Aruba Chamber of Commerce & Industry

What Aruba Chamber of Commerce & Industry does

The Aruba Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KvK), founded in 1930, is Aruba's statutory trade registry and business-support body, operating under the Trade Registry Ordinance and the Ordinance on the Chamber of Commerce & Industry. All commercial entities operating in Aruba — sole proprietorships, partnerships, corporations (NV, VBA), foundations, associations, trusts, and foreign companies — must register with the Chamber within one week of commencing economic activity. The Chamber additionally serves as the statutory advisor to the Minister of Economic Affairs on business establishment licenses, and it maintains Aruba's UBO (Ultimate Beneficial Owner) Register in effect since January 1, 2023.

The Chamber's product and technology platform is anchored by the My Chamber digital portal, which handles business registration, amendments, UBO filings, payment of annual contributions, and purchase of trade-registry documents. Security was hardened with mandatory Multi-Factor Authentication from January 15, 2024, and digital registry viewing was monetized on March 27, 2024 via prepaid credits (Afl. 5 each) and subscription plans (Afl. 300/90 days, Afl. 1,200/year). A portfolio of ~20 document products — authenticated extracts, historical extracts, declarations of good standing, branch lists, certificates of origin, EUR-1 validations, copies of permits and financial statements — is delivered digitally through the portal. Value-added services include free personal business consultations, the restructured 4-month Independent Entrepreneur Course (Empresario Independiente), paid workshops (e.g., Cash Flow Management at AWG 100), annual Business Events (~300 attendees in 2026), Business Mixers in a "Business Speed Dating" format, international trade missions (e.g., Panama, February 2025), and auditorium/room rentals.

The Chamber is a quasi-governmental organization (firm type: government_state_entity) headquartered at J.E. Irausquin Boulevard 10, Oranjestad, with a 25-person staff, governed by a 9-member Board of Directors and led by Executive Secretary/Director Martijn Balkestein, Board President Diederik Kemmerling, and Vice-President Robert Croes. Revenue is generated through one-time registration fees (Afl. 96-1,500 by capital tier), recurring annual contributions (Afl. 96-1,275), transaction fees on documents, the new subscription and prepaid-credit revenue stream, training/workshop fees, and room rentals. No revenue figures are publicly disclosed.

Name

Aruba Chamber of Commerce & Industry

Legal name

Aruba Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Website

https://arubachamber.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1930

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Aruba Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KvK) is Aruba's statutory trade registry and business-support body, founded in 1930, which mandates registration for all commercial entities within one week of activity. It operates the My Chamber digital portal, the Trade and UBO Registers, training programs, business events, and trade missions for Aruba's formal economy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Business Registration & Trade Registry Services

akta.pro primary industry

Business Registration & Corporate Affairs (Registries) (BPAIAOAA)

Keywords

• Trade registry services
• Business registration
• UBO compliance
• Commercial licensing
• Entrepreneurship training

Headquarters

HQ city

Oranjestad

HQ country

Aruba

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Business Registration Fees: One-time registration fees charged to businesses upon registering with the Trade Registry. Fees are based on total capital invested in the business and range from Afl. 96 (capital 0-25,000) up to Afl. 1,500 (capital above 1,000,001). These are one-time fees paid at the time of initial registration.
2. Annual Contribution Fees: Recurring annual fees charged to all registered businesses, based on total capital invested as of January 1 of each year. Fees range from Afl. 96 to Afl. 1,275 per year depending on capital tier. Payment deadline is March 15 annually, with Afl. 10 late fee applied from May 19 onwards.
3. Trade Registry Extracts and Certificates: Sale of official extract documents including Authenticated Extracts (Uittreksel) in Dutch (Afl. 15.00) or English/Spanish (Afl. 30.00), Historical Extracts (Afl. 30-40), Photo-static Copies (Afl. 25), Authenticated Copies (Afl. 30), Modification Deeds (Afl. 15), Trade Registry Forms Duplicates (Afl. 3), Declarations of Good Standing (Afl. 15), Declarations of Registration (Afl. 15), and Branch Lists (Afl. 15-100).
4. Digital Registry Access Subscriptions and Credits: Revenue from prepaid credits (Afl. 5 per credit, sold in bundles of 1-250) and subscription plans for accessing the digital trade registry. Subscription options include 90-day access at Afl. 300.00 and 1-year access at Afl. 1,200.00.
5. Customs and Trade Certification Services: Validation of Certificates of Origin (Afl. 13.00) and EUR-1 documents (Afl. 15.00) for exporters, as well as copies of permits and financial statements for financial institutions. Prices vary per document type.
6. Training Courses and Workshops: Revenue from paid educational programs including the Independent Entrepreneur Course (Empresario Independiente) and Cash Flow Management Workshop (AWG 100.00). The Chamber also provides free informative lectures on business topics.
7. Room Rental: Rental of the Chamber's auditorium and meeting rooms to businesses and organizations for events, workshops, and meetings. Pricing varies by room and hours, including after-hours and weekend availability.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

The Aruba Chamber of Commerce & Industry operates as the official statutory trade registry and business licensing advisory body for Aruba, maintaining the mandatory Trade Register and UBO (Ultimate Beneficial Owner) Register for all commercial entities on the island. Through its My Chamber digital portal, the Chamber provides business registration, annual contributions based on capital, authenticated extracts and certificates, customs/trade certifications (Certificate of Origin, EUR-1), and subscription access to company information. It also offers free personal business consultations, the Independent Entrepreneur Course, workshops, networking events, and trade missions to support enterprise development.

Product overview

The Aruba Chamber of Commerce & Industry operates as a government-affiliated business registry and support organization, offering a unified digital service platform centered on the My Chamber portal and Trade Registry. The core product is the digital Trade Registry accessible through My Chamber, which enables business registration, UBO filings, amendments, and fee payments. Around this core, the Chamber offers a portfolio of document products including authenticated extracts, deed copies, declarations of good standing and registration, branch lists, and trade-related certifications (origin certificates, EUR-1 validations). Value-added services include prepaid credits and subscription plans for accessing detailed company data, along with educational programs such as the Independent Entrepreneur Course and Cash Flow Workshop. The Chamber also publishes research such as 'The Perfect Storm' on Aruba's economic challenges.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• All businesses in Aruba are legally required to register within one week of commencing commercial activities, making the Chamber's services mandatory for all formal businesses on the island.
• +2 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

API detail

Has API

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App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CMB (CMB NV)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 29 June 2026CMB (CMB NV) served as the principal sponsor of the Aruba Chamber Business Event 2026 titled 'Beyond Tourism: Building Aruba's Next Economy' held at The St. Regis Aruba Resort. CMB's sponsorship enabled the Chamber to host its flagship annual event with nearly 300 attendees.
• Aruba Tourism AuthoritycoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 29 June 2026Co-sponsor of the Aruba Chamber Business Event 2026. The Aruba Tourism Authority's sponsorship of the Chamber's annual flagship event reflects ongoing cooperation between the tourism regulator and the business community.
• AFAS SoftwareminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 29 June 2026Co-sponsor of the Aruba Chamber Business Event 2026. AFAS Software's sponsorship aligns with the Chamber's digital modernization efforts.
• Aruba Airport AuthorityminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 29 June 2026Co-sponsor of the Aruba Chamber Business Event 2026, supporting the Chamber's initiative to foster dialogue on Aruba's economic future.
• SetarminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 29 June 2026Co-sponsor of the Aruba Chamber Business Event 2026. Setar's sponsorship reflects telecom sector support for the island's business development initiatives.
• EnniaminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 29 June 2026Co-sponsor of the Aruba Chamber Business Event 2026. Ennia's sponsorship supports the Chamber's annual business event and community-building activities.
• WEB ArubaminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 15 September 2025Sponsor of the 95th Anniversary celebration of the Aruba Chamber of Commerce in September 2025. WEB Aruba's sponsorship contributed to the networking reception held at Zima Rooftop Bar, JOIA.
• VCC InternationalminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 15 September 2025Sponsor of the 95th Anniversary celebration of the Aruba Chamber of Commerce in September 2025. VCC International contributed to the Chamber's milestone anniversary networking reception.
• Sagicor LifeminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 15 September 2025Sponsor of the 95th Anniversary celebration of the Aruba Chamber of Commerce in September 2025. Sagicor Life supported the Chamber's 95th anniversary celebration event.
• Dutch Caribbean Meets Panama (Trade Mission)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 February 2025The Aruba Chamber participated in the 'Dutch Caribbean Meets Panama' trade mission from February 12-14, 2025, where an Aruba commercial delegation engaged with Panamanian businesses and explored international expansion opportunities. This mission created opportunities for local businesses to connect with international markets.
• Department of Economic Affairs, Commerce & Industry (DEACI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDEACI is the government authority that issues Business Establishment Licenses and Director's Licenses, for which the Chamber is consulted for its advisory opinion. The Chamber provides recommendations to the Minister of Economic Affairs based on its Guidelines to the Business Establishment Ordinance. This is a statutory collaboration integral to the business licensing process in Aruba.
• Department of Legislation and Legal Affairs (DWJZ)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDWJZ handles applications for Food & Beverage Licenses (Restaurantvergunning), Wholesale Licenses, and Hotel/Accommodation Licenses. Businesses must first register with the Chamber before applying for these operational permits.
• Civil Law Notaries in ArubacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNotaries in Aruba play a critical role in the incorporation of legal entities (NVs, VBAs, Foundations, Associations, etc.). For incorporations from January 1, 2023, the handling notary typically submits the initial UBO registration on behalf of the new entity. Notaries are responsible for ensuring UBO data is accurate and timely.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/arubachamber
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/aruba-chamber-of-commerce-&-industry
• Instagraminstagram.com/arubachamber

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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