Policy & Research

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”.

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Tourist Bureau

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.

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Vending License & Permits

Types of Vending Licenses:

A) Mobile License
B) Stationary License
C) Market License

Vending License Requirements:

Vending licenses can only be requested by a person not an entity.
Registered for at least two (2) years in the Census Office of St. Maarten (Dutch).
The person must be of Dutch nationality (exception for Market license - the person may be of foreign nationality but must be registered at least 10 years in the Census Office of St. Maarten (Dutch).
Vending must be the person’s main source of income.
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Permits

To organize a Raffle
To organize a BBQ
To organize a Bingo
To open later than the required hours (Stores/shops later than 6:30 p.m.) (Bar & Restaurants later than12:00 a.m).
To have a vending machine
To organize public events (dances/shows) walk-a-thon etc.)
Sign/Advertisement Board License

Requirements for a permit to organize a Bingo/Raffle or BBQ

The applicant must be a notarized entity: copy of the statutes/deed must be supplied.
Unsold tickets of the raffles must be submitted within 24 hours of the drawing;
Additionally a permit is required from the Lt. Governor to organize public events;

Application Forms Application form for Vending License
Application form for Carnival
Application form for Carnival Village

Contact Details Zoutsteeg #3
Philipsburg, Sint Maarten
Netherlands Antilles
Telephone: (599) – 542-0668
Fax: (599) – 543-7822
Email: vosec1@yahoo.com

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