Two decades of service in Sint Maarten
Your gateway to doing business in Sint Maarten.
From incorporation and work permits to business plans, tender submissions and financial administration, V.A.I.R Consultants guides enterprises through every requirement of establishing and operating in Sint Maarten. Consultations and quotations are complimentary.
Your business, in good order.
V.A.I.R Consultants provides professional advisory and administrative services to businesses seeking to establish and maintain their operations in Sint Maarten. Our services encompass company incorporation, employment and residence permit applications, business planning, tender/bid preparation and submission, financial administration, bookkeeping and tax compliance. With a commitment to professionalism, regulatory compliance, and practical solutions, we guide enterprises through the essential requirements of establishing and operating a business, while supporting their long-term growth and success.
Five disciplines. One accountable firm.
Every engagement is managed from first consultation to final approval by professionals who know the institutions, the procedures and the people behind them.
Corporate Services
Incorporation, Chamber of Commerce registration and amendments, business licenses and changes in directorship.
Explore →Labor & Immigration
Work and residence permits, from a single appointment to an entire project workforce, including objections and appeals.
Explore →Permits & Government Liaison
Building and hindrance permits, and representation before the Tax Administration, SZV and the Cabinet of the Governor.
Explore →Financial Administration
Bookkeeping, payroll, monthly tax filings and annual financial statements.
Explore →Business Plans & Tenders
Investor-ready business plans and complete, compliant bid submissions for public and private tenders.
Explore →Begin with VAIR.
Two decades in the field have taught us what every project requires before ground is broken: the right corporate structure, a complete bid, the necessary permits and registrations, and a working relationship with the offices that approve them. Talk to us first and we will map out each step.
- Win the contractBusiness plans and bid documents prepared to the letter of the tender.
- Establish the companyIncorporation, Chamber of Commerce, business license, Tax and SZV registrations.
- Secure the permitsBuilding and hindrance permit applications, submitted complete and correct.
- Mobilize the workforceWork and residence permits in volume, filed and tracked as one program.
- Remain in good standingPayroll, tax compliance and any matter with the authorities resolved on your behalf.
Effortless for you. Exacting on our side.
No queues and no chasing forms. Entrust us with what you have, and we assume responsibility for the rest.
- State your requirementBy WhatsApp, email, telephone, or in person at our office in Philipsburg.
- Submit your documentsSecurely through the Client Portal, from any device. We specify precisely what is required.
- We prepare, file and follow throughApplications are completed, submitted, delivered by courier where required, and pursued with the authority until concluded.
- One point of contactA dedicated advisor keeps you informed at every stage, concisely and without jargon.
Two decades of local expertise, personal service and absolute discretion.
A dedicated advisor
Your affairs are handled by one professional who knows your file and your history, never a different voice with each call.
Rooted in Philipsburg
We work alongside the island's institutions every day, and understand their procedures from the inside.
Confidentiality assured
Documents are received into a secure Microsoft 365 environment, accessible to our team alone.
Documents ready to submit?
Email them to us now. We will confirm receipt once they are filed.
Comprehensive business services under one roof.
Two decades of practice, organized around the needs of the enterprises we serve. Select a discipline to see its full scope.
Corporate Services
Incorporation, Chamber of Commerce registration and amendments, business licenses and changes in directorship.
Explore →Labor & Immigration
Work and residence permits, from a single appointment to an entire project workforce, including objections and appeals.
Explore →Permits & Government Liaison
Building and hindrance permits, and representation before the Tax Administration, SZV and the Cabinet of the Governor.
Explore →Financial Administration
Bookkeeping, payroll, monthly tax filings and annual financial statements.
Explore →Business Plans & Tenders
Investor-ready business plans and complete, compliant bid submissions for public and private tenders.
Explore →Business Software
The permit, administration and bookkeeping software our own team uses, now available to your business.
Explore →Corporate services, from incorporation onward.
We facilitate every step of establishing a business in Sint Maarten, and keep your corporate records accurate and current as your enterprise evolves.
Company incorporation
Formation of your B.V. or N.V. from inception to registration: preparing the particulars, coordinating with the civil-law notary, and seeing the process through to completion.
Chamber of Commerce registration
Registration of companies, sole proprietorships and branches, together with current extracts whenever a bank, tender board or authority requires one.
Corporate amendments
Changes of directors, shareholders, registered address, trade name or business activities, recorded with the Chamber of Commerce and, where the law requires, executed through the notary.
Business licenses
Applications for new licenses, amendments as your activities change, and annual renewals, so your license is never allowed to lapse.
Tax and SZV registration
Crib number and tax registration, and employer registration with SZV, leaving you ready to trade, invoice and hire.
What to bring
The main documents, from our office checklists. Every case is different, so call, WhatsApp or book an appointment and we confirm exactly what yours needs.
Schedule your appointment today
Business & Directors License - Foreign Citizen residing locally
Documents required for Business & Directors License (Foreign Citizen with Local Address)
- Application Letter addressed to the Minister of TEATT.
- A copy of the Deed of Incorporation.
- A copy of the business’ crib number declaration from the Inspectorate of Taxes.
- A copy of the Chamber of Commerce Excerpt.
- A valid colored copy of the director’s passport.
- A valid colored copy of the director’s detailed Census Registration.
- Proof of business address via one of the following.
- A valid colored copy of your residence permit, or
- A copy of the application for the renewal of the director's residency permit from the Ministry of Justice (only if the residence permit of the director has expired for longer than three (3) months)
- A valid colored copy of the police record of the director(s) of foreign nationality (no older than 6 months).
- A copy of the diplomas/certificates of director(s) (only needed in cases of specific expertise)
- Processing fee of XCG 150.00 – Economic Affairs.
Sole Proprietorship
Documents required for Sole Proprietorship (Netherland Citizen residing locally)
- Application Letter addressed to the Minister of TEATT.
- A valid colored copy of your detailed census registration. (no older than six (6) months)
- A valid colored copy of your passport.
- A copy of your “Verklaring van rechtswege toegelaten tot verblijf...”
- Proof of business address via one of the following.
- A copy of the business Crib number declaration from the Inspectorate of Taxes.
- A copy of your diplomas/certificates (only required in cases with a specific expertise).
- Processing fee of XCG 150.00 – Economic Affairs.
Work and residence permits, from a single appointment to an entire workforce.
We prepare, submit and pursue every application to its conclusion, including large-volume permit programs for major projects.
High-volume permits for major projects
Work and residence permits for large workforces on high-profile developments, prepared in coordinated batches and tracked as one program, so your personnel arrive when the project demands.
Employment permits
Permits for foreign nationals taking up employment in Sint Maarten, managed on behalf of employer and employee alike.
Residence permits
First applications and renewals, with every file complete before it is submitted.
Renewals and deadlines
Expiry dates are monitored and renewals submitted in good time, so your staff continue working without interruption.
Objections and appeals
When a permit is refused, revoked or not renewed, we prepare and file the objection within the statutory deadline and support any subsequent appeal.
Representation
Under your written authorization, we act on your behalf before the relevant offices, sparing you the attendance.
What to bring
The main documents, from our office checklists. Every case is different, so call, WhatsApp or book an appointment and we confirm exactly what yours needs.
Schedule your appointment today
First Time Employment & Residence Permit
Documents Required for Work Permit
- Original Reference Letters (must show over 3 years working experience)
- Original School Diplomas/Educational Certificates
- Copy of full passport. (All pages)
- One (1) Dutch Passport sized picture.
- Copy of labor agreement/contract
- Current abroad home address.
Documents Required for Residency Permit
- One (1) Dutch sized passport picture
- Copy full passport.
- Birth Certificate with Apostille.
- Marriage Certificate with Apostille.
- Police Record.
Documents needed from employer
- Chamber of Commerce excerpt
- Valid Proof of Labor Registration
- Copy passport Director
- Company's monthly Wage Tax Declaration
- Copies of payment receipts associated to AVBZ, LB, ToT, AOV/AWW & ZV/OV declarations for the most recent tax period.
Renewal Employment & Residence Permit
Documents Required For Employment Permit Renewal
- Copy of full Passport applicant.
- Copy of detailed census registration form.
- Copy of current employment permit.
- Copy of current residency permit.
- Proof of medical coverage
- Copy of labor agreement/contract
- Last 3 month’s pay slips.
Documents Required For Residency Permit Renewal
- Copy of Passport of applicant.
- Copy of current residency permit.
- Job letter directed to the Immigration Department.
- Proof of receipt of salary payment for last 3 months.
- 1 Dutch sized passport picture.
First time RPP Permit
Documents Required For Employment Permit
- Copy Passport applicant.
- Copy of educational certificates and references.
- Proof of medical coverage
- Copy of labor agreement/contract
- One (1) passport sized picture.
- Copy of exemption letter
Documents Required For Residency Permit
- Copy of Full Passport of applicant.
- Birth certificate and apostille
- Declaration of conduct issued in home country of applicant
- Copy of labor agreement/contract
- Job letter directed to the Immigration & Naturalization Department.
- 1 Dutch sized passport picture.
Renewal RPP Permit
Documents Required For Employment Permit Renewal
- Copy Passport applicant.
- Copy of detailed census registration form
- Copy of current residency permit.
- Copy of current employment permit
- Proof of medical coverage
- Copy of labor agreement/contract
- Copy crib number declaration
- One (1) passport sized picture.
- Last 3 month's pay slips
Documents Required For Residency Permit Renewal
- Copy of Passport of applicant.
- Detailed census registration form.
- Declaration of conduct
- Copy of labor agreement/contract
- Copy of current residency permit.
- Job letter directed to the Immigration & Naturalization Department.
- Last 3 month's pay slips
- Proof of receipt of salary payment for last 3 months.
- Copy income declaration 2025.
- 1 Dutch sized passport picture.
Permits and government affairs, expertly handled.
From building and hindrance permits to matters before the Tax Administration or SZV, we know the procedures and the people, and we see every matter through to resolution.
Building permit applications
Preparation and submission of building permit requests, with drawings and supporting documentation in order, pursued until a decision is issued.
Hindrance permit applications
Hindrance (nuisance) permit requests for enterprises whose activities require one, submitted complete and diligently followed up.
Tax Administration matters
Assessments, penalties, outstanding filings and unclear correspondence: we establish what is required and resolve it with the Tax Administration.
SZV matters
Employer registrations, premium inquiries and disputes with Social & Health Insurances, resolved on your behalf.
Cabinet of the Governor
Matters conducted through the Cabinet of the Governor, correctly prepared and personally followed up.
Civil Registry and compliance letters
Civil Registry extracts, and the declarations and letters required by banks, tender boards and permit authorities.
Courier and document services
Secure delivery and collection of documents between government offices, banks and businesses across the island.
Financial administration you can rely on entirely.
Accurate books, punctual payroll and timely filings, month after month and at the end of every year.
Bookkeeping
Monthly processing of bank statements, sales and purchase invoices, so your figures are always current and dependable.
Financial statements
Annual financial statements prepared from your records, fit for your bank, the Tax Administration or your shareholders.
Payroll administration
Salaries, payslips and the associated payroll filings, processed punctually every pay period.
Monthly tax filings
Wage tax, turnover tax (TOT) and premium returns, prepared and filed on schedule every month, so penalties are avoided.
Annual tax returns
Profit tax and income tax returns, and income statements, prepared and filed ahead of the deadline.
Reconciliations and restoration
Records in arrears are brought fully up to date and reconciled with the bank.
What to bring
The main documents, from our office checklists. Every case is different, so call, WhatsApp or book an appointment and we confirm exactly what yours needs.
Schedule your appointment today
SZV First Time Company Registration
The original documents required for SZV registration
- Chamber of Commerce Excerpt
- Crib-Number declaration of the company
- Detailed census registration form of the director (if residing locally)
- Shareholder’s registry of the company
- Notarial deed of the articles of incorporation of the company
- Copy of a valid Sint Maarten ID or passport of the director(s) and/or management board members
- Mutation form filled out and signed by director.
- Signed SZV authorization
Business plans and tender submissions that command confidence.
Whether you are seeking finance, presenting to investors or competing for a public contract, we prepare documents that are thorough, compliant and persuasive.
Business plans
Comprehensive business plans setting out the opportunity, the market, the operation and the financial outlook, prepared for banks, investors and licensing authorities.
Tender and bid documents
Complete submissions for public and private tenders: company profile, methodology, plans of action, schedules and pricing appendices, assembled precisely to the tender's requirements.
Compliance documentation
The Chamber of Commerce extracts, licenses, declarations and tax and SZV compliance letters that tender boards demand, obtained in good time and kept current.
Submission management
Documents ordered, named and uploaded to the tender portal exactly as instructed, well ahead of the closing deadline.
Undertaking a project in Sint Maarten? Begin with VAIR.
Contractors, developers and investors consult us before they break ground. With two decades in the field, we establish everything a project requires on the administrative front, and sustain it through to completion.
Every step, in its proper order.
Delays on a project seldom begin on site. They begin with a document filed late or out of sequence. We map out each step with you from the start.
Bid and business plan
Tender documents and business plans prepared to win the contract and secure the financing.
Business Plans & Tenders →Company and licenses
Incorporation, Chamber of Commerce registration, business license, crib number and SZV employer registration.
Corporate Services →Workforce permits
Work and residence permits for your personnel in volume, filed in coordinated batches and renewed in good time.
Labor & Immigration →Permits and liaison
Building and hindrance permits, and a single point of contact with the Tax Administration, SZV and the Cabinet of the Governor.
Permits & Government Liaison →Payroll and books
Payroll for your entire workforce, bookkeeping and monthly tax filings, keeping the project in good standing to the end.
Financial Administration →Tell us about your project.
Share the location, the timeline and the size of the workforce, and we will return with a complete route and a complimentary quotation.
Submit your documents, at any hour.
There is no need to deliver paper to our office. Email them from your phone or computer, day or night.
- Scan or photograph each documentA clear photograph suffices. PDF, JPG and Word files are all accepted.
- Name each file clearlyYour company name and the document, for example: Harbor Supplies – bank statement August.
- Email them to usSend them to info@vairconsultants.com. Several files can go in one email. We confirm receipt once they are filed.
Email your documents
Send your documents to info@vairconsultants.com. They arrive in VAIR's Microsoft 365 mailbox, which only our team can open.
Email your documentsIs there a charge for a consultation?
No. Consultations and quotations are complimentary. Fees apply only once you choose to proceed.
Do I need an account?
No. Just email your documents to info@vairconsultants.com.
What should I submit?
That depends on your circumstances. We review the complete requirements with you at your consultation, which is complimentary.
How will I know you have received it?
We confirm by WhatsApp or email once your documents are filed. Should you not hear from us within one working day, please send us a message.
May I send documents by WhatsApp?
For routine items, WhatsApp is fine. Passports, identity documents and payroll information should come by email.
How may we assist you?
Select a service to see what to have at hand, then schedule an appointment. We will review everything else with you, at no cost.
News & Events
Events, government notices, deadlines and developments from our office, published as they occur.
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"Your business, in good order." It is the standard we hold for every client, every month.
V.A.I.R Consultants provides professional advisory and administrative services to businesses seeking to establish and maintain their operations in Sint Maarten. Our services encompass company incorporation, employment and residence permit applications, business planning, tender/bid preparation and submission, financial administration, bookkeeping and tax compliance. With a commitment to professionalism, regulatory compliance, and practical solutions, we guide enterprises through the essential requirements of establishing and operating a business, while supporting their long-term growth and success. Our clients range from sole proprietors to established corporations, and each is served by a dedicated advisor who knows their business.
Personal
A dedicated advisor who knows your file and your history.
Local
Established in Philipsburg, working alongside the island's institutions every day.
Thorough
Complete, correct files at first submission, so applications are not returned.
Discreet
Your information is held securely and shared only where your matter requires it.
We are also building our own operating apps to make our service faster and more reliable. See what we are developing →
Let us discuss your business.
Consultations and quotations are complimentary. Visit our office, call, or send us a WhatsApp message.
At your service in Philipsburg.
Consultations and quotations are complimentary. Tell us what you require, and we will explain precisely what it entails.
W. G. Buncamper Road #4, Philipsburg
Fri 9:00 am–2:00 pm
Sat–Sun closed
Administrative software, built by people who do the work.
For two decades we have handled permits, company administration and bookkeeping for businesses in Sint Maarten. We have built that experience into software, and the same tools our own team relies on every day are now available to your business.
Permits
Every work and residence permit in one place: applicants, documents, government fees, deadlines and renewals, with reminders well before anything expires. For employers, contractors and HR departments with foreign personnel.
Office
Day-to-day administration organized as tasks with checklists: business and director licenses, Chamber of Commerce changes, courier runs and requests, each with its references and fees recorded.
Ledger
Bookkeeping, payroll and tax filings in one system, set up for Sint Maarten's requirements, so monthly obligations are prepared consistently and on time.
Console
One window over everything: your documents, mail and accounts connected, and each person on your team seeing only the work that is theirs.
Why businesses choose it
Made for Sint Maarten
Built around the island's procedures, forms and authorities, not adapted from software made elsewhere.
Made by practitioners
Designed by the team that files these applications and keeps these books every day.
Supported locally
Set up with you in Philipsburg, with help a phone call or a WhatsApp message away.
See it working in your business.
Arrange a demonstration and we will show you how it fits the way you work.
Building the tools behind faster, better-organized service.
Alongside our client work, VAIR is developing its own suite of operating applications. Each one takes routine administration off our team's desks, so that every file moves faster and nothing is overlooked.
VAIR Permits
In use. Follows every work and residence permit file from the first document to the final decision, with deadlines, renewals and outstanding items in one place.
VAIR Office
In development. Organizes the rest of our administration, from business and director licensing to courier runs and requests handled on clients' behalf.
VAIR Ledger
In development. Brings bookkeeping, payroll and tax filings into one system, so monthly obligations are prepared consistently and on time.
VairDesk
In development. The control console that connects our documents, mail and accounts, and gives our team one view of everything in progress.
What it means for our clients
Documents filed once and found at once, deadlines tracked automatically, and clear answers when you ask where your matter stands.
Interested in these tools for your own business?
We expect to make some of them available to other firms. If that interests you, let us know.
How we handle your information
V.A.I.R Consultants B.V. ("VAIR", "we") handles the personal and business information our clients entrust to us with care. This page explains what we collect, why, and how we protect it.
What we collect
The documents and details you send us to carry out our services, such as identity documents, company records, financial and payroll information, and contact details. When you use the contact form we receive the details you enter.
Why we use it
Only to deliver the services you asked for: keeping your books, running payroll, preparing filings and applications, and communicating with you and with the offices involved on your behalf.
Who sees it
Our own team, and the government offices, banks or other parties that must receive it for the work you asked us to do. We do not sell or share your information for marketing.
How we store it
Documents you email to us are kept in VAIR's Microsoft 365 environment, accessible only to our team. We keep records for as long as needed for our services and for legal record-keeping obligations.
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Your rights and questions
You can ask us what information we hold about you, or ask us to correct it. Contact us at info@vairconsultants.com, +1 721-580-0054 (call or WhatsApp) or our office landline +1 721-542-0058.
Last updated: September 2026.