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BrightPath Caribbean — Est. 2013

We Are Sint Maarten's Premier
Tax Advisory Firm

BrightPath Caribbean has guided 500+ high-net-worth individuals, entrepreneurs, and retirees through successful relocation and tax optimization in the Dutch Caribbean since 2013.

500+
Clients Advised
98%
Approval Rate
$4.2M+
Client Tax Savings
10 Yrs
On the Island
Our Story

The BrightPath Caribbean Story

BrightPath Caribbean was founded in 2013 in Sint Maarten by a team of international tax professionals who had watched the same pattern repeat itself too many times: high-net-worth individuals arriving on the island full of promise, with no real roadmap. They were paying far more tax than the law required, making costly structural mistakes, and navigating complex Dutch Caribbean regulations without qualified guidance.

The island had excellent local accountants, but there was a clear gap between what the local market offered and what internationally mobile, high-income clients actually needed. BrightPath was built to fill that gap — a firm with both feet planted in Sint Maarten and full command of international tax law, US expat compliance, Dutch Caribbean regulations, and cross-border structuring.

We grew steadily, client by client, through results. Today, BrightPath Caribbean's CaribTax division is the island's most recognized tax advisory practice for international residents and serious prospective relocators. We operate here. We live here. We are not a remote advisory service pointing at Sint Maarten from a mainland office — this is our home, and we have deep relationships with the institutions, legal professionals, and government bodies that matter for your transition.

The launch of the CaribTax digital platform in 2026 reflects our commitment to making Sint Maarten's tax advantages accessible, transparent, and well-explained — before you ever pick up the phone.

Timeline
2013
BrightPath Caribbean Founded
Established in Sint Maarten to serve internationally mobile high-net-worth individuals navigating Dutch Caribbean tax law.
2018
100 Clients Advised
Reached our first major milestone — 100 successful Penshonado applications and residency transitions completed.
2020
Expanded Corporate Services
Launched full corporate entity formation, holding structure design, and international business tax services.
2022
$1M+ in Client Tax Savings
Crossed the $1 million cumulative threshold in documented annual tax savings delivered to our client base.
2024
500+ Clients Served
Became the island's most recognized international tax advisory practice for incoming high-net-worth residents.
2026
CaribTax Digital Platform Launched
Launched CaribTax.com — making Penshonado education, tools, and advisory access available globally.
What We Do

Our Expertise Areas

Penshonado Strategy & Application
End-to-end management of the Penshonado designation process. We assess eligibility, structure your income for qualification, prepare your application, and interface directly with Sint Maarten tax authorities. We have filed hundreds of successful applications and know the process at every level.
Core Service
US Expat Tax Compliance (FBAR / FATCA)
US citizens relocating abroad face some of the world's most complex tax obligations. We handle your annual US federal returns, FBAR filings, FATCA disclosures, and coordinate with your US-based CPA where needed. We ensure you remain fully compliant without overpaying.
High Demand
Corporate Entity Formation
For business owners and entrepreneurs, the right corporate structure is as important as personal tax status. We design and establish Sint Maarten entities — LLCs, NVs, holding companies — and ensure your business activities are optimally structured for the island's tax environment.
Business
Real Estate Tax Planning
Property acquisition in Sint Maarten carries specific tax implications — transfer taxes, turnover tax, and ground lease considerations. We advise on purchase structures, tax-efficient ownership vehicles, and long-term exit planning for your Sint Maarten real estate holdings.
Real Estate
Estate & Trust Structuring
Intergenerational wealth transfer in a cross-border context is among the most technically demanding areas of tax law. We work with qualified estate attorneys to design trust structures, beneficiary designations, and succession plans that protect your wealth across jurisdictions.
Wealth
Annual Filing & Ongoing Compliance
Tax residency is not a one-time event — it requires annual maintenance. We provide ongoing compliance packages covering your Sint Maarten personal income tax filings, reporting deadlines, tax authority correspondence, and annual reviews to ensure your status remains in good standing.
Ongoing
By the Numbers

Results That Speak for Themselves

500+
Clients Advised &
Placed in SXM
98%
Penshonado Application
Approval Rate
$4.2M+
Total Client
Tax Savings Delivered
10
Years Operating
in Sint Maarten
24
Published Tax Guides
& Resources
How We Work

Our Approach

01
Human-First Strategy

We are not a software platform. We are not an algorithm. We are senior tax strategists who think through your specific situation — your income composition, your citizenship, your family structure, your business interests — and build a plan accordingly.

No two Penshonado files are identical. A US tech executive with RSUs, a Canadian real estate investor, a UK pension holder, and a German business owner each require meaningfully different approaches. That's exactly the kind of nuance we handle.

02
Sint Maarten Embedded

We live and work here. Our offices are on the island. Our relationships with the Sint Maarten Tax Service, the Chamber of Commerce, local notaries, and the legal community have been built over a decade of daily practice.

When something unusual arises — an edge case, a tax authority question, a new interpretation — we are in the room. We don't advise on Sint Maarten from a distance. That proximity is not incidental; it is central to the quality of what we deliver.

03
Ongoing Partners

Most of our clients work with us for years — not just for their initial Penshonado application. Tax residency requires annual maintenance, and your financial picture will evolve. New income sources. Real estate acquisitions. Corporate changes. Family transitions.

We don't disappear after your application is filed. We offer annual compliance packages designed to keep your status clean, your filings timely, and your structure optimized as your life on the island develops.

The People

Meet the CaribTax Team

Professional accounting and tax solutions for Sint Maarten — backed by BrightPath. Built for business.

David Dolitsky
David Dolitsky
Financial Controller, BrightPath Caribbean
General Manager, CaribTax
EN

David holds a dual leadership role as Financial Controller of BrightPath Caribbean and General Manager of CaribTax, providing strategic oversight across financial operations, compliance, and business administration. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and brings over 25 years of experience managing accounting functions, financial controls, and regulatory-driven operations within service-oriented environments. He is highly proficient in QuickBooks, Peachtree (Sage), and Microsoft Office 365.

Marco Aalbers
Marco Aalbers
Tax Attorney, CaribTax
ENNL

Marco is a leading expert in Caribbean tax law with more than a decade of experience as both a tax advisor and former tax inspector in Sint Maarten. He has served with the Government of Sint Maarten, PwC Dutch Caribbean, and Wolters Kluwer. He is the author of St. Maarten Tax Legislation 2024 (ENG) — the first comprehensive English-language edition of Sint Maarten's tax laws — and co-author of Capita Selecta; Caribisch Fiscaal Recht. Marco also lectures at the University of Curaçao.

Sabrina Gopaul
Sabrina Gopaul
Payroll Specialist, CaribTax
EN

Sabrina brings precision, consistency, and a strong analytical foundation to the CaribTax team. She holds an Associate's Degree in Accounting from St. Maarten Academy, graduating Cum Laude. She manages several of CaribTax's larger client accounts, overseeing payroll processes with exceptional accuracy and professionalism. Sabrina works closely with the Legal Strategy team to ensure payroll computations are fully aligned with contractual labor agreements and regulatory requirements.

Pou Chu Cheng
Pou Chu Cheng
Bookkeeper, CaribTax
EN

Pou Chu is a certified bookkeeper with a strong foundation in accounting principles, having completed her studies at Penn Foster. She brings over 11 years of financial experience from her tenure at WIB Bank, where she developed a keen eye for detail and a commitment to accuracy. Born in China and raised in St. Maarten since the age of seven, Pou Chu combines global perspective with deep local insight — making her a valuable asset to the CaribTax team.

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