et accélérez votre processus.
  • Fournir une communication appropriée avec vous au sujet de votre cas.
    …. et surtout : vous proposer des stratégies juridiques pour fournir des couches supplémentaires de confidentialité pour votre identité, tout en obtenant votre résidence ou votre citoyenneté !

Privacy World can also help you with incorporating your company in Curacao, assisting in getting you settled in the country, and coordinating with you so that this experience will be less hassle.

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FAQ

Obtaining Dutch citizenship, ”residing in Curacao” is define as physically residing at a local address for no fewer than four moths each year.

It takes five years to be eligible to apply for citizenship.

Yes, you can add your spouse and children in your application.

All residents of Curacao are subject to income tax on their worldwide income. Resident taxpayers are taxed on their taxable income, define as income less deductible cost, minus losses carried forward. 

Non-residents are subject to Curacao income tax on certain income, such as (rental) income from real estate located within Curacao. Under certain circumstances, dividends and profits realized on the state of a substantial shareholding in a Curacao company.

There are no net worth/wealth taxes in Curacao. 

Any increase in wealth, receive as an heir or specific beneficiary from a resident of Curacao, forms a taxable basis for the inheritance tax in Curacao. The applicable rate depends on how close the blood relation is.

There are no restrictions for foreigners to buy real estate property in Curacao. 

Dutch, Papiamentu, and English are the official languages in Curacao. 

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