Key Competitive Attractions
Suriname is a former Dutch colony situated between Guyana and French Guiana on the northern coast of South America.
Primary exports include aluminium, gold, crude oil, lumber, shrimp and fish, rice and bananas. By far the most significant export item is bauxite. In terms of foreign direct investment, the government has identified the following priority sectors: agriculture, outsourcing, tourism, mining and oil.
Suriname is member of the Caribbean community (CARICOM).
For a complete investor’s guide to Suriname, click here.
Assistance and Support For New Business Investors
The Suriname Ministry of Trade and Industry operates a one-stop shop for trade and investment. It acts as a point of liaison with other relevant ministries and agencies and processes applications for concessions or government support.
