WILLEMSTAD - The Curaçao Tax Authority is redirecting its attention towards its corporate clients.
Of the nearly three billion guilders in outstanding tax and premium debts, 83 percent are related to business tax debts such as sales tax, income tax, and profit tax, totaling 2.5 billion guilders.
A recent analysis reveals that a staggering 94.5 percent of the tax authority's revenue comes from corporate clients. Curaçao has 115,000 taxpayers with outstanding debts, with 78,000 being individuals and 37,000 being corporate clients. Among individuals, the majority (63,000) owe less than 10,000 guilders.
To efficiently manage these numbers, the tax authority implemented internal restructuring as of October 6. The "special collection" department has reorganized its customer portfolios among collectors.
A dedicated team of nine employees now focuses on collecting individual debts up to 10,000 guilders, allowing the remaining 29 collectors to concentrate more on corporate clients.
This strategic adjustment aims to enhance the actual collection of sales tax, income tax, and social premiums. A redistribution based on geographic zones has also occurred within the bailiff's department.
Despite these internal changes, the impact on customers will be minimal. Previously scheduled appointments regarding tax debts will be transferred to the newly responsible collector.