Suriname currently has no specific crypto regulatory framework and maintains a restricted stance on cryptocurrency activities. The Central Bank of Suriname oversees financial regulations but has not formalized crypto-specific laws or licensing regimes.
| Status | Restricted |
| Risk Score | 55/100 (High Risk) |
| Region | south america |
| Currency | SRD |
| VAT on Crypto | No |
No explicit tax regulations on cryptocurrency are established; VAT does not apply to crypto transactions.
| Required | No |
| Regulator | CBVS |
| Framework | No crypto framework |
No crypto licensing framework.
No known enforcement actions.
| KYC Required | Yes |
| Travel Rule | Yes |
| FATF Member | Yes |
| FATF Status | partially_compliant |
| FATF Body | CFATF |
| Suspicious-Activity Reporting | Yes |
Status: Restricted
DeFi activities are not explicitly regulated and face significant restrictions under the current regulatory environment.
Status: unknown
No framework.
Status: no_rules
No regulation.
| Legal | Yes |
| Electricity Cost | $0.1/kWh |
| Renewable Energy | 40% |
| Infrastructure | fair |
Mining is legal but limited by infrastructure quality and moderate electricity costs. No special mining zones or incentives noted.
| Stability | moderate |
| Sanctions | No |
| Corruption Index | 38/100 |
| Banking Access | moderate |
| Sanctions Program Active | No |
Risk Factors
Suriname has moderate political stability with ongoing economic challenges. It is not subject to major international sanctions. Corruption levels are moderate, and banking access for crypto companies is somewhat limited.
Suriname currently has no specific crypto regulatory framework and maintains a restricted stance on cryptocurrency activities. The Central Bank of Suriname oversees financial regulations but has not formalized crypto-specific laws or licensing regimes.
Suriname is classified by FATF as: partially_compliant.
KYC is mandatory for crypto businesses.
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