Aruba

Aruba sits just off Venezuela’s coast, famed for its sun-bleached beaches and sturdy economy built on tourism and finance. It keeps personal income tax at zero for most earners, tacks on a modest turnover levy instead of VAT, and levies a 22 percent rate on corporate profits. Yet you still must navigate local rules on social security, overtime, leave and termination if you want to hire right.
Contractor Management
EOR
Payroll
Contractor of Record
Currency
Aruban Florin (AWG)
Payroll Frequency
Monthly (bi‑weekly optional)
Employer Taxes
25.05%

Overview

Population
~109 000
Language
Papiamento, Dutch (English and Spanish widely spoken)
Capital
Oranjestad
Currency
Aruban Florin (AWG)
Country code
+297
Min wage
2 007.05 AWG/month
Working hours
8 hours per day
Weekdays
Monday–Friday (some roles use Saturday)
Work hours per week
40 hours per week

Payroll

Salaried Employees
Time-Based Employees
13th Salary

Not required

Avg employer tax

25.05%

Tax Breakdown

Social Security Contributions:

Employer pays:

Old‑age & survivors
10.5%
Health insurance
1.6%
Sickness insurance
2.65%
Accident insurance
0.25–2.5%
Cessantia (severance fund)
AWG 40/employee/year

Employee pays:

Old‑age & survivors
5%
Health insurance
8.9%

Income Tax (2025 Rates):

Up to AWG 34 930
0%
AWG 34 931–63 904
21%
AWG 63 905–135 527
42%
Above AWG 135 527
52%

Turnover Tax:

Standard rate
7% (on goods & services; no VAT)

Corporate & Other Taxes:

Corporate income tax
22%
Dividend withholding
10%

VAT

VAT

2%

Tax Calculation for Aruba
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Employer cost
Total monthly cost of employment
GBP 9,633
Gross monthly salary costs
GBP 8,334
Estimated taxes and contributions
GBP 8,334
Employee cost
Net monthly salary
GBP 5,137
Gross monthly salary
GBP 8,334
Estimated taxes & social security
GBP 8,334
Employer cost
Total yearly cost of employment
GBP 9,633
Gross yearly salary costs
GBP 8,334
Estimated taxes and contributions
GBP 8,334
Employee cost
Net yearly salary
GBP 5,137
Gross yearly salary
GBP 8,334
Estimated taxes & social security
GBP 8,334
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How it works

Onboarding Process

Onboarding in Aruba typically includes the following steps to ensure a smooth transition for new hires:

Employment Contract

Get it in writing, cover title, duties, pay, hours, probation, notice, leave and benefits.

Registrations

Enrol each hire with Social Security Aruba and secure a tax ID from the Tax Department.

Payroll Setup

Withhold and remit social security on schedule; process turnover tax as needed.

Documents

Collect ID, proof of address, bank details, social‑security number, tax ID and any work permit for non‑residents.

Pre-boarding

Pre-boarding

Pre-boarding

Key Elements of an Employment Contract in Aruba
When drafting an employment contract for employees in Aruba, the following key elements should be included:

Personal Details

Name, contact information, and role of the employee.

Employee Leave Policies

Sick days
  • Up to 2 years at 80 % pay from the fourth day (medical proof required)
Maternity leave
  • 12 weeks at full pay (split 4–6 weeks before birth, rest after)
Paternity leave
  • 1 week (notify your employer in advance)

Adoption Leave:

  • Not specified by law

Annual Leave
  • Annual leave equals at least three times your weekly workdays (so 15 days for a 5‑day worker, 18 days for a 6‑day).
11 Public holidays in Aruba
1st
New Year's Day
25th
Betico Croes Day
3rd
Carnival Monday
18th
National Anthem & Flag Day
18th
Good Friday
21st
Easter Monday
27st
King’s Day
1st
Labour Day
29th
Ascension Day
25th
Christmas Day
26th
Boxing Day

Termination Process

Notice Period

  • Under 5 years’ service: 1 month
  • 5–10 years: 2 months
  • 10–15 years: 3 months
  • Over 15 years: 4 months

Severance (Cessantia)

  • Years 1–10: 1 week’s pay per year
  • Years 11–20: 1.25 weeks per year
  • Over 20 years: 2 weeks per year

Grounds

With notice (requires labour‑office sign‑off), for cause (misconduct, poor performance), by mutual agreement or immediate for urgent reasons

Probation Period

You can set a trial period of up to two months, but it must appear in the contract.

Personal Details

Name, contact information, and role of the employee.

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Aruba

Aruba sits just off Venezuela’s coast, famed for its sun-bleached beaches and sturdy economy built on tourism and finance. It keeps personal income tax at zero for most earners, tacks on a modest turnover levy instead of VAT, and levies a 22 percent rate on corporate profits. Yet you still must navigate local rules on social security, overtime, leave and termination if you want to hire right.
Contractor Management
EOR
Payroll
Contractor of Record
العملة
Aruban Florin (AWG)
تردد الرواتب
Monthly (bi‑weekly optional)
ضرائب أصحاب العمل
25.05%

نظرة عامة

التركيبة السكانية
~109 000
اللغة
Papiamento, Dutch (English and Spanish widely spoken)
العاصمة
Oranjestad
العملة
Aruban Florin (AWG)
رمز الاتصال الدولي
+297
الحد الأدنى للأجور
2 007.05 AWG/month
ساعات العمل
8 hours per day
أيام الأسبوع
Monday–Friday (some roles use Saturday)
ساعات العمل اسبوعيا
40 hours per week

الرواتب

الموظفون برواتب ثابتة
الموظفون بنظام الأجر الزمني
13th Salary

Not required

متوسط ​​ضريبة صاحب العمل

25.05%

تحصيل الضرائب

Social Security Contributions:

Employer pays:

Old‑age & survivors
10.5%
Health insurance
1.6%
Sickness insurance
2.65%
Accident insurance
0.25–2.5%
Cessantia (severance fund)
AWG 40/employee/year

Employee pays:

Old‑age & survivors
5%
Health insurance
8.9%

Income Tax (2025 Rates):

Up to AWG 34 930
0%
AWG 34 931–63 904
21%
AWG 63 905–135 527
42%
Above AWG 135 527
52%

Turnover Tax:

Standard rate
7% (on goods & services; no VAT)

Corporate & Other Taxes:

Corporate income tax
22%
Dividend withholding
10%

ضريبة القيمة المضافة

ضريبة القيمة المضافة

2%

حساب الضريبة في Aruba
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تكلفة صاحب العمل
إجمالي تكلفة التوظيف الشهرية
GBP 9,633
إجمالي تكاليف الراتب الشهري
GBP 8,334
الضرائب والمساهمات المقدرة
GBP 8,334
تكلفة الموظف
صافي الراتب الشهري

GBP 5,137
الراتب الشهري الإجمالي
GBP 8,334
الضرائب المقدرة والضمان الاجتماعي
GBP 8,334
تكلفة صاحب العمل
إجمالي تكلفة التوظيف السنوية
GBP 9,633
إجمالي تكاليف الرواتب السنوية
GBP 8,334
الضرائب والمساهمات المقدرة
GBP 8,334
تكلفة الموظف
صافي الراتب السنوي

GBP 5,137
الراتب السنوي الإجمالي
GBP 8,334
الضرائب المقدرة والضمان الاجتماعي
GBP 8,334
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عملية الانضمام

تشمل عملية التوظيف في Aruba عادة الخطوات التالية لضمان انتقال سلس للموظفين الجدد:

Employment Contract

Get it in writing, cover title, duties, pay, hours, probation, notice, leave and benefits.

Registrations

Enrol each hire with Social Security Aruba and secure a tax ID from the Tax Department.

Payroll Setup

Withhold and remit social security on schedule; process turnover tax as needed.

Documents

Collect ID, proof of address, bank details, social‑security number, tax ID and any work permit for non‑residents.

Pre-boarding

Pre-boarding

Pre-boarding

العناصر الأساسية في عقد العمل في Aruba
عند إعداد عقد عمل للموظفين في Aruba يجب تضمين العناصر الأساسية التالية:

Personal Details

Name, contact information, and role of the employee.

سياسات إجازات الموظفين

الإجازات المرضية
  • Up to 2 years at 80 % pay from the fourth day (medical proof required)
إجازة الأمومة
  • 12 weeks at full pay (split 4–6 weeks before birth, rest after)
إجازة الأبوة
  • 1 week (notify your employer in advance)

Adoption Leave:

  • Not specified by law

الإجازة السنوية
  • Annual leave equals at least three times your weekly workdays (so 15 days for a 5‑day worker, 18 days for a 6‑day).
11 عطلات رسمية في Aruba
1st
New Year's Day
25th
Betico Croes Day
3rd
Carnival Monday
18th
National Anthem & Flag Day
18th
Good Friday
21st
Easter Monday
27st
King’s Day
1st
Labour Day
29th
Ascension Day
25th
Christmas Day
26th
Boxing Day

عملية إنهاء العقود

Notice Period

  • Under 5 years’ service: 1 month
  • 5–10 years: 2 months
  • 10–15 years: 3 months
  • Over 15 years: 4 months

Severance (Cessantia)

  • Years 1–10: 1 week’s pay per year
  • Years 11–20: 1.25 weeks per year
  • Over 20 years: 2 weeks per year

Grounds

With notice (requires labour‑office sign‑off), for cause (misconduct, poor performance), by mutual agreement or immediate for urgent reasons

Probation Period

You can set a trial period of up to two months, but it must appear in the contract.

Personal Details

Name, contact information, and role of the employee.

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نمِّ فريقك في Aruba
مع ريموت باس

Aruba’s low‑tax draw comes with local compliance steps. RemotePass takes care of contracts, social‑security filings, payroll and taxes so you can hire in Aruba fast.

يصبح بناء فريق عالمي وتوسيعه مهمة سهلة مع ريموت باس. منصتنا تبسّط تعقيدات التوظيف والرواتب والامتثال القانوني في أكثر من 150 دولة، بما في ذلك Aruba.

مع ريموت باس، يمكنك ضم الموظفين الدوليين بسرعة، وإدارة الرواتب، وضمان الامتثال القانوني، وتقديم مزايا تنافسية — كل ذلك من مكان واحد. ركّز على تنمية أعمالك، ودع المهام الإدارية والقانونية علينا.

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