When Tax Policy Becomes a Parting Gift: How a 2025 Tax Change Undermined Its Own Goals”
What happens when political maneuvering takes precedence over fiscal responsibility? A recent tax policy shift in Aruba has wiped out a revenue stream introduced just two years ago, leaving many wondering if this was intentional sabotage or sheer shortsightedness. Dive into this week’s column to unpack the consequences and the questions left unanswered.
The ongoing sewage crisis at the RWZI Bubali Plas facility in Aruba continues to grow more complicated, with no clear resolution in sight. On Friday, November 8th, 2024, at 08:30,…
Congratulations are in order for Bucuti Beach Hotel, Grant Thornton, and the Aruba Hotel and Tourism Association (AHATA) following the recent tax court ruling in favor of Bucuti. The September…
Consumer rights in Aruba have long been ignored. Despite clear legal protections, the public’s awareness remains low, giving retailers room to sidestep their obligations and take advantage of consumers. This…
The Mating Dance This week saw a significant political development as the Prime Minister tendered the resignation of her entire cabinet. This dramatic move comes after a few days of…
The recent Torrealba Gonzalez vs. Sociale Verzekeringsbank (SVB) case shines a harsh light on the persistence of institutional discrimination. I first learned about this case last week through the media,…
A Brewing Storm In February I, Lincoln Gomez, published a column with the title Ride-Sharing Services In Aruba? and I addressed the fact that by law all taxi’s are required…
By: Dr. Lincoln D. Gomez In the recent appellate court decision on Embassy Suites, there was a notable disparity between the governmental and the resort’s claims of victory and the…
Agreement between the Kingdom of the Netherlands, in respect of Aruba, and Saint Christopher (Saint Kitts) and Nevis for the exchange of information relating to tax matter, concluded on September…
Agreement between the Kingdom of the Netherlands, in respect of Aruba, and the British Virgin Islands for the exchange of information with respect to tax, concluded on September 11th,2009. The…
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Dr. Lincoln D. Gomez is a distinguished partner at Gomez Coffie Law, a premier law firm in Aruba specializing in aviation, corporate, real estate, and intellectual property law. With over 27 years of experience, Lincoln provides expert legal counsel to a diverse range of clients, including governments, state-owned enterprises, banks, aircraft leasing companies, intellectual property holders, and the hospitality sector.
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