Curaçao International Financial Center (Cifc)

The Curaçao International Financial Center Foundation (CIFC) represents an innovative commitment by the industry partners, government and regulatory delegates of Curaçao, to promote a greater awareness of the strengths as an international financial services center. The Board consists of representatives of the Chamber of Commerce of Curaçao, The Association of International Bankers, The Curaçao Bankers Association, the Ministry of Economic Development, the Ministry of Finance, the Central Bank of Curaçao and St. Maarten, the Curaçao International Financial Services Association, the International Financial Group, the Curaçao Business Association, the Foundation for Project Development for the Logistic Sector and the Curaçao Investment & Export Promotion Agency. CIFC works in close cooperation with all public and private members. Together we represent and promote the development of all sectors of the IFS Industry, including Family Office Services, Investment Funds, Intellectual Property Rights Management, Wealth Preservation & Asset Protection, shipping and aircraft registry and International Trade Services, including eCommerce Operations. All embedded in a modern and efficient legal, tax and compliance environment meeting international standards. Curaçao, forming part of the Dutch Kingdom, has been home to many leading international financial institutions for over half a century. Our strength lies in the diversity of services and vast combined knowledge and experience that we are able to offer, our regulated, compliant and transparent infrastructure and innovative and diverse products. In addition, our geographical location and 'Top in the World' telecom cable connectivity along with our connection with Europe, make Curaçao the ideal financial and logistical center and bridge for UHNW individuals and families, as well as closely held internationally operating enterprises and institutional investors.