05 May 2020 – Provided tax relief to residents in the Caribbean Netherlands

Intervention Categories: Finance policy and financial aid; Stimulus packages and financial support
Level of Jurisdiction: National

Overview: The Dutch Government has allocated €7.8 million of tax relief to the Caribbean Netherlands to help reduce the cost of living for residents.

All households and businesses will be able to recieve reductions to their utility bills including electricity, drinking water and internet from 1 May to December 2020. This amounts to around USD$44-60 in tax relief per month for households and companies in the Caribbean Netherlands.
Full details here: https://www.rijksdienstcn.com/covid-19/nieuws/2020/mei/5/lastenverlichting-voor-huishoudens-en-bedrijven-caribisch-nederland