- Curaçao’s plan to replace its sales tax with VAT has moved from proposal to formal political priority.
- The reform is part of the island’s economic reform programme with the Netherlands.
- The 2026 Implementation Agenda says VAT introduction and Tax Department modernization are key government priorities.
- A detailed plan for the new tax system is expected before the summer.
- If implemented, Curaçao would become the 177th country with VAT.
Source: vatcalc.com
Note that this post was (partially) written with the help of AI. It is always useful to review the original source material, and where needed to obtain (local) advice from a specialist.
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