The Energy Chamber in collaboration with Shyamnarain Associates will be hosting a webinar on Doing Business in Suriname.
This webinar was designed to give insight into the laws and legislative frameworks for doing business in Suriname.
The speakers will discuss laws governing establishing a busines, taxation, employment, labour and setting up joint ventures.
Details:
Time: 9:00 am – 10:30 am
Date: August 26th 2020
Cost: Members: TTD$200 + VAT | Non-Members: TTD$300+VAT
Location: Virtual (GoToWebinar)
Doing business in Suriname often turns out to be a challenging undertaking.
There are abundant opportunities, but working conditions can be complex.When it comes to safely navigating your business through the obstacles you may encounter, you will find out that local knowledge is essential to success..
ShyamnarainAssociates truly understands the business environment they are working in.
Firmly rooted in the Suriname society they provide the best insight in local regulations and conditions, which may be relevant for your business in Suriname. Their services include tax services, legal services, oil and gas services, branch formation and registration, branch management and domiciliation, corporate housekeeping services, accounting and reporting services, tax filing and compliance, employer services, visa and immigration services, payroll services, advice and compliance on foreign exchange regulations and investment incentives.
The professionals of ShyamnarainAssociates have gained experience over many years on the highest level within government agencies and consulting firms abroad and in Suriname. Their knowledge, experience and commitment to their clients enable them to provide tax and legal advice and assistance to the highest international professional standards.
Speaker Bios
Roy Shyamnarain
Tax lawyer and Managing Director
Key experience: international and local taxation, offshore oil and gas, mining, M&A and Corporate law.
Roy is a graduate of Leiden University in the Netherlands since October 1984 and holds a Masters in Tax Law and a Bachelor in Dutch Law. He has additionally completed a 3 year’s post-graduate training as Tax Inspector at the Training Institute of the Ministry of Finance in The Hague, Netherlands. Roy has worked for 13 years as an Inspector of Corporate Tax in the Netherlands. After returning to Suriname in 1997 he has held several positions, among which founding partner with another local tax consulting firm, president of the Supervisory Board of a local bank, of counsel advisor to the Minister of Finance in Suriname on issues related with tax policy and tax legislation and was further involved in negotiations regarding several large investments in the Suriname oil and gas and mining industry. Roy has extensive experience in the oil and gas and mining industry in Suriname and has worked with several major international companies in Suriname oil and gas and mining. Furthermore he is an expert in Corporate law and Contract law. Roy is a frequent participant in international mining and oil and gas conferences and seminars. He is also regularly sharing his knowledge and experience with the general public through presentations, articles and interviews on taxation issues and issues regarding investments in the mining and oil and gas industry in Suriname. Roy currently is President of the Suriname Tax Advisors Association (SFB) and a Rotarian with Rotary Club Paramaribo Residence.
Consuelo-Andrea Denz
Tax lawyer
Key experience: international and local taxation, telecommunication, shipping and payroll services.
Consuelo-Andrea Denz, is a graduate of Katholieke Universiteit Brabant in the Netherlands since June 2001. She holds a Masters in Tax Law. After having worked for several years in the Netherlands as a tax consultant with a Big 4 firm, she moved to Suriname, were she currently is a partner with Shyamnarain Associates. Her client portfolio includes telecommunication, international shipping, insurance and oil and gas.
Dean Soerel
Lawyer
Key experience: compliance, global mobility and immigration, work permits, labor law and contract law.
Dean is a graduate of Anton de Kom University in Suriname since June 1996. He holds a Masters in Surinamese law. After having worked with another consultancy firm in Suriname he currently is a senior manager with Shyamnarain Associates. His client portfolio includes local and foreign clients working oil and gas, agriculture, international shipping,
Warsha Goerdayal
Tax lawyer
Key experience: international and local taxation, oil and gas, international aviation, banking and business formation and registration.
Warsha is a graduate of Utrecht University in the Netherlands, since January 2008. She holds a Masters in International Tax law. After having worked for several years in the Netherlands as a tax consultant with a Big 4 firm, she moved to Suriname, were she currently is a senior manager with Shyamnarain Associates. Her client portfolio includes local and foreign companies working in banking, international aviation, international shipping and oil and gas.
Rachel Draaijer
ACCA Accounting and Financial Reporting Specialist
Key experience: preparation of Financial Statements in accordance with IFRS or GAAP; assistance in system implementation, process improvement and adoption of new accounting standards.
Rachel holds certificates in Accounting and Financial Reporting of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and Markus Verbeek/Praehep in the Netherlands. Before joining Shyamnarain Associates she has worked for several years with accounting firms in the Netherlands and Suriname.