There is a nice 'network' of ex-pats living on the island.
We have a kind of 'radar' and everyone is very helpful
and friendly. If you are thinking of moving to Aruba -
please post here and we'll try to answer your questions.

There is one organization on the island called 'International
Friends of Aruba' which has a bunch of ex-pats of
all types. They have playdates for people with kids
and other events for those without.

This is a wonderful place to live!

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Hello my name is Manuela and my husband Max .We are a young italian couple
and we would like to know more about open a business in Aruba.
I have already visit the web about the commerce chamber of Aruba but the email adress to ask question maybe is wrong !!!!
Somebody can send me the write adress a have this businessinfo@arubachamber.com
FRIENDLY MANUELA AND MAX FROM
ITALY

Your best bet is to come to Aruba look around the place
and see if you like it. Perhaps stay for a few months
to get a feel of the island. While you are there, contact
a local attorney that specializes in setting up businesses.

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As a small business owner myself that is planning on opening a branch of my business on the Island in the future I agree with this statement. Plus I must also add.

Do your research. take your time to understand Aruban tax codes and laws. It helps to have an Aruban attonery and account to help with this process.

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Yes - you need a good lawyer and accountant. I don't really know
the ins and outs of opening a business there but it's much
different than in the US. Do not assume 'it's just like in the US'.

Also labor laws are different and you have to know how it
works paying your help and creating work contracts for them.
If they don't have residency, you might have to consider
arranging work permits which is an entirely other issue.

Just like with the start up of any kind of business -
you have to do your homework, make sure you
have the funds in the bank as a cushion and
ask questions from everyone.

Good thing to do is to contact other businesses doing
what you are doing and network with them.

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My wife and I would like to retire in Aruba and are thoughts are to initially purchase a vacation home, utilizing the extended stay option for 180 days of the year, and then eventually filing as a retiree. I would be interested in hearing from anyone that has gone through this procedure or has any input on doing so. I appreciate all you r comments in advance.

Would be glad to share my thoughts and experiences on this subject. Please email me and we can set up a time to chat on the phone.
steventford@comcast.net

Would never re-locate & live in Aruba! I spent my entire life & raised in "resort" communities. Aruba becomes so special when I work & save to make an annual visit.
NT

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Manzanita, we do not live in Resorts! I live on the north end in a gated community quiet and peaceful away from all the tourism!

I posted this last week, but think it was in the wrong thread. We have started looking at areas where we may want to buy a winter place and are starting a list of things US citizens need to think about when buying something on the island. Is there an on line resource available? We have plenty of time, since we are looking to buy something in the summer of 2017. Just got home from a week there and spent a few days driving around the neighborhoods looking at places. Will be spending 2 weeks there in December, 2016 and plan on meeting with realtors during our stay.

Thanks in advance!

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Contact me to rent our 2BR condo at Oceania