Aruba Opens the Door for Returning Professionals with Expat Tax Reform
The Minister of Finance, Economic Affairs and Primary Sector, Geoffrey Wever, has announced a significant reform of the country’s expat tax scheme, creating a clear and attractive pathway for Aruban professionals abroad to return home. For many years, the expat tax scheme primarily targeted foreign experts earning a minimum annual salary of AWG 150,000 and […]
Free Zone Aruba Launches New Website to Streamline Business and Support Investors
Free Zone Aruba N.V. (FZA) has officially launched its newly redesigned website, www.freezonearuba.com. This modern platform is part of FZA’s digital transformation, designed to simplify operations, enhance communication, and provide investors with easy access to up-to-date and relevant information about the Free Zone. Streamlined Operations for Businesses A standout feature of the new website is […]
Aruba Advances Digital Transformation with Online Tax Declaration System
Aruba is strengthening its position as a modern, business-friendly destination by launching a fully digital income tax declaration system for the 2025 fiscal year. Minister of Finance, Economy, and Primary Sector Geoffrey Wever emphasized that this initiative marks a key milestone in the island’s ongoing modernization and digital transformation efforts. Streamlined Process for Residents and […]
Invest in Aruba: New Tax Policies to Boost Investment in Oranjestad, San Nicolas, and Start-ups
The Government of Aruba has recently announced new fiscal policies that will take effect on January 1, 2026, aimed at stimulating investment, economic development, and entrepreneurship across the island. These policies introduce targeted incentives designed to attract both domestic and foreign investors, with a special focus on revitalizing Oranjestad and San Nicolas, as well as [...]
Aruba’s Economic Outlook Signals Price Stability and Growth Prospects
Aruba’s latest Economic Outlook points to a period of price stability, reinforcing the island’s reputation as a predictable and resilient investment destination. According to the November 2025 projections from the Department of Economic Affairs, Commerce and Industry (DEACI), inflation for 2025 is now estimated at –0.1%, indicating mild deflation. This marks a shift from earlier […]
Revitalizing Wilhelminastraat: A New Chapter for Downtown Oranjestad
Wilhelminastraat is undergoing a major transformation that will reshape downtown Oranjestad into a vibrant and attractive urban center for residents, visitors, and investors. The Government of Aruba, together with the Oranjestad Investor Group (OIG), is driving this revitalization to strengthen the city’s economic and cultural appeal. Project Scope The project covers Wilhelminastraat from numbers 49/62 […]
Urban Development Project Officially Started
The Aruba Investment Agency (ARINA) is pleased to announce the official start of one of the Landspakket projects, a government initiative financed by TWO Nederland. This project aims to deliver clear and targeted economic development plans for the revitalization of Oranjestad and San Nicolas. From November 10 to 14, consultant Henk Jagersma held an intensive […]
Public Tender for the Development of Aruba’s Creative and Cultural Industries (CCI) Policy
The Government of Aruba, through the Ministry of Finance, Economic Affairs and Primary Sector, has launched a public tender for the development of a comprehensive Creative and Cultural Industries (CCI) Policy, including a strategic vision, action plan, governance structure, and incentive framework. This initiative forms an essential part of Aruba’s economic diversification agenda and aims […]
Aruba Opens a New Chapter for a Sustainable Future
After nearly a century of economic reliance on oil refining, Aruba is turning the page on an important era and charting a new course toward a cleaner, more innovative, and sustainable future. The decision to permanently close the refinery chapter is both symbolic and strategic. It reflects a shift in long-term economic vision and underscores […]
Aruba and the Netherlands Announce Historic Transformation of Former Lago Refinery Site
Aruba has officially announced the end of its oil refining era with the historic decision to dismantle and repurpose the former Lago Refinery in San Nicolas. The announcement was made jointly by Aruba’s Prime Minister Mike Eman and Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof, marking a pivotal moment in the island’s economic and industrial trajectory. Once […]
