A dusk aerial over the Indigo Bay lagoon and marina, St. Maarten

Tax Incentives.

The ownership fundamentals on the Dutch side of St. Maarten.

The fundamentals favor the owner.

The Dutch side of St. Maarten has long been a straightforward place to own. A few fundamentals shape why. Each one carries nuance, and your own advisor should have the last word.

None

Annual property tax, historically

None

Capital gains, individually held

Freehold

Foreign ownership

US Dollar

Everyday currency

What that means in practice.

  • No annual property tax has historically been levied.
  • No capital gains tax on individually held property.
  • Closing costs around 5 to 6 percent, roughly half the French side.
  • No restrictions on foreign freehold ownership.
  • Everyday life runs on the US dollar.

Tax Incentives

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