CAN THE IDENTITY OF A SHAREHOLDER BE RETRIEVED UNDER THE LAWS OF THE NETHERLANDS ANTILLES?
Not easily
In the Netherlands Antilles, there does not exist a public register of shareholders in Netherlands Antilles companies. The company involved would be the source for a third party to obtain information as regards the identity of the shareholders of such company.
If all shares are bearer shares, which category of shares is transferable without any notification to the management of the company, it is possible that the management of the company is unaware of the identity of its shareholders.
Karel Frielink
Curacao-based Attorney (lawyer) / Partner
