Validate Suriname Tax Identification Number

Use this page to verify tax identification numbers issued or used in Suriname. The validation helps determine whether the number entered matches a recognised tax identification format for this country.

What is a Suriname tax identification number?

In Suriname, a tax identification number is used to identify individuals, companies and other entities before the Tax Administration. This number may be required for invoicing, tax returns, commercial transactions, opening bank accounts and complying with tax obligations.

Depending on the registration date and the entity’s circumstances, different types of tax identification may be found, including the Fiscal Identification Number (FIN) and previously used tax numbers such as the Vastnummer.

Which numbers are verified?

The tool verifies the main formats associated with tax identification in Suriname:

• Fiscal Identification Number (FIN): the tax number used to identify taxpayers before the Suriname Tax Administration.
• Vastnummer: a traditional tax registration number that may still appear on documents, invoices and records belonging to certain companies or entities.

Example of a Suriname tax number

A number such as 613554 may correspond to the format of a Suriname Vastnummer.

The tool may display this number as valid when its format is compatible with a tax number used in the country.

Alphanumeric numbers

Alphanumeric references such as ER004737 or DP2000099 may be related to other documents, administrative registrations, licences or internal identification references.

These numbers should not automatically be considered Suriname tax identification numbers. When an alphanumeric reference does not match a recognised tax format, it will be displayed as invalid for tax validation purposes.

What does a valid result mean?

A valid result means that the number entered has a structure compatible with one of the tax identification formats recognised for Suriname.

This result does not, by itself, confirm that:

• the number was officially issued;
• the individual or company is currently active;
• the number belongs to the customer or company name provided;
• the taxpayer is registered for VAT purposes;
• the document presented is authentic;
• the tax registration has not been changed, suspended or cancelled.

What does an invalid result mean?

An invalid result means that the number entered does not match the tax formats recognised by the tool for Suriname.

Before concluding that the number is incorrect, confirm whether:

• the full number was entered;
• no digits are missing;
• a number from another document was entered instead;
• the customer has provided the company’s actual tax number;
• a tax number has not been confused with a commercial registration or licence number.

Difference between a tax number and a commercial registration number

A tax number identifies the taxpayer before the Tax Administration. A commercial registration number, on the other hand, identifies the company before the authority responsible for business registrations.

A company in Suriname may display several different numbers on its documents, including:

• tax identification number;
• commercial registration number;
• importer or exporter number;
• licence number;
• identification number of the legal representative;
• internal administrative reference.

These numbers may have different formats and should not all be treated as tax identification numbers.

How can the number be confirmed with the customer?

When there is any doubt, request a recent tax document from the customer showing:

• the company’s full legal name;
• the tax identification number;
• the registered tax address;
• the commercial registration number, where applicable;
• the name of the issuing authority;
• the document’s issue date or expiry date.

You may also ask the customer to clearly indicate which of the numbers provided corresponds to the FIN or the Vastnummer.

Validating companies from Suriname

For higher-risk commercial transactions, format validation should be supplemented by reviewing the company’s documentation and, where possible, consulting official sources in Suriname.

Additional verification is recommended before making payments, granting credit, issuing high-value invoices or entering into international business relationships.

Frequently asked questions

Is 613554 a valid Suriname tax number?

The number 613554 has a format compatible with a Vastnummer. Format validation does not confirm that the number belongs to a particular company or that the associated registration is still active.

Is ER004737 a Suriname tax identification number?

The reference ER004737 does not match the tax formats recognised by the tool. It may relate to another type of registration or administrative reference.

Is DP2000099 a Suriname tax identification number?

The reference DP2000099 is not recognised as a Suriname tax number. The customer should be asked to provide a document clearly identifying the purpose of this number.

Does a valid result confirm that the company exists?

No. The result only confirms that the number is compatible with a recognised tax format. The company’s existence, status and ownership details should be confirmed through documentation or official sources.

Can I use this validation to issue an invoice?

The tool can help identify numbers with an incorrect structure. However, before issuing an invoice, you should confirm the legal name, registered address and tax number directly with the customer.