Company Formations: A jurisdictional guide to setting up a business

QUESTION ONE – What are the most common structures used when international clients want to form a company in your jurisdiction? Any examples? Maltese law provides for the formation of a number of structures, the most common of which comprise the following: Limited Liability Companies The limited liability company is by far the most commonly […]

Dunstan MagroManaging Partner, WDM International

Company Formations: A jurisdictional guide to setting up a business

QUESTION ONE – What are the most common structures used when international clients want to form a company in your jurisdiction? Any examples? Curaçao’s most recent tax reforms promote an attractive investment climate for businesses, as the jurisdiction positions itself more and more as a substance destination for financial services such as family office services, […]

Luis G. Santine Jr.Partner, InfoCapital N.V. Advisory & Management

What are some of the key KYC/AML regulations in Curaçao?

Pursuant to laws and regulations on combating money laundering and terrorist financing, service providers must take reasonable measures to monitor clients and their transactions on a continuous and/or regular basis by means of an established risk profile and risk classification of that specific client. To assist in the fight against money laundering and terrorism financing, […]

Luis G. Santine Jr.Partner, InfoCapital N.V. Advisory & Management

How do we help clients manage the balance between regulatory risk and business specific risk in terms of AML?

The international financial sector (IFS) of Curaçao is a premier and high quality, globally competitive financial centre that has invested heavily in establishing a robust regulatory regime with supervision that meets or exceeds international standards. In recent years Curaçao has moved to become predominantly a mid-shore jurisdiction, favouring more transparency, compliance and substance over traditional […]

Luis G. Santine Jr.Partner, InfoCapital N.V. Advisory & Management

What part does trust play in our client relationships when it comes to becoming a corporate services partner?

We build trusted relationships by engaging with our clients to understand their personal stories and organisational challenges, and help support their business needs. Through our extensive international network and experience we are well positioned to cater to businesses with strategic advice covering multiple markets and cultures. InfoCapital’s affiliation with the IR Global network plays a […]

Luis G. Santine Jr.Partner, InfoCapital N.V. Advisory & Management

What safeguards do you have in place to ensure the quality of the new clients you work for?

Curaçao acquired autonomous status within the Kingdom of the Netherlands eight years ago, and is one of the premier (and oldest) international financial centres in the world. It offers a politically stable jurisdiction and is home to a diverse group of leading financial institutions. Supervision by the Central Bank as well as by the Supervisory […]

Luis G. Santine Jr.Partner, InfoCapital N.V. Advisory & Management

How else are we able to add value to our client’s corporate services experience ahead of other accountancy firms?

InfoCapital provides private clients with all necessary assistance and coordination throughout the company formation process including registered office facilities and agents as well as local representatives. We can act as local director or trustee for legal entities, while Nominee Shareholder Services are possible through the company’s professional network in selective jurisdictions. Additional related services include […]

Luis G. Santine Jr.Partner, InfoCapital N.V. Advisory & Management

CICA, LET’S CREATE, COMMUNICATE AND COLLABORATE

The development of Curaçao in the Information Technology field is of crucial importance to our social and economic development as an autonomous nation. We of the Curaçao Information & Communication Association are convinced of the possibilities and the opportunities our island has to offer and it is our belief that we could create a position […]

Luis G. Santine Jr.Partner, InfoCapital N.V. Advisory & Management

Building a better world – Curaçao

With innovation and technology as catalyst tools, major impacts on traditional and new sectors can be achieved. The first step in unlocking this potential is to create a willingness to change, to drive for excellence, renew our way of thinking and work together. We need to motivate the new initiatives of Curaçao’s creative minds by establishing […]

Luis G. Santine Jr.Partner, InfoCapital N.V. Advisory & Management

Luis Santine of InfoCapital Advisory & Management/CINEX – Toronto ‘On the Road’ Headline Sponsor

Luis Santine of InfoCapital Advisory & Management/CINEX was proud headline sponsor of the IR ‘On the Road’ event in Toronto. Luis talks about the CINEX as a platform to promote Curacao as a new destination for investors and also why it is an attractive location to do business in. Luis goes on to talk about […]

Luis G. Santine Jr.Partner, InfoCapital N.V. Advisory & Management