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.
Whether residential, commercial, mixed-use, or hospitality-related, each project presents specific tax considerations that require tailored, jurisdiction-sensitive guidance.
- Structuring of project and holding entities, including joint ventures, development companies, and SPVs
- Tax treatment of land acquisitions, transfers, and long-lease arrangements
- Indirect tax implications of construction services, property sales, and rental income, including pre-operational expenses and import-related levies (turnover taxes, general expenditure tax, VAT)
- Proper application of profit tax, including the use of sound business principles, expense allocation, and determination of the tax base
- Accessing tax incentives, such as tax holidays, investment allowances, and import duty exemptions
- Managing tax obligations in phased projects, including subcontractor and supplier compliance
- Tax aspects of capital gains, repatriation of profits, and efficient exit strategies for foreign investors
Rootz Tax Lawyers works closely with legal counsel, notaries, project consultants, and financial teams to ensure that project structures and transactions are fiscally compliant, operationally efficient, and aligned with broader investment strategies.