🇸🇷 Suriname

Suriname has no specific crypto regulation. The Central Bank of Suriname has not issued formal guidance.

Overview

StatusRestricted
Risk Score55/100 (High Risk)
Regionsouth america
CurrencySRD

Tax Information

Capital Gains (Personal)No specific guidance
Capital Gains (Corporate)36% corporate tax
VAT on CryptoNo
Staking TaxNo specific guidance
Airdrop TaxNo specific guidance

No crypto-specific tax guidance.

Licensing & Registration

RequiredNo
RegulatorCBVS
FrameworkNo crypto framework

No crypto licensing framework.

Enforcement Activity

Level: None

No known enforcement actions.

AML / KYC

KYC RequiredNo
Travel RuleNo
FATF MemberNo
FATF Statusenhanced_follow_up
FATF BodyCFATF
Suspicious-Activity ReportingNo

DeFi, Stablecoins & NFTs

Status: Unclear

No regulation.

Stablecoins

Status: no_rules

No framework.

NFTs

Status: no_rules

No regulation.

Mining

LegalYes
Electricity Cost$0.1/kWh
Renewable Energy40%
Infrastructurefair

Electricity costs are moderate; renewable energy is significant due to hydropower. Infrastructure is developing but limited compared to larger economies.

Geopolitical Risk

Stabilitymoderate
SanctionsNo
Corruption Index35/100
Banking Accessrestricted

Risk Factors

Suriname has moderate political stability but faces economic challenges and limited banking access for crypto businesses. No major international sanctions apply.

Sources

Frequently Asked Questions

Is cryptocurrency legal in Suriname?

Suriname has no specific crypto regulation. The Central Bank of Suriname has not issued formal guidance.

What is the FATF status of Suriname?

Suriname is classified by FATF as: enhanced_follow_up.

What is the AML/KYC regime in Suriname?

KYC is not universally mandated.

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Last reviewed: 2026-06-01 · Data source: Soken Crypto Legal Map

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