Extended Profit Tax Filing for Approved Taxpayers and Holiday Closure Announcement

The Inspectorate of Taxes hereby announces that taxpayers who were previously granted an extension until Tuesday, December 31, 2024, for the filing and payment (if applicable) of their 2023 Profit Tax Return, are now provided an extended deadline of Friday, January 3, 2025, at 2:00 PM. Taxpayers who fall under this extension are urged to…

Lights up and running!

Nearly 6 months following their damage, the traffic lights at the entrance toPhilipsburg have been restored and enhanced. The Minister of VROMI Patrice Gumbs was on hand last night to switch on the lights along withthe Secretary General Kenson Plaisimond and Chief of Staff Luciano Nicholls. Gumbs stated that the functioning traffic lights are not…

Sint Maarten Tax Administration Holiday Closure Notice

Philipsburg, Sint Maarten – The Sint Maarten Tax Administration, including the Receiver’scashiers, will be closed for the holiday season starting at 12:00 PM on Tuesday, December 24, Regular operations will resume on Thursday, January 2, 2025, with office hours from 8:00AM to 2:00 PM.Taxpayers are encouraged to plan accordingly for any services required during this…

Activities Overview for Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and Boxing Day 2024

The Sint Maarten Police Force (KPSM) has been actively conducting strategic operations during theholiday period of Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and Boxing Day. These measures are part of anongoing effort to address the serious issue of illegal firearm possession on the island.Targeted Vehicle and Scooter Controls:Police focused on specific vehicles and scooter riders in variouslocations…

Protection Code Effective from the 1 st of January 2025

As of the 1 st of January 2025, the Social Support and Combating Domestic Violenceand Child Abuse Decree BES will apply to Bonaire, St. Eustatius, and Saba. Thisdecree marks an important step towards a safe, caring society and providesresidents and care professionals with better support in preventing and addressingdomestic violence and child abuse (DVCA).Social SupportThe…

National Payment Council Committed to Curbing Payment Card Transaction Fees

Curbing bank card transaction fees was a key outcome of the second meeting of the National Payment Council (NPC). The transition to MasterCard and Visa debit cards has led to point-of-sale (POS) and automated teller machine (ATM) transactions not always being processed as local, resulting in higher transaction fees.To ensure secure and efficient payment processes,…