Tax in Saint Martin (French part)

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TL;DR

Saint Martin (French) is a French overseas collectivity (COM) with autonomous tax framework: territory-specific personal and corporate income tax frameworks for established residents.

Tax authority

Government of Saint Martin (French part) under French overseas-collectivity framework [SC1].

Filing framework

French framework or Saint Martin-specific framework depending on residency-establishment.

Residency

Residents established at least 5 years under bona-fide-residence test fall under Saint Martin framework [SC2].

Personal income tax

Progressive bands under Saint Martin framework for established residents; French progressive applies during transition.

Corporate tax

Specific framework for established residents; French framework during transition.

Indirect tax

No VAT [SC3]. Customs and consumption taxes apply.

Cryptoassets

No dedicated framework.

Treaties

French treaty network with Saint Martin-specific provisions.

Frequently asked

How does Saint Martin's tax framework work?

French overseas collectivity (COM) with autonomous framework. Specific personal/corporate income tax frameworks for residents established at least 5 years. French framework applies during transition. No VAT.

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Sources

The figures, dates, and rules on this page are sourced from the documents listed below. Where two sources disagree, both are listed.

  1. Government of Saint Martin · accessed
Important disclaimer

Informational only — not tax advice. This page summarises publicly available information about tax in Saint Martin (French part) as of May 2026. Tax laws change, individual circumstances vary, and the application of any rule depends on your specific facts.

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