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Curaçao VAT / Sales Tax

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

VAT / Sales TaxANG

Curaçao levies a 6% turnover tax (OB - Omzetbelasting) on most goods and services. A higher 9% rate applies to certain categories. Exports are zero-rated. This is relatively low compared to other Caribbean jurisdictions.

Standard Rate

6%

Registration Threshold

All businesses performing taxable activities must register

Reduced Rates

9% — Certain services and goods0% — Exports

How Curaçao VAT / Sales Tax compares

Curaçao’s standard VAT / sales tax rate of 6% is the 170th highest of 203 countries TaxAtlas tracks, below the global average of 13.7% and North America’s regional average of 10.4%.

Curaçao
6%
North America average
10.4%
Global average
13.7%

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Curaçao VAT / Sales Tax FAQ