How to Set Up a Company in Peru (2026): 9 Steps

By Easyco Updated October 15, 2026

Setting up a company in Peru follows a clear process: choose the entity type, prepare incorporation documents, register at SUNARP, obtain and activate your RUC with SUNAT, formalize books, handle municipal licensing where required, and open a corporate bank account. This guide walks through each step so you know what to expect.

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In this article we explain, in detail, the general steps and processes to establish a company in Peru.

1. Select the appropriate company type

**Sociedad Anónima Cerrada (SAC) is commonly considered for closely held operating companies.**

The type of company in Peru that you choose should align with your business’ objectives and goals. Sociedad Anónima Cerrada (SAC) is commonly considered for closely held operating companies. Review the options below and choose the structure that best fits your plans. A foreign company opening a branch or subsidiary in Peru can compare both options on our service page.

Company types in Peru:

Sociedad Anónima (S.A.)
Sociedad Anónima Cerrada (SAC)
Sociedad Comercial de Responsabilidad Limitada (S.R.L.)
Empresa Individual de Responsabilidad Limitada (E.I.R.L.)

2. Search for the company’s name availability in the Registry of Legal Entities

Once you are certain about the type of company that suits your business better, you may choose to search and reserve the company name before its constitution. This is not a mandatory step, but it’s recommended as it makes it easier to register your company in the National Public Registry records.

During the evaluation of the Name Reservation process, the Public Register verifies whether there is any coincidence between your company name/s and others found in the Register. The search will compare your company’s name against other businesses’ names, denominations, complete or abbreviated, etc.

3. Preparation of the Articles of Incorporation

The articles of incorporation have to be signed by a Peruvian lawyer and must contain the following information:

Information regarding the company founders
Company type
The purpose of forming the company
Authorized capital
Bylaws

These are the foundations for you to create your company in Peru. Make sure you have all the information required and up to date to avoid any delays with the following step.

Note: To set up a company in Peru, among all the information provided, you also have to appoint a registered office address and a legal representative for your company.

4. Register the company at SUNARP

Once the articles of incorporation are completed, we take it to a notary office where the notary public reviews it and converts it into a public deed. Subsequently, the notary or representative registers your company at the National Superintendence of Public Registries (SUNARP).

Once your company is registered in SUNARP, it officially exists! However, the process is not completed just yet. The following step entails visiting the national tax authority.

Note: Modifications of the company information and bylaws can be carried out afterwards at any time via a notary office.

5. Obtain a Taxpayer ID – RUC

After your company is registered in SUNARP, the next step is to apply for a Taxpayer ID. Every company in Peru is required to obtain a Taxpayer ID, otherwise sanctions will apply.

In Peru, your Taxpayer ID is your RUC number. RUC stands for ‘Registro Unico de Contribuyente’ or ‘Unique Taxpayer Registry’ in English, and is composed of 11-digit number. To obtain a RUC number, you’ll need to submit the following documents to the National Tax Administration Superintendence (SUNAT):

Articles of incorporation duly inscribed in SUNARP, no more than 30 calendar days old
SUNAT registration forms
The original ID of the legal representative
A public or private document that shows your registered office address

All the registration forms for SUNAT have to be completed by the legal representative of your company.

6. Choose the Tax Regime for your Company

Whilst in SUNAT, at the same time we process the obtaining of the RUC, we must determine which tax regime is best for your company in Peru, for tax payments. There are four tax regimes considered, which are the following:

New Single Simplified Regime (NRUS),
Special Income Tax Regime (RER)
MYPE Tax Regime (RMT) and
General Regime (RG).

7. Formalize your company books

You’ll need to legalize your statutory and accounting books in the notary. For a Sociedad Anónima Cerrada (SAC), the following applies:

Statutory books include: Minutes and Registration of shares books
Accounting books include: Sales, Purchases, and Daily books

8. Obtain your Municipal Operation License

The Municipal Operations License is the authorization granted by your corresponding Municipality to companies in commerce, industry or services, to start operations. This is requested in the Municipality of the district where your company will operate physically. In general, the documents that we must present are:

Copy of the RUC.
Zoning certificate (industrial zone, commercial zone, residential zone, etc.).
Sketch of the location of the company
Copy of the rental agreement or property title for the premises
Copy of the Public Deed
Receipt of payment for the license fee.
The application form

This is followed by a safety inspection carried out by the National Institute of Civil Defense (INDECI), also called “Defensa Civil”. You have to make sure your office complies with safety regulations and has all the necessary safety equipment.

9. Open a bank account in the name of the company

**Choose a local bank that offers you the best pricing structures regarding international transactions**

As a final step, once you have your RUC number you can proceed to open a company bank account. Choose a local bank that offers you the best pricing structures regarding international transactions and other processes that you consider important. It’s recommended to contact a local professional who is knowledgeable about this process.

Bank accounts in Peru can be opened in USD and PEN. To open a bank account in Peru, you’ll need documentation related to your company along with an initial deposit in the account’s currency, these vary depending on the bank.

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