Suriname enacted the Electronic Transactions Act, drawing upon the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) Model Law on Electronic Commerce.

Suriname has not adopted national legislation based on or influenced by the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) Model Law on Electronic Signatures.

Suriname does not have a comprehensive data protection regime in place. Art. 17 of the Constitution of the Republic of Suriname 1987 provides the baseline for the implementation of a more specific framework, as it states that everyone has a right to respect their privacy. Moreover, the Electronic Legal Transactions Act, specifically Arts. 54, 72-74 establishes a framework for the management of personal identification data collected by service providers, including governmental entities, in the context of electronic transactions.

The Electronic Legal Transactions Act 2017 establishes a safe harbour regime for intermediaries for copyright infringements.
According to Art. 44.2, an intermediary or provider shall not be liable to third parties, including those on whose behalf it provides services in respect of information contained in a data message or electronic record, for actions which, in the exercise of the powers provided for in this Article, it takes in good faith. In addition, under Art. 44.1, if an intermediary or provider has acquired actual knowledge of information or a record in electronic form or of a data message that could give rise to civil or criminal liability, it shall remove the relevant information from public access and secure it in any information system as soon as practicable after becoming aware of it. Furthermore, according to Art. 45, an intermediary or provider who only provides a transmission line for data messages, recordings or information in electronic form shall not be liable for the content of such data messages, recordings, or information if the intermediary or provider has no actual knowledge of the material on the network.

The Electronic Legal Transactions Act 2017 establishes a safe harbour regime for intermediaries beyond copyright infringements. According to Art. 44.2, an intermediary or provider shall not be liable to third parties, including those on whose behalf it provides services in respect of information contained in a data message or electronic record, for actions which, in the exercise of the powers provided for in this Article, it takes in good faith. In addition, under Art. 44.1, if an intermediary or provider has acquired actual knowledge of information or a record in electronic form or of a data message that could give rise to civil or criminal liability, it shall remove the relevant information from public access and secure it in any information system as soon as practicable after becoming aware of it. Furthermore, according to Art. 45, an intermediary or provider who only provides a transmission line for data messages, recordings or information in electronic form shall not be liable for the content of such data messages, recordings, or information if the intermediary or provider has no actual knowledge of the material on the network.

It is reported that Suriname imposes an identity requirement for SIM registration. Anyone wanting to purchase a SIM card has to provide their national ID card or a passport in the case of foreigners, to activate a new prepaid SIM card.

According to Arts. 2-4 of the Low Power Equipment Decree, the Telecommunications Authority of Suriname (TAS) is responsible for issuing permits to have, construct, use, exploit and transmit electronic equipment. However, the Conformity Assessment Systems in the Republic of Suriname recognise both European (EU) and American (FCC) Standards, in accordance with ISO/IEC 17050-1:2004, to facilitate easy market access. It is reported that the homologation procedure in Suriname requires neither local laboratory testing nor contact with a local representative, and no additional requirements concerning product labelling have been established by law.
According to the Directive for the certification of radio devices, the following reports must be submitted to proceed with the application for a license to the TAS (Telecommunication Authority of Suriname): RF test report and EMC test.

Effective from 1 March 2021, the Foreign Exchange Commission required exporters to repatriate 100% of their export proceeds to Suriname within 60 days of export. Foreign buyers were therefore required to make payment directly into an account held with a Surinamese foreign-exchange bank. Exporters and foreign-exchange offices were also required to convert at least 30% of their foreign-currency income into Surinamese dollars (SRD). In addition, payments for imports could be made only through Surinamese foreign-exchange banks. These requirements restricted the ability of exporters and importers to retain export proceeds abroad or settle international trade transactions through foreign bank accounts.

Suriname does not implement any de minimis threshold, which is the minimum value of goods below which customs do not charge duties.

From November 2024, the updated Datasur Terms and Conditions for .sr Domains, Hosting & E-mail have required non-resident domain applicants to maintain a local address in Suriname. Under Art. 2(1), domain-name applications may be submitted by or on behalf of persons domiciled or resident anywhere in the world. However, Art. 3(4) requires applicants who are not resident or domiciled in Suriname to designate an address in Suriname for the service of written documents and legal summons. The requirement applies to both existing and future domain names.

The Electronic Legal Transactions Act 2017 provides a comprehensive framework for consumer protection that also applies to online transactions.

Suriname has not joined any agreement with binding commitments to open transfers of data across borders.

Suriname does not implement any limits on foreign investment.

It is reported that government ministries screen inbound foreign investments in the sectors they oversee. Special commissions are responsible for reviewing all required legal and financial documents. While screening criteria vary, they are designed to assess whether proposed investments comply with local laws. However, the screening process is neither public nor transparent, which may create a barrier to investment. Additionally, the Department of International Business within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs requires prospective investors to complete an intake form. This form allows the department's appraisal committee to conduct a preliminary assessment to determine whether the foreign direct investment aligns with the government’s development objectives.

It is reported that the Bureau for Intellectual Property of Suriname is working to introduce patent grants and protection in the country. Therefore, it is currently not possible to register a patent in Suriname.