Country tax profile · 2026
Suriname VAT / sales tax
How Suriname taxes VAT / sales
Suriname charges a standard VAT/GST of 10% on most goods and services, with reduced rates on some essentials.
Compiled by MyNomadWorld for Suriname and currently being re-verified against primary sources. Confirm with a local adviser before relying on it.
How Suriname's VAT / sales tax compares
Suriname's VAT / sales tax of 10% is the 142nd highest of the 196 countries we track, against a global average of 14.1% and a South America average of 16.1%.
Countries with a similar VAT / sales tax
Djibouti (10%) · Iran (10%) · Liberia (10%) · Papua New Guinea (10%) · Paraguay (10%) · Vietnam (10%)
Who is a tax resident of Suriname?
Resident (domiciled/living in Suriname) natural persons taxed on worldwide income; non-residents on Suriname-source income only.
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What is the VAT / sales tax rate in Suriname?
Suriname charges a standard VAT/GST of 10% on most goods and services, with reduced rates on some essentials.