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Managed Payroll for SXM Employers

Sint Maarten Payroll,
fully managed.

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.

Accurate wage tax & AOV/AWW/AVBZ + ZV/OV premium calculations
On-time monthly filing with the Tax Office & SZV — penalty risk removed
Backed by BrightPath Caribbean — Sint Maarten tax specialists since 2013
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Answer 3 quick questions — we'll reply with pricing and next steps within one business day.

Everything your payroll needs — handled end to end

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.

Wage Tax (Loonbelasting)

We calculate and withhold the correct wage tax from each salary using current Sint Maarten brackets and tax credits.

  • Per-employee wage tax calculation
  • Tax credit and allowance application
  • Monthly wage tax return preparation
  • Direct filing with the Tax Office

SZV Social Premiums

AOV/AWW, AVBZ, and ZV/OV premiums calculated and split correctly between employer and employee.

  • Old age & survivors (AOV/AWW)
  • Long-term care (AVBZ)
  • Health & accident (ZV/OV)
  • Employer vs. employee allocation

Payslips & Net Pay

Clear, compliant payslips for every employee each period, with net-pay figures ready for transfer.

  • Branded monthly payslips
  • Gross-to-net breakdown
  • Payment schedule preparation
  • Employee distribution

Monthly Declarations

We prepare and submit your wage tax and social premium declarations on schedule — no missed deadlines.

  • Monthly return preparation
  • Payment reference generation
  • On-time submission
  • Filing confirmation records

Hires & Terminations

Onboarding new staff or processing a departure, we handle the payroll and registration changes correctly.

  • New employee setup
  • Employer & SZV registration
  • Final pay & settlement calculations
  • Status change filings

Year-End & Compliance

Annual wage statements, reconciliations, and audit-ready records that keep your business protected.

  • Annual wage statements
  • Year-to-date reconciliation
  • Audit-ready documentation
  • Regulatory change monitoring

Compliant payroll in four simple steps

Switching to CaribTax is straightforward — most employers are fully onboarded within their first pay cycle.

1

Quick assessment

Answer three short questions about your team size and current setup so we can scope your payroll.

2

Onboarding

We register or verify your employer status with the Tax Office and SZV and load your employee details.

3

Run each period

We calculate wage tax, premiums, and net pay, then issue payslips and your payment instructions.

4

We file

Monthly declarations are submitted on time to the Tax Office and SZV, with confirmation kept on record.

Simple, flat monthly payroll plans

Predictable pricing based on your team size — no per-filing surprises. Final pricing is confirmed after a quick assessment of your setup.

Small Team
$149 /mo
1–5 employees
  • Full wage tax & premium calculation
  • Monthly payslips for each employee
  • Monthly Tax Office & SZV filings
  • New hire & termination processing
  • Email support
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Enterprise
Custom
21+ employees
  • Everything in Growing Business
  • Multi-entity payroll
  • Custom reporting & integrations
  • Audit representation
  • Bespoke onboarding
  • Dedicated account manager
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* 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.

Payroll mistakes are expensive. We make sure they don't happen.

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.

Monthly
Filing Cadence
Wage tax & premiums due each month
0
Missed Deadlines
We track and file every period
2013
Serving SXM Since
BrightPath Caribbean heritage
100%
Local Expertise
Dutch Caribbean tax specialists

Sint Maarten payroll questions

Yes. Every Sint Maarten employer must be registered with the Tax Office and SZV before the first payroll run so that wage tax (loonbelasting) and social premiums can be withheld and remitted correctly. If you're not yet registered, CaribTax handles the full employer registration as part of onboarding.
Sint Maarten payroll involves wage tax (loonbelasting) withheld from salaries, plus social insurance premiums administered through SZV — including AOV/AWW (old age and survivors), AVBZ (long-term care), and ZV/OV (health and accident insurance). The split between employer and employee contributions differs by premium. We calculate each component correctly for every pay period.
Wage tax and social premium declarations are generally filed and paid monthly, with the return and payment due in the month following the payroll period. Late filing triggers automatic penalties and interest — which is exactly what our service is built to prevent.
Yes. We onboard employers at any point in the year, reconcile your year-to-date figures, and continue seamlessly so your annual wage statements stay accurate. Most businesses are fully transitioned within their first pay cycle with us.
It can be. Many clients combine managed payroll with our corporate structure and ongoing compliance services so a single team handles their entire Sint Maarten tax position. Mention your needs in the form and we'll scope the right combination.

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Get your Sint Maarten payroll handled — accurately and on time

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.

Wage tax & SZV premiums calculated correctly
Monthly filings submitted on time
Switch any time of year — we reconcile YTD
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Three quick questions. We'll confirm your plan and timeline within one business day.