A Traders buys and ships goods from the Netherlands and across Europe to Curaçao, Aruba, and Bonaire — VAT-free — for example private clients furnishing their villa, or businesses in retail, hospitality, automotive, or any other sector.
Who this is for: Private individuals and businesses on the ABC islands who need goods sourced VAT-free and shipped from Europe, without dealing with dozens of suppliers and shipping arrangements themselves.
How it works
- Share what you need. Furniture, building materials, car parts, workshop equipment — you name it.
- We source and consolidate. Purchases from multiple European suppliers are combined into one coordinated shipment.
- We handle VAT and customs. Including VAT-free purchasing.
- We arrange the full shipping process. Container loading, ocean or air freight, all the way to the islands.
Frequently asked questions
Can you combine purchases from many different suppliers into one shipment?
Yes — this is one of our most common services for clients on the islands, whether it’s a private villa project or an ongoing business need like automotive parts.
How does VAT-free buying work for Curaçao, Aruba, and Bonaire?
Because these islands fall outside the EU VAT territory, goods purchased for export can often be bought without Dutch or EU VAT applied — A Traders handles this as part of the purchase and shipping process.
Do you handle both private and business shipments?
Yes, both.
Can we buy the shipping container itself?
Yes. If cargo needs to stay in storage for a while — for example on a building site — we can include the container in the sale so you avoid demurrage and storage costs.
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