Register Your Company in Peru (Ultimate 2026 Guide) - Easyco
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To register a company in Peru in 2026, foreigners need 4–6 weeks, a valid passport, and a local legal representative. The most common structure is the SAC (Sociedad Anónima Cerrada), which allows foreign ownership and remote incorporation via Power of Attorney (POA). Total setup costs range from USD 1,000–1,800, and the corporate tax rate is 29.5%. A minimum capital deposit of roughly USD 260 (1,000 PEN) is recommended for bank account opening.

Register Your Company in Peru (Ultimate 2026 Guide)

Incorporate a SAC or Branch in Lima remotely. 100% Foreign Ownership allowed.

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    WHY PERU?

    • Strategic Hub: Direct access to Pacific markets and Andean Community trade agreements.
    • 100% Foreign Ownership: No local partner required to own shares (unlike some ASEAN countries).
    • Residency Opportunity: Owning a company with a capital investment of min. 500,000 PEN (~USD 135,000) can qualify you for an Investor Visa (Visa de Inversionista).

    CHOOSE YOUR ENTITY: SAC vs. EIRL

    Feature SAC (Closely Held Corporation) EIRL (Individual Liability Company)
    Shareholders 2 to 20 (Foreigners OK) 1 (Must be an individual)
    Liability Limited to share capital Limited to company assets
    Management General Manager (No Board required) General Manager
    Best For Startups, Tech, Import/Export Solo freelancers, Consultants

    Recommendation: Most foreign clients choose the SAC because it is flexible and allows for easy addition of investors later.

    REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST

    • Power of Attorney (POA): If you are not in Peru, we draft a POA for you to sign at your nearest Peruvian Consulate or apostille in your country.
    • Shareholders: Minimum 2 for a SAC (can be individuals or foreign companies).
    • Local Address: A fiscal address (domicilio fiscal) in Peru is mandatory for the Tax Authority (SUNAT). Easyco provides this.
    • Capital: No legal minimum, but banks typically require ~1,000 PEN (approx. $270 USD) to open the account.

    THE PROCESS (TIMELINE: 4–6 WEEKS)

    1. Name Reservation (SUNARP): We check availability and reserve your company name (24 hours).
    2. Drafting Bylaws (Minuta): Our lawyers draft the incorporation deed outlining your activities.
    3. Public Deed: The Notary converts the Minuta into a Public Deed. (1–2 weeks).
    4. Registration (SUNARP): The deed is filed with the Public Registry. The company now legally exists. (7–10 days).
    5. Tax ID (RUC) Activation: We register the company with SUNAT and obtain the 11-digit RUC number.
    6. Corporate Bank Account: With the RUC and Deed, we open your local corporate account (Soles or USD).

    TAX OVERVIEW 2026

    • Corporate Income Tax: 29.5% on net income.
    • IGV (VAT): 18% (Applicable to most sales of goods and services).
    • Dividends Tax: 5% withholding tax on profits distributed to non-resident shareholders.
    • Good News: Peru has Double Taxation Treaties (DTT) with Canada, Brazil, Chile, Mexico, South Korea, Switzerland, and Portugal.

    Frequently Asked Questions (2026)

    Yes. You can incorporate a SAC fully remotely using a Power of Attorney (POA). However, the Legal Representative (General Manager) generally needs to be a Peruvian citizen or a foreigner with a valid residency card (Carné de Extranjería). Easyco provides a Nominee Legal Representative service to solve this.

    Technically 1 PEN, but practically, banks require a deposit of at least 1,000 PEN (approx. USD 270) to open the corporate account.

    Standard incorporation takes 4–6 weeks from receiving the POA to having an active RUC (Tax ID).

    Yes. To activate your Tax ID (RUC) fully and handle payroll, a local Peruvian bank account is required.

    A SAC (Sociedad Anónima Cerrada) is for up to 20 shareholders and doesn’t require a Board of Directors, making it faster and cheaper. An SA is for larger corporations with unlimited shareholders and requires a Board.

    The standard Corporate Income Tax is 29.5%, and VAT (IGV) is 18%.

    Yes. We offer a registered office address in Lima to satisfy SUNAT requirements.

    Yes. All legal documents (Minuta, Public Deed) are in Spanish. We provide certified translations for your review.

    Ready to Enter the Peruvian Market?

    Skip the bureaucracy. Get your SAC registered, Tax ID activated, and Bank Account opened remotely.

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