The Netherlands Antilles: Introduction

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The legal system of the Netherlands Antilles is based on Dutch laws and supervised by the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Thanks to their adherence to international agreements against money laundering, the Netherlands Antilles are a very safe place to invest your assets and do business.

The Private Foundation is the best choice for private individuals, who want to protect their assets and estates, while at the same time make provisions for their families. It guarantees absolute confidentiality, allows you to use the foundation’s assets in an endless number of ways, and it is, on top, absolutely legal.

The most traditional type of foundation is to be found in Liechtenstein. Panama has copied the Liechtenstein model, although making it more liberal and secure. Nevertheless, a comparison with those two jurisdictions shows why the Netherlands Antilles Private Foundation is the first choice in matters of security, flexibility and costs.

For your expediency, our checklist summarises the most relevant information about the Netherlands Antilles Private Foundation.

The Netherlands Antilles are formed by a group of five islands located in the Caribbean Sea and belong to the Kingdom of the Netherlands. We introduce you to these islands, their people, languages and cultures.

As a parliamentarian democracy, the Netherlands Antilles have their own, autonomous government and each island has its local one. But important political decisions remain in the hands of the Dutch Kingdom. This will not change after the planned constitutional reform.

The main pillars supporting the economy of the Netherlands Antilles are tourism and financial services. The shipping industry, petrol refining and especially real estate contribute to the relatively high level of development on the islands.

In case you plan a visit to the Netherlands Antilles, please read our information section, which contains all you need to know about the islands.