The Surinamese Tax Authorities recently reminded the public via a message on their Facebook page that the so‑called tax amnesty scheme will expire on March 27, 2026.
Taxpayers wishing to make use of this scheme must submit their application to the Collector of Direct Taxes no later than that date.
1. Background: introduction of the tax amnesty scheme (September 2025)
The tax amnesty scheme was introduced in September 2025 as part of the reform of the Surinamese Tax Authorities. Through this scheme, the government offered taxpayers who have failed to comply, or have only partially complied, with their filing and/or payment obligations the opportunity to regularise their tax arrears under favourable conditions.
The scheme applies to arrears up to and including tax year 2023 and is open to taxpayers with arrears in:
- income tax;
- wage tax;
- value-added tax;
- wealth tax;
- rental value tax;
- casino tax.
2. Content of the tax amnesty scheme
In summary, the tax amnesty scheme provides for the following facilities:
- no interest for income tax;
- a reduced penalty of 10% for income tax and casino tax;
- a penalty of 0% for wage tax, turnover tax, rental value tax and wealth tax;
- the possibility to enter into a payment arrangement of up to 12 instalments, exclusively for outstanding assessments.
3. Extension until March 27, 2026
Initially, the tax amnesty scheme was set to end on December 31, 2025. At the end of December 2025, however, the Tax Authorities announced that the scheme had been extended by three months. The extended period commenced on January 2, 2026 and will end on March 27, 2026.
The Tax Authorities have emphasised that after this date the scheme can no longer be applied and that the regular collection measures will be enforced in full.
4. Tax advice on the tax amnesty scheme in Suriname
Would you like to know more about the amnesty scheme of the Suriname tax authorities, feel free to contact us at info@rootz.tax.