A new economic model based on a sustainable and inclusive economy

The Minister of Economic Affairs, Communication, and Sustainable Development, Mr. Geoffrey B. Wever emphasized the need to make new decisions concerning the economic development of Aruba to improve the quality of life of its inhabitants and future generations. He underlined the significance of taking sustainable development thinking into the decision-making process in the recently published […]

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‘Agri-Loan’ at a reduced interest rate at Qredits Aruba

The Government of Aruba signed an MoU with Qredits Aruba to stimulate the agriculture sector in Aruba. This agreement entails a three-million-florin fund where local companies in this sector can get an ‘Agri-Loan’ at a reduced interest rate. Through this loan, Qredits gives you financial resources to start or grow your agricultural business by: • […]

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The first step towards international awareness

We recently launched ARINA at a business networking event held at Fort Zoutman by the Minister of Economic Affairs, Communication, and Sustainable Development, Mr. Geoffrey Wever. This website includes up-to-date information about investment opportunities on the island. Investors can visit for information about the many business opportunities in Aruba’s Promising Sectors and get in-depth knowledge [...]

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Launch of the UBO Register in Aruba

On July 7th this year, the Parliament of Aruba adopted the draft National Ordinance which amends the Trade Register Ordinance and the National Ordinance for the Prevention and Combating of Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing (AML/CFT State Ordinance). The amendment necessitates the mandatory registration of beneficial owner(s) of enterprises, legal entities, or trusts with the […]

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Aruba launched the Aruba Fair Trade Authority

On September 15, 2022, the Minister of Economic Affairs, Communications, and Sustainable Development, Mr. Geoffrey Wever, launched the implementation of the Aruba Fair Trade Authority (AFTA). The Aruba Fair Trade Authority is a legal entity with the main task of creating fair competition and is in charge of implementing and supervising competition laws. The unrestricted […]

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Business Establishment Policy Guidelines

As of October 1, 2022, the new Business Establishment Policy Guidelines took effect. The Minister of Economic Affairs, Communications, and Sustainable Development of Aruba, Mr. Geoffrey Wever, released this new guideline to enhance the ease of doing business and expand the opportunities for foreign entrepreneurs to establish business operations in Aruba. The Government invested in [...]

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