Full application management to achieve a flat 10% tax on your foreign-source income. From initial eligibility assessment to approved government status — every step handled by BrightPath Caribbean's senior strategists.
Our Penshonado Strategy service is a complete, managed engagement. We do the work; you get the status.
We evaluate your full financial and residential profile against Sint Maarten's Penshonado eligibility criteria before any application begins.
Every document required by the Sint Maarten Tax Office — prepared, translated (if needed), and formatted for submission.
We submit your application directly to the Sint Maarten Tax Office (Ontvanger) with complete documentation and proper fee payment.
We stay on top of your application through the entire review process, following up with government offices on your behalf.
Penshonado status requires genuine Sint Maarten residency. We help you establish and document your physical presence correctly.
Maintaining your Penshonado status requires annual compliance. We set up the framework from day one so status renewal is seamless.
Sint Maarten's Penshonado program has specific requirements. Our first step is always a thorough eligibility review.
A structured, transparent process designed for high-net-worth individuals who value precision and discretion.
We assess your income structure, residence situation, and goals against Penshonado requirements.
We provide a personalized document checklist and guide you through gathering and certifying every required item.
We prepare and submit your complete application to the Sint Maarten Tax Office with all supporting documents.
We track your application, liaise with authorities, and upon approval, set up your annual compliance framework.
Penshonado is not a loophole — it is a structured program designed by Sint Maarten for a specific type of resident.
Individuals with significant investment portfolios, dividend income, capital gains, or interest income earned outside Sint Maarten benefit most from the 10% flat rate versus the progressive rates in their home jurisdiction.
Retired professionals receiving pensions, annuities, or retirement fund distributions from outside Sint Maarten are among the most natural Penshonado candidates — predictable foreign income, desire for warm climate.
Business owners and consultants with clients and revenue entirely outside Sint Maarten can structure their operations to qualify for Penshonado status, dramatically reducing their global effective tax rate.
Beneficiaries of foreign trusts, family foundations, or offshore structures receiving distributions from outside Sint Maarten can often qualify, with proper structuring advice from CaribTax.
The questions we get asked most often — answered clearly, without legal jargon.
Penshonado status works best alongside the right corporate and compliance structure.
Book a complimentary 45-minute strategy session with a BrightPath Caribbean senior advisor. We'll assess your eligibility, explain the process, and outline exactly what achieving 10% tax means for your specific situation.
