Moving to Aruba: taxes, residence and life
How to become tax resident in Aruba: personal, dividend and corporate tax, 6 residence programmes, days needed, climate, safety and economy — compared with 194 countries.
Taxes
In Aruba the top income tax rate is 52%, dividends are taxed at up to — and companies pay 22% corporate tax.
How to move and become tax resident
You can become tax resident in Aruba from arrival once you take up residence (Facts & circumstances (home, family, ties) → resident from arrival). The typical route is Investor / independent-means residence permit: Real estate ~US$200–250k or ≥40% stake in Aruban company; retiree permit 55+ with ≥Afl 50k/yr; permits issued per year There are 6 open residence programmes in Aruba — see the list below.
Living there
Oranjestad has a hot semi-arid climate with winter highs around 29.5 °C and summer highs around 32.5 °C. The economy grew +2.5% in 2025; the IMF forecasts 1.5% for 2026. Its passport opens about 164 countries without a visa in advance. Security: No conflict; close to Venezuela.
Key facts
| Top income tax | 52% |
|---|---|
| Dividend tax | — |
| Corporate tax | 22% |
| Skattemæssig bopæl | fra ankomst — Facts & circumstances (home, family, ties) → resident from arrival |
| Deres vej | Investor / independent-means residence permit — Real estate ~US$200–250k or ≥40% stake in Aruban company; retiree permit 55+ with ≥Afl 50k/yr; permits issued per year |
| Pas | visumfri eller ved ankomst til 164 lande |
| Economic growth | +2.5% (2025), forecast 1.5% (2026) |
| Klimatype | hot semi-arid · 29.5° / 32.5° (Oranjestad) |
| Krig og konflikt | none — No conflict; close to Venezuela |
| Alle naturfarer | 3.8/10 |
| Bankernes styrke | 6/10 · BBB+ |
| Ejendomsbeskyttelse | 7/10 |
| Varme boliger om vinteren | 8.5/10 |
Residence programmes in Aruba
- Residence Permit – Investor — Investering CHF 201'200 · open · 2026-10
- Residence Permit – Retiree (Pensionado) — Indkomst / år CHF 22'400 · open · 2026-10
- One Happy Workation — digitalNomad · open · 2026-10
- Work Permit (employment-based residence) — employment · open · 2026-10
- Admission of Dutch nationals — freeMovement · open · 2026-10
- Family Reunification — family · open · 2026-10
Plan your residence route
Frequently asked questions
How many days do I need to spend in Aruba to become tax resident?
fra ankomst. Facts & circumstances (home, family, ties) → resident from arrival Special regime for new residents/expats
How much tax will I pay in Aruba?
In Aruba the top income tax rate is 52%, dividends are taxed at up to — and companies pay 22% corporate tax.
Which residence programmes does Aruba offer?
Residence Permit – Investor (CHF 201'200); Residence Permit – Retiree (Pensionado); One Happy Workation; Work Permit (employment-based residence); Admission of Dutch nationals
What is the usual way to move to Aruba?
Investor / independent-means residence permit. Real estate ~US$200–250k or ≥40% stake in Aruban company; retiree permit 55+ with ≥Afl 50k/yr; permits issued per year
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