Licenses
Before starting its business operations, a corporation must apply for the following licenses:
A business license
This allows the company to start and maintain a business in Aruba. Applications must be directed to the Minister of Economic Affairs.
A director's license
Must be sought for each of the company's foreign managing directors, allowing him to act on behalf of the company. Applications must be directed to the Minister of Economic Affairs.
A residence and work license
Must be sought for any foreigner to be employed by the company, who intends to take up residence in Aruba.
The application for a business license has to be done with:
Directie Economische Zaken
L.G. Smith Boulevard 160
Oranjestad, Aruba
Phone: +297 521 2400
Fax +297 583 4494
Temporary or Permanent Work Permit
Any foreigners who want to be employed or conduct business on the island must have a work permit. The work permit will normally be granted only if there are not qualified persons locally available. In general, requests for work-permits will only be taken into consideration if filed through a local employer, who has to accept full responsibility for any possible expenses to be made by the government relative to the employees.