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Aruba VAT / Sales Tax

Detailed vat / sales tax rates and rules for Aruba in 2026.

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Aruba levies a combined turnover tax of approximately 7% (BBO 1.5%, BAVP 3%, BAZV 2.5%) on goods and services. This functions as a cascade tax rather than a true VAT. Exports are generally exempt.

Standard Rate

7%

Registration Threshold

All businesses must register

Reduced Rates

0% — Exports, certain basic necessities

How Aruba VAT / Sales Tax compares

Aruba’s standard VAT / sales tax rate of 7% is the 166th highest of 203 countries TaxAtlas tracks, below the global average of 13.7% and North America’s regional average of 10.4%.

Aruba
7%
North America average
10.4%
Global average
13.7%

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