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Business Guide

Doing Business in Suriname

The essentials for visitors, investors and new residents. Our business tools, tenders and jobs now live on our sister site, SurinameBusiness.com.

SurinameBusiness.com

Tools, tenders and jobs have moved

Every calculator, document maker and business guide that used to be on Explore Suriname is now on SurinameBusiness.com, in Dutch and English. Old links forward automatically.

Business toolsBTW, salary, invoices, receipts, payslips and moreGovernment TendersOpen tenders from the government and major buyersJob vacanciesVacancies in Suriname, and post your ownBusiness guidesStarting a business, work permits, BTW, hiring staff, importingBusiness newsThe day’s economy and business headlines
Go to SurinameBusiness.com

At a glance

Business in Suriname: the basics

Local currencySurinamese dollar (SRD). Cars, property and imported goods are often priced in US dollars or euros.Today’s rates
Business languageDutch is the language of law, contracts and government. English is widely understood in trade.
Time zoneUTC-3 all year, no daylight saving.Time & Converter
Registering a companyWith the Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KKF) in Paramaribo, followed by a tax number from the Belastingdienst.Step-by-step guide
BTW (VAT)10% standard rate
Other rates: 0%, 5%, 25%
Registration required above an annual turnover of SRD 1,000,000BTW calculator
Minimum wageSRD 61.25 gross per hourMinimum wage and overtime
Main sectorsGold mining, oil and gas, agriculture and trade. Offshore oil production is expected from 2028.Oil & Gas
Public holidaysBanks and government offices close on official holidays.Events & holidays

Figures are checked against official sources. Always confirm current rules on SurinameBusiness.com before you act on them.

On Explore Suriname

Handy for business visitors

Market RatesCambio and central bank rates for USD and EURTime & ConverterSuriname time, time zones and a call plannerATM FinderWhich ATMs work and which cards they takeFlightsArrivals and departures at PBM and EAXDaily NoticesPower and water outages, on-call pharmaciesOil & GasBlocks, the GranMorgu project and supplier routesAdd your businessFree listing in the Explore Suriname directory

Frequently Asked Questions

Where did the business tools on Explore Suriname go?

They moved to SurinameBusiness.com, our sister site for Surinamese businesses. Old links forward to the same tool there automatically.

How do I start a business in Suriname?

Register the business with the Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KKF), get a tax number from the Belastingdienst and, once your turnover passes the threshold, register for BTW. SurinameBusiness.com has a step-by-step guide with the documents you need.

Does Explore Suriname still list businesses?

Yes. Shops, restaurants, hotels, services and tour operators stay listed on Explore Suriname, and adding yours is free.