Portugal vs Suriname
Tax Rate Comparison
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π΅πΉ Portugal β Municipal & Regional Taxes
Portugal's 18 districts and 308 municipalities levy a municipal IRS surcharge (Derrama Municipal) of up to 1.5% of taxable income on residents. Municipalities also apply the Derrama Municipal on corporate profits (up to 1.5%). Madeira and Azores autonomous regions have their own lower tax regimes: Madeira has a 14.7% corporate rate in the MIBC (international business centre). Real estate transfer taxes (IMT) are municipal. The NHR (Non-Habitual Resident) regime attracted many foreigners until 2024 when it was replaced by IFICI.
πΈπ· Suriname β District Administrations
Suriname's 10 districts have limited local taxing authority within national frameworks. The Surinaamse Belastingdienst administers national taxes. Suriname went through a severe debt crisis in 2020β21 and defaulted on its sovereign debt; an IMF program is stabilizing the economy. Oil (Staatsolie) and gold mining are dominant revenue sources. A major TotalEnergies offshore oil discovery (Block 58) is advancing toward production. Suriname uses the Surinamese dollar (SRD); significant devaluation has affected the real tax burden.
Portugal vs Suriname: Key Tax Differences (2026)
π° Income Tax: π΅πΉ Portugal has a higher top income tax rate (13.25β48% vs 0β38%). πΈπ· Suriname is more favourable for high earners.
π VAT/Sales Tax: Portugal has a higher consumption tax (6β23% vs 10%).
π’ Corporate Tax: π΅πΉ Portugal offers a lower corporate rate (19% vs 36%), which can influence business location decisions.
π Capital Gains: π΅πΉ Portugal taxes investment gains at a lower rate (28% vs 36%), benefiting investors.