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Suriname
Latin America
Lucky Nomads World Index
57.75 / 100
0.40
Global rank
#179
Corporate tax
36%
Personal tax
38%
Lucky Nomads Proprietary Indices
22 scoring dimensions scored independently using a deterministic methodology built on primary sources and structured analytical inference.
- SafetyShield Index6.5 / 10
- Affordability Index7.4 / 10
- Entry Ease Index5.4 / 10
- Tax Freedom Index4.4 / 10
- WiFi Index6.6 / 10
- Admin Ease Index4.5 / 10
- Healthcare Index7.1 / 10
- City Comfort Index6.9 / 10
- WeatherComfort Index5.4 / 10
- Banking Index4.7 / 10
- GeoStability Index7.2 / 10
- Justice & Order Index6.4 / 10
- Quality of Life Index6.8 / 10
- Open Society Index6.6 / 10
- Flight Index2.8 / 10
- Environmental Quality Index6.7 / 10
- English Index5.0 / 10
- Wealth Protection Index7.1 / 10
- AI Access Index5.2 / 10
- Economic Openness Index4.3 / 10
- Market Depth Index4.1 / 10
- ClimateShield Index7.2 / 10
Country snapshot
- Capital
- Paramaribo
- Population (approx.)
- 620,000
- Area (km²)
- 163,820 km²
- Currency code (ISO 4217)
- SRD
- Currency name
- Surinamese dollar
- Main airport IATA code
- PBM
- Airport name
- Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport
General facts
- Minimum monthly cost
- From $1,224/month
- Main languages
- Dutch
- Jurisdiction type
- Country
- Region
- Latin America
- Web TLD
- .sr
- Phone calling code
- +597
Web TLD and phone codes are general references and can differ for territories or special numbering plans.
Tax system
- Marginal CIT (corporate income tax)
- 36%Very highWorldwide
- Marginal PIT (personal income tax)
- 38%HighWorldwide
Corporate taxation basis: Worldwide. The country generally taxes worldwide income of resident companies.
Worldwide taxation for resident companies (those incorporated in Suriname or effectively managed there) under the Inkomstenbelasting 1922. Non-residents taxed only on Surinamese-source income with permanent establishment threshold triggered by six months of presence or exploration activities for natural resources.
Flat 36 percent CIT rate under the Inkomstenbelasting 1922 framework, one of the highest statutory rates globally per Tax Foundation rankings. A 9-year tax holiday (extendable to 10 years for investments above USD 13 million) is available under the Investment Act 2001 (S.B. 2002 no. 42) for approved projects in priority sectors, granted at the discretion of the Minister of Finance.
Personal income tax basis. Worldwide. Resident individuals are generally taxable on their worldwide income, subject to relief under applicable tax treaties.
Residents taxed on worldwide income under the Inkomstenbelasting 1922. Residency determined by where vital economic interests are centered, with no general 183-day exemption for non-residents. A nominal net wealth tax of 0.003 percent applies above unmarried or married.
Progressive PIT with 38 percent top marginal rate applied above the top bracket threshold. Tax-free threshold of . No expatriate concession, no NHR equivalent, no special regime for HNWIs. VAT of 10 percent applies since 1 January 2023 under the VAT Act 2022.
Tax percentages here are editorial reference figures for comparison, not individualized tax advice.
Special tax regimes
For companies
Investment Act 2001 Tax Holiday and Investment Incentives (Investeringswet 2001)
AvailableDiscretionary corporate income tax holiday of up to 9 years (extendable by 1 year to 10 years if the qualifying investment exceeds USD 13 million),…
You either qualify for Suriname's special tax regimes, or you don't. GeoCompass determines your eligibility, highlights the applicable conditions, and helps estimate your potential tax exposure.
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Overview
- Citizenship by investment
Not currently available
- Residence by investment
Not currently available
- Remote work visa (digital nomad visa)
Not currently available
Programmes
Suriname lists several residency and mobility routes across business founder routes, work (employer sponsored), family and dependant routes, and student and graduate routes. Lucky Nomads tracks these programmes as editorial reference points. Thresholds, documents, and personal eligibility are evaluated in GeoCompass against your exact profile.
5 programmes listed · 5 are marked available in our editorial review
Business founder routes
1 programmeFounder, entrepreneur, or company-linked pathways for people building a business locally.
- Available
Verblijfsvergunning (Self-Employment and Business Owner)
Work (employer sponsored)
1 programmeEmployer-linked permits and skilled employment passes for hired professionals.
- Available
Verblijfsvergunning (Work, Employer-Sponsored)
Family and dependant routes
2 programmesSpouse, dependant, and family reunion style permits.
- Available
Verblijf Surinaamse Origine (Person of Surinamese Origin)
- Available
Verblijfsvergunning (Family Reunification)
Student and graduate routes
1 programmeStudy-linked permits and post-study transition routes.
- Available
Verblijfsvergunning (Student)
Not all residency routes are accessible. Some require minimum income, investment thresholds, local substance, or strict eligibility conditions. GeoCompass evaluates which options you can actually secure in Suriname.
Evaluate my residency optionsVisa and programme labels reflect editorial research, not individualized legal advice. Thresholds, documents, and personal eligibility are evaluated in GeoCompass. Always confirm rules with official government sources before you plan a move.
Dimensions breakdown
Strongest dimensions
- Affordability Index7.4 / 10Competitive cost of living
- ClimateShield Index7.2 / 10Strong climateshield index
- GeoStability Index7.2 / 10Strong geostability index
Weakest dimensions
- Flight Index2.8 / 10
- Market Depth Index4.1 / 10
Published ranks by index
One row per leaderboard we publish (the composite index plus each proprietary dimension). A rank appears only when this country is currently in the published top 10 for that list. Open a row to see the full ranking. Hover an index name for the same short definition as elsewhere on the site.
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