Wage tax (loonbelasting), SZV social premiums, payslips, and monthly declarations — calculated correctly and filed on time, every pay period. You run your business; we keep your payroll compliant.
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Running payroll on Sint Maarten isn't just cutting a paycheck. Every salary you pay triggers a set of statutory withholdings and employer contributions that must be calculated, deducted, and remitted to the Belastingdienst (Tax Office) and SZV (the Social & Health Insurance agency) — usually every month. Get one component wrong and the penalties compound quickly. Here are the moving parts CaribTax handles on your behalf.
Income tax withheld directly from each employee's gross salary using Sint Maarten's wage tax tables and applicable tax credits, then filed monthly with the Tax Office. It's an advance on the employee's annual income tax.
Mandatory social insurance for state pension (AOV) and survivors' benefits (AWW). Premiums are shared between employer and employee up to the annual wage ceiling and remitted through SZV.
The national insurance covering exceptional medical and long-term care costs. A percentage of wages, split between employer and employee, calculated on every pay run.
Sickness insurance (ZV) and accident insurance (OV) administered by SZV for employees earning under the statutory wage threshold. The employer carries the bulk of these premiums.
A compliant payslip showing gross pay, each deduction, and net pay must be issued to every employee each period — with the correct figure ready to transfer to their account.
A combined wage tax and premium declaration is submitted and paid to the Tax Office and SZV — generally in the month after the payroll period. Miss it and interest plus penalties apply automatically.
From the first hire to year-end statements, CaribTax administers the full Sint Maarten payroll cycle so your team is paid correctly and your filings are always current.
We calculate and withhold the correct wage tax from each salary using current Sint Maarten brackets and tax credits.
AOV/AWW, AVBZ, and ZV/OV premiums calculated and split correctly between employer and employee.
Clear, compliant payslips for every employee each period, with net-pay figures ready for transfer.
We prepare and submit your wage tax and social premium declarations on schedule — no missed deadlines.
Onboarding new staff or processing a departure, we handle the payroll and registration changes correctly.
Annual wage statements, reconciliations, and audit-ready records that keep your business protected.
Switching to CaribTax is straightforward — most employers are fully onboarded within their first pay cycle.
Answer three short questions about your team size and current setup so we can scope your payroll.
We register or verify your employer status with the Tax Office and SZV and load your employee details.
We calculate wage tax, premiums, and net pay, then issue payslips and your payment instructions.
Monthly declarations are submitted on time to the Tax Office and SZV, with confirmation kept on record.
Predictable pricing based on your team size — no per-filing surprises. Final pricing is confirmed after a quick assessment of your setup.
* Plans shown are indicative starting points and are confirmed after a brief assessment of your payroll setup. Government wage tax and social premium amounts are remitted on your behalf and are separate from the CaribTax service fee.
In Sint Maarten, late or incorrect wage tax and premium filings trigger automatic penalties and interest — and put your business on the Tax Office's radar. Outsourcing to a specialist removes that risk entirely.
Free, plain-English guides to every part of running payroll on Sint Maarten — written by the CaribTax team for local employers.
Answer three quick questions and we'll come back with the right plan, your pricing, and a simple onboarding timeline. No obligation, no jargon — just compliant payroll off your plate.
