Our Services

KGL Tax & Legal is a boutique advisory firm providing high-level tax and legal services to international and domestic clients, with a particular focus on the extractive industries. We specialize in complex, cross-border matters where strategic thinking, technical precision, and regulatory insight are essential. Our clients include multinational corporations, energy companies, and high-value investors seeking tailored, dependable support in Suriname.

We understand that each client faces unique challenges. If you require services beyond those listed below, we welcome your inquiry and will respond promptly with a custom solution.

Industry Expertise – Oil, Gas & International Business

We have extensive experience advising international oil companies and multinational investors on all legal, tax, and regulatory aspects of operating in Suriname. Our integrated advisory covers:

Production Sharing Contracts (PSCs) – Negotiation, fiscal modelling, legal interpretation, and compliance.
Petroleum and Mining Law – Sector-specific legal frameworks, joint operating agreements, and service contracts.
Regulatory Compliance – Licensing, environmental requirements, reporting obligations, and stabilization clauses.
Employment & Labor Law – Workforce structuring, local content issues, and employment contract compliance.
Establishment & Structuring – Incorporation, payrolling, and tax-efficient structuring for long-term operations.

Tax Advisory & Compliance Services

We provide deep expertise across all areas of Surinamese and international tax law. Our services are designed to meet the needs of corporations, private investors, and cross-border structures:

Corporate Income Tax: Structuring, compliance, and tax return preparation.
VAT: Planning, exemptions, refund claims, and cross-border application.
Payroll Tax: Employer obligations, filings, and structuring of compensation.
International Tax: Withholding taxes, permanent establishment, and treaty interpretation.
M&A and Restructuring: Due diligence, transaction structuring, and post-deal implementation.
Tax Disputes: Audit defence, appeals, litigation, and procedural representation.
Employment Tax & Benefits: Optimizing packages and ensuring compliance.
Private Clients: Asset protection, succession planning, and wealth structuring.

Legal Advisory & Compliance Services

Our legal practice supports corporate clients and investors with reliable guidance across a wide spectrum of commercial and regulatory matters:

Contracts & Transactions – Drafting, review, and negotiation of commercial contracts, including in energy and infrastructure.
Corporate Law – Formation, shareholder agreements, governance, and corporate restructuring.
Petroleum Legal Framework – Specialized guidance on local laws applicable to upstream and midstream operations.
Regulatory Advice – Supporting compliance with national licensing regimes and policy changes.
Labor & Employment – Local labor law compliance, dispute support, and internal policy development.
Local Set-Up – Assistance with licensing, permits, and immigration processes.

Inbound /Outbound Structuring

We advise on the optimal structuring of foreign direct investment into and out of Suriname. Our services cover:

Structuring of holding, financing, and operational entities.
Application of Double Tax Treaties and Bilateral Investment Treaties.
Investment protection and dispute resolution planning.
OECD BEPS and economic substance alignment.
Cross-border tax and legal coordination.

Payroll & Global Mobility

We support corporate clients with fully compliant payroll and expatriate mobility solutions. Our services include:

Local and expatriate payroll management
Compensation structuring and payroll tax compliance
Visa and residency permit coordination
Tax equalization and home/host country alignment
Relocation support for key personnel (as needed)

Corporate & Administrative Services

KGL offers essential corporate and fiduciary support to clients seeking reliable legal presence and compliance in Suriname:

Company formation and registered office
Provision of professional directors and secretarial services
Legal entity maintenance and statutory filings
FATCA/CRS compliance and investor reporting
Coordination of financial reporting and tax filings with reputable local providers