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 infrastructure, access to finance, the regulatory environment, market access, and the institutions that support business and investment activity in Sint Maarten.

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 10 minutes to complete. Thank you for sharing your perspective.

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1. Rate the infrastructure elements for supporting your business or investment.

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Electricity / energy reliability
Digital / internet connectivity
Transport and logistics networks
Availability of commercial / office space
Port and airport access

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2. Which types of financing have you used or tried to access in Sint Maarten? [Select all that apply]

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3. Overall, how would you rate the availability and accessibility of financing for businesses and investors?

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4. How would you rate the regulatory environment, including registration, permits, and taxation, for supporting investment?

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5. Which regulatory reforms are most urgently needed to improve the investment climate?

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6. How does Sint Maarten’s relationship with the Kingdom of the Netherlands affect investment attraction?

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7. Which stakeholders have you interacted with regarding your business or investment? [Select all that apply]

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8. Overall, how would you rate the quality of your interactions with those stakeholders?

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9. How would you rate your ability to identify, reach, and serve customers:

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in Sint Maarten
in Sint Maarten Excellent
in Sint Maarten Good
in Sint Maarten Fair
in Sint Maarten Poor
in Sint Maarten Very Poor
the wider Caribbean
the wider Caribbean Excellent
the wider Caribbean Good
the wider Caribbean Fair
the wider Caribbean Poor
the wider Caribbean Very Poor
in international markets
in international markets Excellent
in international markets Good
in international markets Fair
in international markets Poor
in international markets Very Poor

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10. How do you view the Dutch-side/French-side relationship as an economic opportunity?

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11. What could improve Dutch-side/French-side economic cooperation for investors and entrepreneurs?

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12. How would you rate the availability of skilled labour to meet your business needs?

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13. Have visa or work-permit processes affected your ability to hire staff or bring in specialized talent?

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14. What is the biggest gap in the current business/investment ecosystem?

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15. What specific services or functions would you most want from a future Investment Promotion Agency?

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16. Please share any additional comments or suggestions regarding investment and entrepreneurship in Sint Maarten.

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.

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