Aruba

On 22 October 2026, the Government of Aruba announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Free Zone Aruba (FZA) and the Aruba Ports Authority (APA). This strategic partnership aims to accelerate the modernization of free zone infrastructure, streamline logistics operations, and enhance the island’s competitiveness as a regional trade and transshipment hub.

On 20 October 2026, the Financial Intelligence Unit of the Kingdom (FIU-the Kingdom) convened its annual seminar in Aruba, bringing together regulators, financial institutions, and tax authorities from across the Dutch Kingdom — Aruba, Curaçao, St. Maarten, and the Netherlands. The event focused on strengthening the Kingdom-wide anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CFT) framework, with

On 16 October 2026, the Government of Aruba published a policy clarification regarding the regulation and taxation of vacation rentals across the island. The announcement, issued by the Ministry of Tourism and Economic Affairs in coordination with the Tax Administration, aims to address the rapid growth of short-term rental platforms and ensure equitable tax compliance

On 14 October 2026, the Aruba Department of Economic Affairs, Commerce and Industry released quarterly statistics revealing a significant uptick in new business formations during the third quarter of 2026. A total of 259 new business permits were granted, representing a 9% increase compared to the same period in 2025. The surge reflects growing investor

On 13 October 2026, the Ministry of Finance and the Department of Economic Affairs announced an adjustment to the maximum retail prices of petroleum products effective 14 October 2026. The revision reflects changes in international crude oil prices and a scheduled increase in the Excise Duty on Mineral Oils, as stipulated in the 2026 Budget

On 29 September 2026, the Government of Aruba, through its Department of Tax Affairs (Departamento di Impuesto), officially launched the “Time for Taxes” workshop series aimed at enhancing voluntary compliance and improving taxpayer education across the island. The initiative responds to recent legislative updates under the Aruba Tax Ordinance (Landsverordening Belasting) and aligns with the

On 23 September 2026, the Aruba Tax Department (Departamento di Impuesto) officially released the 2026 erfpacht (ground lease) collection notices, mandating that all leaseholders remit payment directly to the Department of Impuesto. This annual levy applies to holders of long-term ground leases on government-owned land and is governed by the Aruba Ground Lease Ordinance (Erfpachtverordening).

On 23 September 2026, the Aruba Department of Impuesto officially published the 2026 ground lease (erfpacht) collection notices, marking the commencement of the annual payment obligation for all leaseholders of government-owned land. Ground lease constitutes a fundamental component of Aruba’s property tax framework, levied on the right to use and develop state land under long-term

On 18 September 2026, the Aruba Department of Impuesto announced the opening of the payment period for the 2027 motor vehicle tax (motorrijtuigenbelasting), allowing vehicle owners to settle their annual circulation tax well ahead of the calendar year. Motor vehicle tax in Aruba is governed by the Motor Vehicle Tax Ordinance (Landsverordening Motorrijtuigenbelasting) and is