– Law of March 22, 1913, laying down new Rules on Copyright, as amended.

Membership in International Conventions

– Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works.
– Universal Copyright Convention.
– WTO's TRIPS Agreement, since January 1, 1995.

Protection

Registration is not required for owners of an original work. Copyright protection is automatic and free from the moment a work is created. 

Duration: during the lifetime of the author, plus 50 years after his death.

Registry

Authority name: none.  Internet address: none.  

Collective Management Organization: Foundation for Authors' Rights in Suriname (SASUR).