When the Dutch arrived in Curaçao in 1633, they immediately saw the potential of the island as a hub to South America and the Caribbean. It once started as a trading post located just 60 miles from Venezuela. There was a lot of salt available on the island, essential in the past when transporting food.
The Netherlands has always been a trading nation. They have left their mark all over the world. This is also the case in the city center of Willemstad, the capital of Curaçao. There, the architectural lines of old Amsterdam are clearly visible, first and foremost at the famous Handelskade along the main harbor entrance, the oldest buildings of which date back to 1780.
The Dutch Caribbean Securities Exchange, like the Central Bank of Curaçao and Sint Maarten, is based in the capital of Willemstad, and the latter dates back to 1828. It is the Western Hemisphere’s oldest central bank. The Island’s legal system makes the country a corporate hub for international business and investments. Curaçao adheres to the EU Code of Conduct against harmful tax practices. The nation furthermore is a member of the Financial Action Task Force and the Caribbean Financial Action Task Force, committed to prevent and combat money laundering and terrorist financing.
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