
The primary function of the Department is to “formulate, implement, monitor and evaluate the socio-economic policies of the Island Territory of St. Maarten with the ultimate purpose of stimulating economic growth and development”.
As an island nation whose economy is based on one industry - tourism - it is of the utmost importance that every visitor - either virtual or real -- to St. Maarten has a positive and memorable experience. An experience that leaves you wanting more as you browse the web, just as you might want one or two days more at the end of your vacation stay.
Examples of Types of Licenses:
1. Business License
2. Directors License
3. Branch License
Entities:
Application Procedures:
a) Type of request
b) The intended business location;
c) Description of the activities
*Note : Resident directors of foreign nationality require a residence permit
Application Forms
Application form for Business & Director’s license
Application form for Sole Proprietorship
BUSINESS, DIRECTORS AND BRANCH LICENSE FEES:
1) Limited Liability Company ( NV & BV ) 1.550,-
2) Director’s license:
a) Residence-company with one director 312,50
b) Residence with more than one director 625,-
c) Residing abroad 1.250,-
OPERATIONAL LICENSES
(SEE LIST FOR ADDITIONAL FEES):
1) Bar License 2.000,-
2) Restaurant A 2.520,-
3) Restaurant B 2.400,-
4) Retail alcoholic beverages 3.000,-
5) Wholesale alcoholic beverages 2.400,-
6) Light alcoholic/non-alcoholic/ice cream 900,-
7) non-alcoholic/ice cream 1.400,-
8) Hotel license :
max 10 rooms 900,-
11 - 50 rooms 1.200,-
51 -100 rooms 1.800.-
101-300 rooms 3.600,-
301-500 rooms 5.400,-
501 or more rooms 7.200,-
ONE TIME PAYMENTS:
1) To amend business/director’s/branch license 312,50
2) Processing Fees business/director’s/branch 150,-
3) Processing Fee Vergunninglands-
verordening PB 1963 no 28 450,-
4) Additional Closing hours 150,-
5) Casino license when issued-slot machines 10.000,-
6) Casino license full fledged when issued 120.000,-
7) Lottery License when issued 50.000,-
Contact Details
Zoutsteeg #3
Philipsburg, Sint Maarten
Netherlands Antilles
Telephone: (599) – 542-0668
Fax: (599) – 543-7822
Email: vosec1@yahoo.com