Tax and accounting in Peru

Self-employed or running a company in Peru: what to know

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How do I register a business in Peru?

The ways to trade, as self-employed or through a company, the steps to register and who you register with. Read the Peru Company Formation & Entity Choice Guide, written by Michael Cutajar and the OpenAccountants team.

How does income tax work in Peru?

Who pays, how the tax is worked out, what you can deduct and when to file, including for the self-employed. Read the Peru Income Tax (Impuesto a la Renta — Rentas de Trabajo) Guide, written by Maria Clemencia Valverde Rios. 2 more Peru Guides on this below.

How do VAT and sales taxes work in Peru?

When you have to register, how often you file and what you can claim back. Read the Peru Igv Guide, written by Maria Clemencia Valverde Rios.

What do I need to do to pay staff in Peru?

Withholding, social contributions and the employer registrations and filings. Read the Peru Payroll Guide, written by Maria Clemencia Valverde Rios. 1 more Peru Guide on this below.

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