Suriname

On 7 October 2026, the Government of Suriname unveiled its fiscal framework for the 2027 budget year, projecting revenues of SRD 70.1 billion against expenditures of SRD 80.9 billion, leaving a deficit of approximately SRD 10.8 billion. The announcement, made by the Cabinet of the President, outlines a dual-track approach to fiscal consolidation: strict expenditure

On 28 September 2026, the Government of Suriname announced that Minister of Finance and Planning, Adelien Wijnerman, received a high-level delegation from the World Bank led by the newly appointed Caribbean Country Director, Achim Fock, in late August 2026. The meeting focused on deepening strategic cooperation under the Fiscal Support Program to Regain Growth (FISREG),

On 25 September 2026, His Excellency Benoit Denise, Ambassador of the French Republic to Suriname, paid a courtesy visit to Minister of Finance and Planning Adelien Wijnerman in Paramaribo. The diplomatic engagement focused on expanding bilateral economic cooperation with particular emphasis on tax treaty negotiation, avoidance of double taxation frameworks, and promotion of French direct

On 25 September 2026, the Ministry of Finance and Planning published a Specific Procurement Notice for Request for Bids (RFB) concerning the purchase of toners and parts for printers at the Directorate of Taxes and Customs (DoTC). This procurement falls under the Fiscal Support Program to Regain Growth (FISREG), financed by the Inter-American Development Bank

On 25 September 2026, the Ministry of Finance and Planning issued a Specific Procurement Notice for Request for Bids (RFB) for the purchase of a Professional Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB) for Customs operations. This acquisition is part of the Fiscal Support Program to Regain Growth (FISREG), funded by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) under Loan

Effective 1 September 2026, the Ministry of Education, Science and Culture (OWC) in Suriname has launched a digital platform allowing civil servants to request employer declarations online. This initiative forms part of the government’s broader digitalization strategy to modernize tax administration and reduce bureaucratic burdens. The employer declaration (werkgeversverklaring) is a critical document for annual

Effective 1 September 2026, the Ministry of Education, Science and Culture (OWC) in Suriname has launched a digital platform allowing civil servants to request employer declarations online. This initiative forms part of the government’s broader digitalization strategy to modernize tax administration and reduce bureaucratic burdens. The employer declaration (werkgeversverklaring) is a critical document for annual

Disclaimer: This article is compiled and summarized by the AI based on publicly available information and is for general information purposes only. It does not constitute any form of formal tax advice, legal opinion, or basis for performance. Please consult a qualified professional tax advisor or legal counsel for tax advice. Source: Read Official Announcement

Disclaimer: This article is compiled and summarized by the AI based on publicly available information and is for general information purposes only. It does not constitute any form of formal tax advice, legal opinion, or basis for performance. Please consult a qualified professional tax advisor or legal counsel for tax advice. Source: Read Official Announcement

On 22 August 2026, the National Assembly of Suriname passed the Wet Toezicht Virtuele Activa Dienstverleners, a landmark piece of legislation that establishes a formal regulatory framework for virtual asset service providers (VASPs) operating within the country’s jurisdiction. The law represents Suriname’s proactive response to the rapid global expansion of cryptocurrency and digital asset markets,