corporation

CURACAO LAW FIRMS QUALITY RANKINGS 2012

Karel Frielink
March 18, 2012 11:30

Spigthoff ranked Band 1 International publisher Chambers & Partners published its global ranking of law firms Chambers Global last week. According to Chambers & Partners Dutch Caribbean law firms VanEps Kunneman VanDoorne and Spigthoff Attorneys and Tax Advisers are the leading go-to firms...

REGULATORY LEGISLATION IN CURACAO

Karel Frielink
March 12, 2012 17:33

General requirements on the business operation Regulatory legislation in Curacao does not distinguish between different kinds of products, such as for instance hedge funds, but is of a more general nature. The regulatory legislation of Curacao applicable to financial institutions is divided into...

CURACAO TRUST LEGISLATION

Karel Frielink
February 29, 2012 04:00

Entered into force on 1 January 2012 On January 1st 2012, new legalization entered into force pursuant to which it is now possible to set up a trust, similar to the trust in Anglo-Saxon common law jurisdictions, in Curacao. This trust is a legal exception to the paritas creditorum rule as we know...

When Is An "Intern" An Employee Under The FLSA?

Mark Tabakman
February 09, 2012 12:11

Nowadays, an intern is a good thing to be.  The young person gets some experience for a resume and the “employer” gains some productive work accomplished as part of furthering the person’s education.  When the line is crossed and the issue becomes money, not getting...

INQUIRY PROCEDURE INTRODUCED IN CURACAO

Karel Frielink
January 27, 2012 19:59

The Joint Court is the forum of choice for corporate disputes As per January 1, 2012 the amended Corporate Code (Book 2 Civil Code) of Curacao entered into force. The new legislation introduces a so-called inquiry procedure for, amongst others, limited liability companies. The inquiry procedure...