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Entrepreneurial Needs, Barriers, and Support Survey

The Ministry of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport, and Telecommunication (TEATT) is exploring the possible establishment of an Investment Promotion Agency (IPA) for Sint Maarten to strengthen investment attraction and better support local businesses and entrepreneurs.

This short survey for investors, business owners, entrepreneurs, and prospective investors focuses on the challenges faced when starting, operating, reinvesting in, or expanding a business, as well as the support services that would be most valuable to businesses and investors.

Responses are anonymous and will be reported only in aggregate form. Any contact information provided for follow-up will be stored separately from your survey responses.

This survey takes approximately 8–10 minutes to complete. Thank you for sharing your perspective.

1.Did you receive help or support when starting your business or investment in Sint Maarten?
2.If yes, which entity or organization provided you the most significant support?
3.What are/were your top barriers to starting or operating a business in Sint Maarten? [Select 3 that apply]
4.What support would most benefit your business?
5.Have you experienced financing gaps?
6.If yes, what was the approximate size of the financing gap?
7.Were you able to meet that financing need? If so, how?
8.What regulatory or administrative challenges have you encountered? [Select all that apply]
9.Which types of business support have you accessed or would find valuable? [Select all that apply]
10.Are you considering reinvesting or expanding your business or investment in Sint Maarten?
11.If yes or maybe/not sure yet, what kind of support from a future Investment Promotion Agency would be most valuable in helping you move forward with that expansion? [Select all that apply]
12.Do you believe an entity that offers significant hands-on, “handholding” support is needed for investors and entrepreneurs in Sint Maarten?
13.If needed, what kind of ongoing support would you expect from such an entity? [Select 3 that apply]
Thank you for your time and thoughtful responses. Your input will help us design an Investment Promotion Agency that better serves investors, entrepreneurs, and the long‑term growth of Sint Maarten’s economy.