HBN Law & Tax
Global Guide 2024
About
Managing Partners: Eric de Vries and Luigi Virginia
Number of partners: 10
Number of fee earners: 51
Languages: Dutch, English, Spanish, Papiamentu
Firm Overview:
HBN Law & Tax is the leading law and tax firm in the Dutch Caribbean region with a full service and integrated practice model bringing together experts from various practices such as corporate M&A, banking & finance, regulatory, tax, public and administrative law, litigation and arbitration and employment and benefits. HBN Law & Tax has developed a reputation for excellence that has secured clients ranging from major international corporates to local clients in the Caribbean region. HBN Law was founded in 1938 and in 2019 the tax practitioners of KPMG in the Dutch Caribbean joined HBN Law to form HBN Law & Tax, the first integrated tax and law firm in the Dutch Caribbean of a significant size. Headquartered in Curacao, the firm has regional coverage from its offices in Amsterdam, Aruba, Bonaire, Curacao and Sint Maarten.
International Work:
HBN Law & Tax collaborates with expert local counsel globally, where needed, in order to ensure that clients receive the best legal advice available and enabling the firm to operate on both regional and international levels. HBN Law & Tax is, for example, a member of Meritas, one of the world’s largest alliances of prequalified independent law firms and also has a close collaboration with Kenswil & Co., an associate firm in Suriname.
Practice Areas:
Administrative/Public Law
Banking & Finance
Capital Markets
Claims & Insurance
Competition & Procurement
Construction
Corporate/M&A
Corporate & Commercial Litigation & Arbitration
Employment & Benefits
Intellectual Property
Maritime Law
Regulatory
Restructuring & Insolvency
Tax
Zoning & Environment
Offices:
Aruba
Oranjestad: Caya Dr. J.E.M. Arends 13, Unit 2, Aruba
Tel: +297 588 60 60
Email: [email protected]
Bonaire
Kralendijk: Bulevar Gobernador Nicolaas Debrot 20, Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands
Tel: +599 717 69 44
Email: [email protected]
Curaçao (Headquarters)
Willemstad: L.B. Smithplein 3
Tel: +5999 43 43 300
Email: [email protected]
Sint Maarten
Philipsburg: The Vineyard Building, W.G. Buncamper Road 33
Tel: +1721 542 22 72
Email: [email protected]
The Netherlands
The Hague: Bezuidenhoutseweg 10, Malietoren, 18th Floor, 2594 AV The Hague
Tel: +31 20 303 3020
Email: [email protected]
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- WillemstadThe Belvedère, Post Office Box 6, Willemstad, Curaçao, Willemstad, Curaçao, Curaçao
- Web: www.hbnlaw.com
- Tel: +599 9-434-3300
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Articles, highlights and press releases
11 items provided by HBN Law & Tax
Is a vaccination bonus allowed?
Can an employer offer a bonus as an incentive to have its employee vaccinated? At the moment, the answer to the question from an employment perspective is; yes it is allowed! The granting of a bonus by an employer to its employee however is regulated by only a few rules.
Curacao: Moratorium on foreign employees
On April 26, 2021, the Regulation on the moratorium on work permits for unskilled and/or low-skilled foreign employees was officially signed, so that the increasing unemployment in Curaçao can be mitigated as much as possible. Does this mean that foreigners are no longer allowed to work in Curaçao?
Transactions by ’empty’ special purpose vehicles and directors’ liability
In general, directors’ liability is limited to cases where a managing director can be made a sufficiently serious personal reprimand. Recent case law shows that directors’ liability can also occur in transactions where “empty” special purpose vehicles (“SPVs”) are used.
(New) Developments in the Law of Legal Entities in Aruba
On May 28, 2019, the Parliament of Aruba adopted a National Ordinance to Amend the Civil Code of Aruba by Introducing a Book 2 on the Law of Legal Entities.
Significant changes to the Curaçao Profit Tax regime
On December 30, 2019 the Curaçao Parliament approved the legislative amendments from the Minister of Finance, which include significant amendments to the Profit Tax Ordinance.
Recent changes in Sint Maarten corporate law
In the international fight against tax evasion and money laundering Sint Maarten has recently enacted an amendment to Book 2 of the Civil Code.
Sint Maarten Stimulus & Relief Plan
The Government of Sint Maarten introduced a stimulus plan to help individuals and businesses cope with the economic and social impact of the worldwide outbreak of the Coronavirus.
Curaçao: Additional Support Measure COVID-19: Introduction Fixed Cost Allowance
On December 29, 2020, the government of Curaçao announced a new COVID-19 support measure. The Fixed Cost Allowance applies to companies and can be applied as of January 5, 2021.
IMPLEMENTATION OF BOOK 2 CIVIL CODE: LAW OF LEGAL ENTITIES
Implementation of book 2 of the Civil Code - the law of legal entities
Kenswil & Co and HBN Law & Tax cooperate
Kenswil & Co by strategically entering into a cooperation agreement with HBN Law & Tax, both firms strengthen their leading position for legal and tax advice in their respective jurisdictions.
Aruba: Ban on single use plastics and sunscreen products containing oxybenzone
The Parliament of Aruba has adopted a new law regarding the prohibition of environmentally harmful products, which will sort effect as of July 1st 2020.
Is a vaccination bonus allowed?
Can an employer offer a bonus as an incentive to have its employee vaccinated? At the moment, the answer to the question from an employment perspective is; yes it is allowed! The granting of a bonus by an employer to its employee however is regulated by only a few rules.
Curacao: Moratorium on foreign employees
On April 26, 2021, the Regulation on the moratorium on work permits for unskilled and/or low-skilled foreign employees was officially signed, so that the increasing unemployment in Curaçao can be mitigated as much as possible. Does this mean that foreigners are no longer allowed to work in Curaçao?
Transactions by ’empty’ special purpose vehicles and directors’ liability
In general, directors’ liability is limited to cases where a managing director can be made a sufficiently serious personal reprimand. Recent case law shows that directors’ liability can also occur in transactions where “empty” special purpose vehicles (“SPVs”) are used.
(New) Developments in the Law of Legal Entities in Aruba
On May 28, 2019, the Parliament of Aruba adopted a National Ordinance to Amend the Civil Code of Aruba by Introducing a Book 2 on the Law of Legal Entities.
Significant changes to the Curaçao Profit Tax regime
On December 30, 2019 the Curaçao Parliament approved the legislative amendments from the Minister of Finance, which include significant amendments to the Profit Tax Ordinance.
Recent changes in Sint Maarten corporate law
In the international fight against tax evasion and money laundering Sint Maarten has recently enacted an amendment to Book 2 of the Civil Code.
Sint Maarten Stimulus & Relief Plan
The Government of Sint Maarten introduced a stimulus plan to help individuals and businesses cope with the economic and social impact of the worldwide outbreak of the Coronavirus.
Curaçao: Additional Support Measure COVID-19: Introduction Fixed Cost Allowance
On December 29, 2020, the government of Curaçao announced a new COVID-19 support measure. The Fixed Cost Allowance applies to companies and can be applied as of January 5, 2021.
IMPLEMENTATION OF BOOK 2 CIVIL CODE: LAW OF LEGAL ENTITIES
Implementation of book 2 of the Civil Code - the law of legal entities
Kenswil & Co and HBN Law & Tax cooperate
Kenswil & Co by strategically entering into a cooperation agreement with HBN Law & Tax, both firms strengthen their leading position for legal and tax advice in their respective jurisdictions.
Aruba: Ban on single use plastics and sunscreen products containing oxybenzone
The Parliament of Aruba has adopted a new law regarding the prohibition of environmentally harmful products, which will sort effect as of July 1st 2020.