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http://www.aruba.com/forum/tags/permanent%20residency.html Permanent Residency

http://www.arubachamber.com/relocation.htm Relocation to Aruba
"Temporary or Permanent Work Permit
Any foreigner who wants to exercise a profession/occupation must have a work permit to do so. The work permit will normally be granted only if there are no qualified persons locally available. In general, requests for work permits will only be taken into consideration if submitted through a local employer, who has to accept full responsibility for any possible expenses to be incurred by the government relative to its employees. For a trainee position or internship a special work permit is required.

With the exception of tourists, all other foreigners should have a permit document to prove their legal presence on the island. This means that one (unless a tourist) should not travel to or be on the island pending a request for a residence and/or work permit."

http://www.aruba.com/forum/tags/jobs.html Jobs in Aruba

http://www.aruba.com/forum/tags/moving+to+aruba.html Moving to Aruba

http://www.aruba.com/forum/f34/openning-bank-account-aruba-33983/ Opening a bank account in Aruba

http://www.aruba.com/forum/tags/shipping%20car.html Shipping A Car to Aruba

http://www.arubachamber.com/establishing.htm Establishing a Business in Aruba
See details regarding "authorized capital" or "so-called minimum issued capital."

http://www.arubachamber.com/tips.htm Helpful Tips for Entrepreneurs
"Permits to Establish a Business:
As an Aruban you do not need a permit to establish a business in Aruba, when it concerns a sole proprietorship. You still need to register your business in the Commercial Register at the Chamber. If you are not an Aruban born Dutch national, you always need a permit to establish a business. Whether you will receive a permit depends on what sort of business you intend to start. The main criteria are if the business provides enlargement of the economic basis and if it is capital intensive."

Additional resources:
http://www.cbaruba.org/ Centrale Bank van Aruba (Aruba's Central Bank)
http://www.arubachamber.com/ Chamber of Commerce and Industry Aruba
http://www.catcaruba.com/ Caribbean Accounting & Tax Consultants
http://www.dimasaruba.com/ Departamento di Integracion, Maneho y Admision di Stranhero (DIMAS)
http://www.gobiklaw.com/publications/index.html Publications Gomez & Bikker Law Offices
http://www.gobiklaw.com/publications/english/pub_eng_2.html Business and Environment in Aruba
http://www.gobiklaw.com/publications/english/pub_eng_3.html Entry and Residence in Aruba

Moving to Aruba FAQ
Aruba Real Estate Services
Mortgages in Aruba & Requirements
Relocation to Aruba
Aruba Real Estate
Aruba Yellow Pages Online Listings for Real Estate Agents
Aruba Real Estate - Search Real Estate for Sale in Aruba

There are some other links to realtor's websites here.

connecting to electricity/water/cable tv/internet

Property tax
Aruba Taxes & Costs
Liability for Taxation
Capital Gains

ULILITY
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Telephone >>
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Gas (Cooking) >>
Cable >>
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TAXES AND OTHER GOVERNMENT CHARGES
Long-lease fee >>
Property transfer tax >>Real estate property tax >>
Car taxes >> Tax Deductions >>
Duties >>
OTHERS
Notary costs >>
House insurance >>Household appliances >>
Retiring in Aruba >>Owning a home in Aruba >>