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Saint-Martin (French part)
Caribbean
Lucky Nomads World Index
63.40 / 100
Global rank
#130
Corporate tax
20%
Personal tax
41%
Lucky Nomads Proprietary Indices
22 scoring dimensions scored independently using a deterministic methodology built on primary sources and structured analytical inference.
- SafetyShield Index6.3 / 10
- Affordability Index4.2 / 10
- Entry Ease Index6.2 / 10
- Tax Freedom Index4.8 / 10
- WiFi Index7.2 / 10
- Admin Ease Index7.4 / 10
- Healthcare Index7.6 / 10
- City Comfort Index7.7 / 10
- WeatherComfort Index6.3 / 10
- Banking Index7.5 / 10
- GeoStability Index8.5 / 10
- Justice & Order Index7.7 / 10
- Quality of Life Index7.8 / 10
- Open Society Index7.8 / 10
- Flight Index5.5 / 10
- Environmental Quality Index8.3 / 10
- English Index5.3 / 10
- Wealth Protection Index8.1 / 10
- AI Access Index6.3 / 10
- Economic Openness Index8.4 / 10
- Market Depth Index2.7 / 10
- ClimateShield Index5.1 / 10
Country snapshot
- Capital
- Marigot
- Population (approx.)
- 35,000
- Area (km²)
- 53 km²
- Currency code (ISO 4217)
- EUR
- Currency name
- Euro
- Main airport IATA code
- SFG
- Airport name
- L'Espérance Airport
General facts
- Minimum monthly cost
- From $3,010/month
- Main languages
- French
- Jurisdiction type
- Territory
- Region
- Caribbean
- Web TLD
- .mf
- Phone calling code
- +590
Web TLD and phone codes are general references and can differ for territories or special numbering plans.
Tax system
- Marginal CIT (corporate income tax)
- 20%HighWorldwide
- Marginal PIT (personal income tax)
- 41%Very highWorldwide
Corporate taxation basis: Worldwide. The country generally taxes worldwide income of resident companies.
Saint-Martin taxes companies exploited on its territory under the article 209 CGISM concept (permanent establishment, dependent agent, complete commercial cycle). The double taxation convention with the French State (21 December 2010, signed under OECD Model) defines residence and PE rules. Resident companies are taxed on worldwide income with foreign PE exemption available under the convention. Sectoral incentives include articles 199 undecies D and E CGISM.
Local CIT 20 percent standard rate, 10 percent reduced rate on the first 40,000 euros of profit (CGISM article 209). Saint-Martin has fiscal autonomy since 15 July 2007 and operates a corporate tax code distinct from mainland France. The local CIT system mirrors the French CGI, including parent-subsidiary, merger and tax consolidation regimes. Long-term capital gains follow a specific regime.
Personal income tax basis. Worldwide. Resident individuals are generally taxable on their worldwide income, subject to relief under applicable tax treaties.
Worldwide taxation for Saint-Martin tax residents (CGISM article 4 B). Individuals previously domiciled in mainland France or French overseas departments only become Saint-Martin tax residents after 5 years of effective residence (CGCT article LO 6314-4). During those 5 years, they remain mainland or Guadeloupe tax residents. Foreign nationals acquire Saint-Martin tax residency immediately upon establishing their tax home there.
Progressive 0/5.5/14/30/41 percent. The 41 percent top bracket applies to taxable income above 85,286 euros. A 40 percent abatement is then applied to the resulting tax amount, capped at 6,700 euros. The local PIT scale was inspired by the pre-2015 French structure and never adopted the 45 percent top bracket present in metropolitan France. No wealth tax since 2007. Capital gains are taxed within the progressive PIT scale.
Tax percentages here are editorial reference figures for comparison, not individualized tax advice.
Special tax regimes
For individuals
Réduction d'impôt sur le revenu pour investissements productifs neufs (Article 199 undecies E du CGISM)
AvailableRéduction d'impôt local sur le revenu (taux 50 pour cent) réservée aux personnes physiques résidentes fiscales à Saint-Martin (au sens du CGISM) qui…
Réduction d'impôt sur le revenu pour souscription au capital de sociétés productives saint-martinoises (Article 199 undecies D, 2-e du CGISM)
AvailableRéduction d'impôt locale (taux 30 pour cent appliqué sur 20 pour cent annuel pendant 5 ans, soit 30 pour cent cumulé du montant souscrit) pour les…
Réduction d'impôt sur le revenu pour investissements logement résidentiel à Saint-Martin (Article 199 undecies D, 2-a à 2-d du CGISM)
AvailableRéduction d'impôt local sur le revenu (taux 25 ou 30 pour cent selon le sous-cas, appliqué sur 20 pour cent annuel pendant 5 ans) pour les personnes…
You either qualify for Saint-Martin (French part)'s special tax regimes, or you don't. GeoCompass determines your eligibility, highlights the applicable conditions, and helps estimate your potential tax exposure.
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Overview
- Citizenship by investment
Not currently available
- Residence by investment
Available
- Remote work visa (digital nomad visa)
Not currently available
Programmes
Saint-Martin (French part) lists several residency and mobility routes across residence by investment, business founder routes, work (employer sponsored), work (self sponsored), talent (outstanding), retirement routes, and family and dependant routes. Lucky Nomads tracks these programmes as editorial reference points. Thresholds, documents, and personal eligibility are evaluated in GeoCompass against your exact profile.
10 programmes listed · 10 are marked available in our editorial review
Residence by investment
1 programmeCapital, property, fund, or declared investment routes that can lead to longer-term residence.
- Available
Carte talent - porteur de projet (parcours investissement économique direct)
Business founder routes
1 programmeFounder, entrepreneur, or company-linked pathways for people building a business locally.
- Available
Carte talent - porteur de projet (parcours création d'entreprise)
Work (employer sponsored)
4 programmesEmployer-linked permits and skilled employment passes for hired professionals.
- Available
Carte de séjour salarié (CDI) et travailleur temporaire (CDD)
- Available
Carte talent - carte bleue européenne
- Available
Carte talent - chercheur
- Available
Carte talent - salarié qualifié
Work (self sponsored)
1 programmeSelf-sponsored work or freelance routes where you qualify without a local employer.
- Available
Carte de séjour entrepreneur / profession libérale
Talent (outstanding)
1 programmeOutstanding achievement or high-calibre talent categories.
- Available
Carte talent - renommée nationale ou internationale
Retirement routes
1 programmeRetirement-age or pension-linked residence options.
- Available
Visa de long séjour visiteur (VLS-TS visiteur)
Family and dependant routes
1 programmeSpouse, dependant, and family reunion style permits.
- Available
Regroupement familial
Not all residency routes are accessible. Some require minimum income, investment thresholds, local substance, or strict eligibility conditions. GeoCompass evaluates which options you can actually secure in Saint-Martin (French part).
Evaluate my residency optionsVisa and programme labels reflect editorial research, not individualized legal advice. Thresholds, documents, and personal eligibility are evaluated in GeoCompass. Always confirm rules with official government sources before you plan a move.
Dimensions breakdown
Strongest dimensions
- GeoStability Index8.5 / 10Very strong geostability index
- Economic Openness Index8.4 / 10Very strong economic openness index
- Environmental Quality Index8.3 / 10Very strong environmental quality index
Weakest dimensions
- Market Depth Index2.7 / 10
- Affordability Index4.2 / 10
Published ranks by index
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