REVISED SINT MAARTEN LEGISLATION ON DIRECTORS’ LIABILITY IN BANKRUPTCY

Improper bookkeeping may result in liability As per April 1, 2014 the amended Corporate Code (Book 2 Civil Code) of St. Maarten entered into force. Among other things, the provisions with regard to Managing Director’s liability have been improved. In the event of the bankruptcy of the legal entity each Managing Director is jointly and… Continue reading REVISED SINT MAARTEN LEGISLATION ON DIRECTORS’ LIABILITY IN BANKRUPTCY

PROPOSED REVIEW DUTCH CARIBBEAN LEGISLATION ON DIRECTORS’ LIABILITY IN BANKRUPTCY

Defects detected in the annual accounts drawn up may be relevant Earlier in 2010, a draft bill was proposed to amend the Corporate Code (Book 2 Civil Code) of Curacao, St. Maarten, Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba (which formerly constituted the Netherlands Antilles). Hopefully, the Bill comes into force in 2011. Among other things, the… Continue reading PROPOSED REVIEW DUTCH CARIBBEAN LEGISLATION ON DIRECTORS’ LIABILITY IN BANKRUPTCY

THE ANNUAL ACCOUNTS OF LARGE DUTCH CARIBBEAN COMPANIES

Stricter rules for large companies Under Netherlands Antilles law the annual accounts of limited liability companies which do not qualify as so called large companies, need to be prepared in accordance with generally accepted standards and shall provide sufficient insight as to enable a sound judgment to be formed regarding the assets and the results… Continue reading THE ANNUAL ACCOUNTS OF LARGE DUTCH CARIBBEAN COMPANIES

THE FINANCIALS OF A DUTCH CARIBBEAN COMPANY

Management’s responsibility According to Netherlands Antilles law, annually, within eight months after the company’s financial year has ended, (unless this term has been extended by the general meeting) annual statements must be drawn up by the management board and submitted to the general meeting of shareholders. The annual statements, comprising the balance sheet, profit and loss account and… Continue reading THE FINANCIALS OF A DUTCH CARIBBEAN COMPANY