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Invest in property in Curaçao.
Curaçao offers Dutch-law familiarity in a Caribbean market: notarial transfer, land registry, and long-lease structures that resemble the European framework, with a tourism-driven rental season. Stock runs from Willemstad's historic centre to waterfront villas at Jan Thiel.
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How buying works in Curaçao
Factual notes on the purchase process — no advice, always verify the current rules with your own advisers.
- Transfer runs through a civil-law notary with registration at the land registry (Kadaster Curaçao)
- Transfer tax is 4%; some properties sit on long lease (erfpacht) with an annual canon
- Short-term rental to tourists is a significant part of the market; local permitting applies
- The Dutch-Caribbean legal system will feel familiar to buyers used to Dutch practice
Where buyers look
Frequently asked questions
Can foreigners buy property in Curaçao?
Yes — there are no nationality restrictions. Transfer passes before a notary and is registered at the land registry; transfer tax is 4%.
What is erfpacht (long lease) in Curaçao?
Part of the island's land is held on long lease from the government: you own the property, pay an annual canon for the land, and the lease terms transfer with the sale. The listing states it where applicable.
See the listings in Curaçao
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