Suriname has no specific crypto regulation. The Central Bank of Suriname has not issued formal guidance.
| Status | unknown |
| Risk Score | 60/100 (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 | non_compliant |
| FATF Body | CFATF |
| Suspicious-Activity Reporting | No |
Status: Unclear
No regulation.
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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.
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