Our Team

VIVIAN PIETERS

Career summary and expertise

Vivian is a co-founder in Taxxa’s tax practice. She has over 14 years of experience as a tax specialist in the field of tax accounting, tax assurance and tax risk management but also in the field of tax consultancy within several big four companies. To say that all matters concerning taxation are her passion is an understatement, as it is a love that grew into a skill which has continuously helped her to solve tax issues in different businesses and overcome dozens of tax related obstacles.

Professional and academic

Vivian has a tax economics master’s degree from Maastricht University and has worked at several big four companies before joining forces with Claire and Jeannitza and founding Taxxa.

CLAIRE GODSCHALK

Career summary and expertise

Claire is a co-founder in Taxxa’s tax practice. She has over 13 years of experience as a tax specialist in the field of tax advisory, tax structuring and tax due diligence within several big four companies. Saving on taxes is her main focus, and she believes that by applying the appropriate tax facilities and setting up a suitable tax structure, companies are able to benefit from the applicable legal tax regimes while also being compliant.

Professional and academic

Claire has a tax law master’s degree from Erasmus University and has worked at several big four companies before joining forces with Vivian and Jeannitza and founding Taxxa.

JEANNITZA FELIX

Career summary and expertise

Jeannitza is a co-founder in Taxxa’s tax practice. In 2011 she started her career as a tax specialist in the field of tax accounting, tax assurance and tax risk management but also in the field of tax consultancy. She has a refined skill set that she cultivated in the past years during her career at the tax authorities but mostly at different big four companies. Through these skills she brings tax awareness in a company’s financial management, that enables firms to be utmost tax efficient by fully utilizing the legally available tax facilities. Jeannitza also assists companies with (re)structuring and the development and implementation of tax control frameworks.

Professional and academic

Jeannitza has a tax economics master’s degree from Tilburg University and has worked at several big four companies before joining forces with Vivian and Claire and founding Taxxa.

QUINCY LONT

Career summary and expertise

Quincy is a tax partner in Taxxa’s tax practice. He manages our Sint Maarten office and has garnered over 15 years of experience as a tax specialist in the fields of general tax advisory, tax structuring and tax dispute resolution during his time with big four tax firms in the Netherlands, Curaçao and Sint Maarten. He has developed an expertise in obtaining tax relief for inbound investments in the Dutch Caribbean territories and providing workable tax solutions for foreign and local investors.

Professional and academic

Quincy has a tax law master’s degree from Erasmus University Rotterdam and has worked at big four tax and legal firms before joining forces with Vivian, Claire and Jeannitza.

Roëlla Bloem​

Career summary and expertise

Roëlla Bloem, a seasoned professional, boasts a career spanning more than two decades in the dynamic field of tax advisory. For over 20 years, Roëlla held the role of tax assistant at a Big 4 accountancy firm, honing her expertise and acquiring a wealth of knowledge in the intricacies of tax matters. Today, she brings this vast experience and her unwavering commitment to excellence to her role as Office Manager at Taxxa. In this role, Roëlla is the backbone of Taxxa’s administrative operations, ensuring seamless and efficient day-to-day functions. Roëlla plays a pivotal role in facilitating effective communication and collaboration within the team. She organizes meetings, manages calendars, and fosters a cohesive working atmosphere. She also acts as a liaison between Taxxa, its clients and the Tax Authorities. She provides a warm and professional interface, helping to strengthen relationships and contributing to the company’s reputation.

In her professional journey, Roëlla identifies herself as a versatile professional who effortlessly wears many hats and adapts to various roles. She believes in the simple yet powerful career mantra: “Do what you love and love what you do.” It is this passion for her work that fuels her drive to excel in her current role and contribute significantly to Taxxa’s success.

DARICK CANDELARIA

Career summary and expertise

Darick is a Senior Manager in Taxxa’s tax practice. He gained his experience as a tax specialist in the field of tax advisory, tax structuring and tax due diligence, within several big four companies. Darick focusses on both the national and the international aspects of the tax legislation in the Dutch Caribbean. He is hands-on and always offers a tailored-made approach, within the framework of the tax legislation, to help companies further excel.

Professional and academic

Darick has a tax economics master’s degree from Tilburg University and has worked at several big four companies before joining Taxxa.

All our experts have experience with the tax law in different jurisdictions of the Dutch Caribbean including the tax legislation of Aruba, Caribbean Netherlands (Bonaire, Saba and Sint Eustatius), Curaçao and Sint Maarten. Industries in which they have extensive experience include amongst others banking, insurance, utilities, real estate and telecommunication.