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Aruba

High ordinary rates, but a pensioner regime taxes qualifying foreign pension income at a low flat rate; part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands yet not covered by the UK-Netherlands treaty.

Income tax, top rate

Unverified

52%

Not covered by PwC; not confirmed from the Aruba tax authority.

Source: OECD tax database (figures not yet confirmed from the Aruba tax authority) · checked 2026-09-29

Capital gains

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25% on substantial holdings

Gains generally untaxed except on substantial shareholdings; not confirmed.

Source: OECD tax database (figures not yet confirmed from the Aruba tax authority) · checked 2026-09-29

VAT

Unverified

~7% combined turnover taxes

Aruba has no VAT; a turnover tax (BBO) plus surcharges applies. Combined rate not confirmed.

Source: OECD tax database (figures not yet confirmed from the Aruba tax authority) · checked 2026-09-29

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