SURINAME | DUTCH CARIBBEAN

Your partner in Caribbean tax law

High-end tax advice for international businesses, governments, and private clients in Suriname and the Dutch Caribbean.

Rootz Tax Lawyers is an independent tax firm led by experienced professionals from top-tier international firms

We combine deep technical knowledge with sector-specific expertise in industries such as energy, construction, tourism and real estate. Our clients include some of the world’s largest multinationals, whom we assist with tax matters in Suriname and across the Dutch Caribbean.

Tax Advisory Services

Strategic tax advice to multinational enterprises and high-net-worth individuals …

Tax Compliance Services

Comprehensive tax compliance services to multinational groups, regional businesses, and private clients …

Our regions

Suriname

Located on the northeastern coast of South America, Suriname borders the Atlantic Ocean to the north, Brazil to the south, French Guiana to the east, and Guyana to the west. It has a landmass of approximately 163,820 km², making it the largest Dutch-speaking country by area, with a population of around 635,000 (2025).

Aruba

Aruba is an island located in the southern Caribbean Sea, about 25 kilometers north of the Venezuelan coast. With an estimated population of around 108,000 (2025), and a total land area of approximately 180 km², Aruba is one of the most densely populated territories in the region.

BES islands (Bonaire, Sint Eustatius, Saba)

The BES islands, also referred to as the Caribbean Netherlands, include Bonaire, Sint Eustatius (Statia) and Saba. These islands are located in the Caribbean and have been special municipalities of the Netherlands since October 10, 2010, following the dissolution of the Netherlands Antilles. While they are part of the Netherlands, they are classified as “public entities” (openbare lichamen) and have a distinct, simplified fiscal regime separate from the European Netherlands.

Curaçao

Curaçao is located in the southern Caribbean Sea, just north of Venezuela, and is the largest island of the former Netherlands Antilles. With an area of 444 km² and a population of approximately 156,000 (2025), it is a major regional hub in the Dutch Caribbean.

Sint Maarten

Sint Maarten occupies the southern part of the island of Saint-Martin and shares a border with the French overseas collectivity of Saint-Martin. It covers an area of 34 km² and has a population of approximately 44,000 (2025).

Industries

Deep technical knowledge with sector-specific expertise

Energy & Natural Resources

Rootz Tax Lawyers advises companies active in the energy and natural resources sector on the tax implications of exploration, development, and operational activities in Suriname and the Dutch Caribbean.

Real Estate Development

We advise real estate developers and investors on the tax aspects of acquiring, developing, operating, and exiting real estate projects in Suriname and the Dutch Caribbean.

Construction & Infrastructure

We advise international construction and engineering firms on the tax aspects of large-scale infrastructure projects in Suriname and the Dutch Caribbean.

Government & Public Sector

Rootz Tax Lawyers advises governments, semi-public bodies, and state-owned enterprises on a wide range of tax-related matters.

Tourism & Hospitality

We advise hotel operators, resort owners, and tourism-related businesses on the tax implications of developing and operating hospitality assets in Suriname and the Dutch Caribbean.

Private Clients

We advise high-net-worth individuals and families on the tax implications of cross-border wealth, migration, succession, and long-term asset structuring.

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