10. Save and stable democratic governments on both the French and Dutch side of the island;
9. Good history of real estate values: steady increase of market value;
8. Good telecommunications with broadband Internet connections available everywhere from competing suppliers;
7. Good business climate with open legislation, allowing foreign investors to operate without mandatory local partners (as in many other Caribbean countries);
6. No customs duties on imported items, no red tape of any kind: bring your car, furniture and more without high cost;
5. Legal residency on the island can be arranged with low effort;
4. Attractive offshore solutions available with several offshore banking centers only 15 air minutes away;
3. Fantastic infrastructure with two international airports and some of the world's best marinas, creating a prime destinations for the international jet-set;
2. A growing real estate market with international appeal, even riding out the US economic problems;
1. An exciting and open investment climate with various incentives for international investors;
