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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