Why Suriname for Dutch companies
RVO describes Suriname as an interesting and relatively undiscovered market of just over 600,000 people; through CARICOM, the potential market is larger than the population suggests.[1]
Dutch is Suriname's official language, and there are direct flights between Paramaribo and Amsterdam.[3]
Opportunity sectors
RVO names port development, infrastructure, offshore, construction, maritime and logistics as opportunity areas, alongside outsourcing, oil and gas, agriculture and services.[1]
Support from the Netherlands
- RVO provides free guidance on market research, finding partners, business culture and sector opportunities.
- The Dutch embassy in Paramaribo advises on export and investment opportunities.
Business culture
Relationships are very important in Surinamese business culture; informal socially, formal in business; build direct contacts.[1]
Shared language can mislead: Suriname is not an extension of the Netherlands. Respecting local relationships, decision-making and pace matters more than familiarity.
Frequently asked questions
What does Suriname Partners add to RVO?
Suriname Partners provides commercial facilitation and market intelligence. We do not provide legal, tax, engineering, property-title, investment or procurement-decision advice; where those are needed we help you engage licensed professionals.