Corporate Law

Legal support throughout the life of a company

ZL Attorneys advises local businesses and international groups on Curaçao corporate matters, from selecting a structure to daily decisions, transactions and disputes. We work to understand how the business operates so that the advice addresses the commercial decision as well as the legal question.

Establishing a Curaçao business

For a branch, subsidiary or new company, we help assess:

• The proposed activities, ownership and management arrangements.
• Incorporation documents and coordination with a civil law notary.
• Business, work and other permits relevant to operations.
• Premises, leases and property-related contracts.
• Employment arrangements and intellectual property protection.
• Banking, administration and tax advice required for the structure.

See company formation in Curaçao for preparation guidance.

Shareholders and directors

A company can hold assets and enter contracts separately from its shareholders. That separation does not settle every question about personal responsibility: guarantees, management conduct and the applicable rules require their own assessment.

We review the articles, shareholder agreements, signing powers and decisions needed for a proposed action. Questions often arise over transfers, new investment, distributions, information rights or disagreement between owners. The Curaçao investment agency's corporate overview describes the local B.V. and N.V.; their governance should be tailored to the intended arrangement.

Transactions and ongoing advice

Our work includes drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, reviewing leases and purchase arrangements, and advising on corporate organization and restructuring. We coordinate with notaries, accountants and other advisers where formalities or specialist input are required.

If the company faces payment problems, seek insolvency advice before assuming a routine closure is appropriate. If owners or counterparties are in dispute, consider the company's records and available litigation or negotiated options.

Prepare for a discussion

Have the articles, current ownership and director details, relevant agreements and recent decisions ready. Explain the transaction or problem, the countries involved and any deadline.

Contact ZL Attorneys to discuss the Curaçao legal work and any coordination needed with advisers elsewhere.