Moving to Sint Maarten: taxes, residence and life
How to become tax resident in Sint Maarten: personal, dividend and corporate tax, 4 residence programmes, tax-residency requirements and climate. Explore the basics and compare residence routes.
Taxes
In Sint Maarten the top income tax rate is 47.5%, dividends are taxed at up to — and companies pay 34.5% corporate tax.
How to move and become tax resident
You can become tax resident in Sint Maarten from arrival once you take up residence (Facts & circumstances (home, family, ties) → resident from arrival). The typical route is First-time Investor Permit: ANG 900k (~US$500k) in real estate/business within 18 months + NAf 50k crime-fund contribution; await decision abroad There are 4 open residence programmes in Sint Maarten — see the list below.
Living there
Philipsburg has a tropical savanna (wet/dry) climate with winter highs around 28.5 °C and summer highs around 31.5 °C.
Key facts
| Top income tax | 47.5% |
|---|---|
| Dividend tax | — |
| Corporate tax | 34.5% |
| Residenza fiscale | dall'arrivo — Facts & circumstances (home, family, ties) → resident from arrival |
| Via di residenza tipica | First-time Investor Permit — ANG 900k (~US$500k) in real estate/business within 18 months + NAf 50k crime-fund contribution; await decision abroad |
| Tipo di clima | tropical savanna (wet/dry) · 28.5° / 31.5° (Philipsburg) |
Residence programmes in Sint Maarten
Active programmes
- First-time Investor Permit — Investimento CHF 402'300 · 2026-10
- Residence Permit – Independent Means / Retiree — independentMeans · 2026-10
- Work Permit (employment-based residence) — employment · 2026-10
- Admission of Dutch nationals — freeMovement · 2026-10
Plan your residence route
Frequently asked questions
How many days do I need to spend in Sint Maarten to become tax resident?
dall'arrivo. Facts & circumstances (home, family, ties) → resident from arrival Worldwide income
How much tax will I pay in Sint Maarten?
In Sint Maarten the top income tax rate is 47.5%, dividends are taxed at up to — and companies pay 34.5% corporate tax.
Which residence programmes does Sint Maarten offer?
First-time Investor Permit (CHF 402'300); Residence Permit – Independent Means / Retiree; Work Permit (employment-based residence); Admission of Dutch nationals
What is the usual way to move to Sint Maarten?
First-time Investor Permit. ANG 900k (~US$500k) in real estate/business within 18 months + NAf 50k crime-fund contribution; await decision abroad
Compare with nearby countries
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