Sint Maarten's Penshonado program legally caps your income tax at a flat 10%. BrightPath Caribbean handles your entire application, structuring, and ongoing compliance.
Estimates based on flat rates. Individual results vary.
If you qualify, you pay a flat 10% on ALL your worldwide income — instead of up to 46.5%. No capital gains tax. No inheritance tax. No wealth tax.
It's a formal, government-approved tax residency classification under Dutch Caribbean law. BrightPath Caribbean has guided hundreds of clients through the application process since 2013.
Learn more at BrightPath →See how Sint Maarten's Penshonado rate stacks up against the world's most common tax jurisdictions.
45 minutes with a senior BrightPath strategist. We review your income, assets, and timeline — no obligation.
Custom relocation roadmap, corporate structure, banking introductions, and Penshonado application — all handled.
You relocate to Sint Maarten. We handle filings, renewals, and ongoing compliance so you never miss a deadline.
Full application management. From eligibility review to approved status — we handle every step.
Learn more → Most popularNV, BV, or Foundation. We design the optimal entity structure for your business interests in SXM.
Learn more →Annual income tax declarations for Sint Maarten residents. Accurate, on time, every time. Starting at $99.
Learn more → From $99FBAR, FATCA, and Foreign Earned Income Exclusion planning for American clients relocating to SXM.
Learn more →Property transfer tax, land tax, and investment structuring for SXM real estate purchases.
Learn more →Annual returns, status renewals, regulatory monitoring — we keep your SXM tax position optimized year after year.
Learn more →Everything you need to qualify, apply, and maintain Sint Maarten's premier tax residency program.
Read article →American expats face unique compliance obligations. Here's what you need to plan for before you move.
Read article →Step-by-step qualification framework including minimum stay requirements and financial thresholds.
Read article →Book your complimentary 45-minute strategy session with a BrightPath senior tax strategist. We'll map your exact path to Penshonado status.
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