THE DUTCH CARIBBEAN INCORPORATION DOCTRINE

The courts apply the law of the state where the legal entity was incorporated The Netherlands Antilles adheres to the Incorporation Doctrine (Netherlands Antilles State Ordinance of 9 September 1960, which entered into force on the 10th of September 1960, P.B. 1960, 166). According to this doctrine, the internal affairs of a corporation are governed… Continue reading THE DUTCH CARIBBEAN INCORPORATION DOCTRINE

PREJUDICED INTERESTS OF MINORITY SHAREHOLDERS IN THE NETHERLANDS ANTILLES

They may force the company to take-over their shares Article 2:251(1) of the Netherlands Antilles Civil Code reads as follows: “A shareholder of registered shares, whose rights or interests are prejudiced to such an extent, by the conduct of the company or one or more co-shareholders, that a continuation of his shareholding cannot reasonably be required… Continue reading PREJUDICED INTERESTS OF MINORITY SHAREHOLDERS IN THE NETHERLANDS ANTILLES

STATUTORY LIMITATIONS FOR FILING A CLAIM UNDER ARUBAN LAW

Five year period With respect to the limitations under Aruban law for filing a claim, the pertinent legal provisions governing limitations are set out in Book 3, Title 11 (Rights of Action) of the Aruban Civil Code. According to Article 310 the right of action for compensation for damage is prescribed up to the end… Continue reading STATUTORY LIMITATIONS FOR FILING A CLAIM UNDER ARUBAN LAW