Arrangements for retirement

Special taxation for the Dutch people who which to retire on the Dutch Antilles.

 

Requirements:


  • You have to become a citizen on one of the Netherlands Antilles
  • precedent the application not have lived on one of the islands for a minimum of 5 years within 18 months of settling own a house with a value of at least ANG 450,000,- (click on price to choose another currency)
  • has a minimum age of 50
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    Foreign income sources taxed at a 10% rate

    When an immigrant complies to all conditions, all foreign income sources like pension, dividends, interests are taxed at a 10 % rate. Maximum tax amount is ANG 261.000,- (click on price to choose another currency). Foreign income sources include income generated from an off-shore company, interests from deposits on local banks and income from house letting.

     

    Labor on the Netherlands Antilles

    A pensionado is allowed to work on the Antilles but only for a company he participating for at least 40%. Income from this labor is taxable for the local rate. The pensionado risks the loss of his pensionado status when he works for a company when he owns less of the 40 % stock.

     

    Gifts- and succession taxes

    The Maximum rate for gifts to children or grand children is 6%. Foreigners need to live on the islands for a minimum of one year to be eligible.

    For more information (dutch): www.curacaopensionada.com