Suriname has no specific crypto regulation. The Central Bank of Suriname has not issued formal guidance.
| Status | Restricted |
| Risk Score | 55/100 (High Risk) |
| Region | south america |
| Currency | SRD |
| Capital Gains (Personal) | No specific guidance |
| Capital Gains (Corporate) | 36% corporate tax |
| VAT on Crypto | No |
| Staking Tax | No specific guidance |
| Airdrop Tax | No specific guidance |
No crypto-specific tax guidance.
| Required | No |
| Regulator | CBVS |
| Framework | No crypto framework |
No crypto licensing framework.
No known enforcement actions.
| KYC Required | No |
| Travel Rule | No |
| FATF Member | No |
| FATF Status | enhanced_follow_up |
| FATF Body | CFATF |
| Suspicious-Activity Reporting | No |
Status: Unclear
No regulation.
Status: no_rules
No framework.
Status: no_rules
No regulation.
| Legal | Yes |
| Electricity Cost | $0.1/kWh |
| Renewable Energy | 40% |
| Infrastructure | fair |
Electricity costs are moderate; renewable energy is significant due to hydropower. Infrastructure is developing but limited compared to larger economies.
| Stability | moderate |
| Sanctions | No |
| Corruption Index | 35/100 |
| Banking Access | restricted |
Risk Factors
Suriname has moderate political stability but faces economic challenges and limited banking access for crypto businesses. No major international sanctions apply.
Suriname has no specific crypto regulation. The Central Bank of Suriname has not issued formal guidance.
Suriname is classified by FATF as: enhanced_follow_up.
KYC is not universally mandated.
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