Start with a complimentary 45-minute strategy session. We'll assess your situation, outline your options, and give you a frank view of whether Sint Maarten is right for you.
All inquiries submitted through this form or via email are reviewed and responded to within 1 business day — typically within a few hours during regular office hours (Monday–Friday, 09:00–17:00 AST). For urgent matters, calling directly at +1 721 554-8900 is the fastest path.
After your initial inquiry, we will schedule your complimentary 45-minute strategy session at a time that suits your timezone. We conduct consultations by phone, video call, or in person at our Sint Maarten office.
Yes — the majority of our clients are abroad when they first contact us, often in the US, Canada, or Europe. The entire planning and strategy phase can be conducted remotely via video call. We work with clients across multiple timezones and have streamlined our onboarding for international clients.
Physical presence on the island is only required for specific steps in the residency and permit process — which we coordinate and schedule for you. Most clients visit Sint Maarten for the first time specifically for us to walk them through that process in person.
Nothing formal is required for your first consultation. It is a conversation. You should be prepared to discuss your approximate annual income and its source (salary, business, investments, pension, or mixed), your current country of residence, your citizenship, and your general timeline for relocation or tax restructuring.
If you engage us for a formal Penshonado application, we will provide a detailed document checklist at that stage. Typical requirements include proof of income, passport copies, proof of housing in Sint Maarten, and evidence of assets. We guide you through every document requirement — you won't have to figure that out alone.
Yes. Tax residency is not a one-time filing — it requires annual maintenance. We offer ongoing compliance packages that cover your Sint Maarten personal income tax returns, FBAR/FATCA filings for US citizens, tax authority correspondence, and annual status reviews.
Most of our clients remain on a compliance retainer after their initial Penshonado application is approved. Our annual packages are priced based on the complexity of your tax situation and the range of services included. This is discussed and agreed before any engagement begins.
Yes. US citizens face the unique burden of worldwide income taxation regardless of where they live — one of only two countries in the world with this policy. As a result, a Penshonado resident who is a US citizen must still file US federal returns annually, disclose foreign accounts via FBAR, and comply with FATCA reporting requirements.
We have deep experience managing US expat compliance alongside Sint Maarten local filings. For clients with particularly complex US tax situations (multiple entities, significant capital events, trust structures), we coordinate directly with your US-based CPA or attorney to ensure nothing falls through the cracks. The goal is a single integrated plan across both jurisdictions.
We are transparent about fees and discuss them before any engagement begins. Initial consultations are complimentary — there is no charge for your first 45-minute session. After that, engagements are structured in one of three ways: project-based fees for defined deliverables (such as a Penshonado application package), annual retainer fees for ongoing compliance services, or hourly advisory rates for specific questions or matters.
Fee levels reflect the seniority and expertise of the professionals involved, the complexity of your tax situation, and the scope of work. We do not charge commission on assets, investments, or financial products. Our only compensation is professional fees for the advisory and compliance work we perform on your behalf.