The Aruba Exempt Company and qualifying activities

The Parliament of Aruba is expected to vote on the approval of certain changes in the law that will broaden the scope of activities and service providers that will be subject to compliance/regulatory overview. Under the new law service providers will include amongst others: realtors, jewelers, brokers and high valued products. One or more of your current activities may be subject to compliance as early as January 1st, 2008. The attached memo will provide you with an overview.

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Most people who wish to work in Aruba will need to obtain a work permit from the DIMAS (Department of Integration Management and Admission of Foreigners). The only exceptions apply to people of Dutch nationality, whom by law are considered nationals of Aruba by birthright or because of their ties with Aruba. In some cases non-nationals can get an automatic right to work in Aruba and will only need to apply at the DIMAS for a statement which proves his/her right.