Is there much similarity between laws in St. Maarten and laws in the USA or Canada?
A. “As you may be aware laws and regulations on Sint Maarten differ quite a bit from those in your home country. The local laws on Sint Maarten are almost entirely based on the Dutch legal system. If you as an American or Canadian citizen want to invest on the island, be it the purchase of real estate or a business, legalities have to be dealt with. “As a matter of fact, before you commit to any investment offer, it would be wise to obtain legal counsel in order to verify whether or not investing here suits your needs. [We totally agree, especially for investments in businesses or real estate including condo purchases. -Ed.] Q. How can you help? A. “We can assist you in the purchase of a local business or the incorporation of a new business, assisting you in obtaining the relevant business licenses as well as resident permits (if requested). We also would assist you in the very important due diligence research before you formally agree to do business locally. Our firm will draft and re
