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Trouve Ton Pro à Saint-Martin offers craftspeople, service providers and small businesses across the island a dedicated information hub.

This section regularly publishes news and practical information to support the growth of your business: training, information meetings, regulatory updates, funding schemes, calls for projects and local initiatives.

The goal is to make professional information easier to access and to support the organisation and visibility of Saint-Martin’s economic stakeholders.

LODEOM: the essential scheme for Saint-Martin businesses is renewed for this year — but its future remains uncertain

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Every year, when France’s Social Security Financing Bill (PLFSS) is reviewed, the contribution exemptions provided by LODEOM (the law for the economic development of French overseas territories) are at the heart of the debate.

In late 2025, the government was considering cutting these exemptions by roughly €350 million. In response to concerns raised by overseas economic stakeholders about rising labour costs and job losses, elected officials and professional organisations mobilised.

In November 2025, the French National Assembly ultimately voted to keep the LODEOM exemptions in place. The subject remains sensitive, however, and could evolve in the coming years.

In that context, a senatorial mission will travel to Saint-Martin from 23 to 25 March to evaluate the social-contribution exemption schemes that apply in the overseas territories and their impact on the local economy.

What is LODEOM?

LODEOM allows businesses in Saint-Martin and Saint-Barthélemy to benefit from an exemption on employer social-security contributions, except for those related to workplace accidents and occupational illnesses.

Three rate brackets exist depending on company size and activity:

companies with fewer than 11 employees (all sectors)
companies in strategic sectors (construction, tourism, food service, agriculture, industry, technology, etc.)
companies with fewer than 250 employees in certain high-value-added sectors

Full information is available at: legisocial.fr

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Spotlight, Saint-Martin’s must-attend event, returns on 6 June 2026!

SPOTLIGHT is the flagship event for businesses in Saint-Martin and the Caribbean, showcasing every sector represented on the island. More than 3,000 visitors are expected on this single day, 6 June 2026.

The goal

Put businesses in the spotlight
Boost the local economy

Exhibit your products, gain visibility and connect with a local and Caribbean audience of visitors, tourists and professionals. A unique opportunity to grow your business and expand your network.

More information at: ccism.com/spotlight

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