Background

Companies that operate in the export business of goods and services can enhance their competitive edge by choosing the free zone status. A free zone company in Aruba enjoys three major financial benefits:

• 2% tax over all profits generated from free zone activities
• 0% import duties on goods imported and exported through the free zone
• 0% turnover tax over the turnover generated from free zone activities
• Exemption from foreign exchange commission on foreign currency payments

• No local partner is required to establish a free zone company (full foreign ownership)
• No import duties on equipment and machinery acquired for company use
• A US dollar account can be maintained ensuring efficiency in payments
• Retail sales to tourists, local sales possible*
• No minimum investment capital required to start up a business in the free zone
• Custom clearance office located at the main gate of the free zones
• Modern control mechanism and clear regulations
• Flexible construction possibilities
• 24-hour security
• The free zones are located at short distance from the harbor and airport