Freedom Score
Emigrating from Croatia to Sint Maarten: tax and cost of living
How does Sint Maarten score against Croatia? The Freedom Score weighs six dimensions, built on primary government sources.
Dutch Caribbean · Strong Kingdom passport · No capital gains tax
Tax
64/100
Residency
80/100
Cost of living
56/100
Living environment
63/100
Mobility
95/100
Ownership
85/100
Compared by dimension
On an average Croatia income of €20,400 gross per year, you keep €16,836 net in Sint Maarten: a difference of €2,340 per year compared with Croatia.
- Tax: on this income Sint Maarten lands at an effective rate of about 17%, against 29% in Croatia.
- Passport and mobility: from Sint Maarten you travel visa-free to 189 countries.
- Residency: on our accessibility scale Sint Maarten scores 80 out of 100 for obtaining residency.
- Living environment: banking, internet, safety and healthcare together give Sint Maarten a living-environment score of 63 out of 100.
The tax regime in Sint Maarten
Residents are taxed on their worldwide income under a progressive scale from 12.5% to 47.5%. A basic tax credit of ANG 2,332 applies. Employees pay AOV/AWW social premiums of 6.5% (deductible) plus roughly 4.2% for the ZV health insurance. The effective burden on income equal to EUR 54,000 sits around 30%. There is no capital gains tax on private assets and no net wealth tax. Corporate profit is taxed at 34.5% and a turnover tax TOT/BBO of 5% applies instead of VAT. Succession and gift tax does exist.
Residency and visas in Sint Maarten
As a country within the Kingdom, Dutch nationals have easier access to settling on Sint Maarten. Other nationalities need a residence permit or admission, often tied to work, a business or sufficient own means. Anyone who becomes a resident falls under taxation on worldwide income.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the financial difference between Croatia and Sint Maarten?
- On an average Croatia income it differs by roughly €2,340 net per year. Your own figure depends on your income and situation; calculate it with the free freedom check.
- Is this tax advice?
- No. Libaros compares on the basis of primary government sources and provides information. For personal decisions, consult a qualified adviser.
- What sources is this based on?
- The Freedom Score uses the OECD Tax Database, IATA Timatic, the Henley Visa Index and Eurostat, with direct links to primary government sources.
Figures from primary government sources. Information, not advice.