Includes steps involved in establishing a local office.
Last Published: 10/22/2018

The law requires that all businesses in Suriname with the exception of public enterprises and enterprises conducting agriculture, horticulture, fishing, or hunting exclusively be registered at the Trade Register of the Chamber of Commerce (KKF).  Limited Liability Companies (LLCs), societies, foundations, and enterprises belonging to minors are exempt.  Foreign companies establishing offices in Suriname are considered branch offices and are also required to register with the KKF.  The following documents are required for registration:

  • A complete registration application from the Chamber of Commerce which indicates where the company’s head office is located;
  • A letter of appointment (proxy) on behalf of the local representative (branch manager);
  • A passport photo of the local representative and a copy of his/her passport;
  • A copy of the license from the Ministry of Trade and Industry, if carrying out activities requiring a license.

Registration must be executed during the week prior or the week immediately after the actual commencement of business activities.
Suriname Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KKF)
Telephone:  (597) 530-311
Fax:  (597) 437-971
Email:  chamber@sr.net

​​​​​​​A local notary’s assent is needed to ratify a company by law at the time of registration with the Chamber of Commerce.  For non-residents, the notary also sends a request to the foreign exchange commission for approval.  Applicants must also obtain a tax number at the registration office of the tax department. 

Prepared by our U.S. Embassies abroad. With its network of 108 offices across the United States and in more than 75 countries, the U.S. Commercial Service of the U.S. Department of Commerce utilizes its global presence and international marketing expertise to help U.S. companies sell their products and services worldwide. Locate the U.S. Commercial Service trade specialist in the U.S. nearest you by visiting http://export.gov/usoffices.