Peru

Peru, a vibrant country in South America, boasts a diverse economy with significant contributions from mining, agriculture, and services. As of 2025, the nation's economy is projected to grow at a rate of 3.1%, driven by increased domestic demand and private investment . Understanding local employment laws, tax obligations, and payroll practices is crucial for businesses operating in Peru.
Contractor Management
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Payroll
Contractor of Record
Currency
Peruvian Nuevo Sol (PEN)
Payroll Frequency
Monthly
Employer Taxes
9%

Overview

Population
~33 million
Language
Spanish, Aymara, Quechua
Capital
Lima
Currency
Peruvian Nuevo Sol (PEN)
Country code
+51
Min wage
1,130 PEN / month
Working hours
8 hours
Weekdays
Monday to Saturday
Work hours per week
48 hours

Payroll

Salaried Employees
Time-Based Employees
13th Salary
  • Mandatory; paid in July and December
Avg employer tax

9%

Tax Breakdown

Personal Income Tax (PIT):

Up to 7 UIT
8%
7–20 UIT
14%
20–35 UIT
17%
35–45 UIT
20%
Over 45 UIT
30%

Corporate Income Tax (CIT):

Standard Rate
29.5%

Social Security Contributions:

Employee Contribution
13% (pension) + 9% (health)
Employer Contribution
13% (pension) + 9% (health)

VAT

VAT

18%

Tax Calculation for Peru
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Employer cost
Total monthly cost of employment
GBP 9,633
Gross monthly salary costs
GBP 8,334
Estimated taxes and contributions
GBP 8,334
Employee cost
Net monthly salary
GBP 5,137
Gross monthly salary
GBP 8,334
Estimated taxes & social security
GBP 8,334
Employer cost
Total yearly cost of employment
GBP 9,633
Gross yearly salary costs
GBP 8,334
Estimated taxes and contributions
GBP 8,334
Employee cost
Net yearly salary
GBP 5,137
Gross yearly salary
GBP 8,334
Estimated taxes & social security
GBP 8,334
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How it works

Onboarding Process

Onboarding in Peru typically includes the following steps to ensure a smooth transition for new hires:

Employment Contract

  • Must be in writing
  • Include job title, duties, salary, working hours, leave entitlements, and termination conditions

Registration with Authorities

  • Register the employee with the National Superintendence of Labor Inspection (SUNAFIL)
  • Register with the National Pension System (ONP or AFP)
  • Register with the National Health Insurance (EsSalud)

Payroll Setup

Ensure accurate calculation and withholding of taxes and social security contributions

Employee Documentation

Collect personal identification, bank account details, and tax information

Workplace Policies

Provide access to company policies, health and safety guidelines, and any applicable collective agreements

Pre-boarding

Pre-boarding

Pre-boarding

Key Elements of an Employment Contract in Peru
When drafting an employment contract for employees in Peru, the following key elements should be included:

Personal Details

Name, contact information, and role of the employee.

Employee Leave Policies

Sick days
  • 20 days per year; beyond that, employees are entitled to Temporary Disability Insurance
Maternity leave
  • 98 days (fully paid)
Paternity leave
  • 4 days (fully paid) 
Annual Leave
  • 30 calendar days per year after one year of service
15 Public holidays in Peru

Note: Some holidays may be observed regionally or on different dates.

1st
New Year's Day
17th
Maundy Thursday
18th
Good Friday
1st
Labor Day
7th
Battle of Arica & Flag Day
29th
St. Peter & St. Paul
28th
Independence Day
29th
Independence Day Holiday
6th
Battle of Junín
30th
Santa Rosa de Lima
8th
Battle of Angamos
1st
All Saints' Day
8th
Immaculate Conception
9th
Battle of Ayacucho
25th
Christmas Day
  • 1 Jan: New Year's Day
  • 14 Apr: Maundy Thursday
  • 15 Apr: Good Friday
  • 1 May: Labor Day
  • 29 Jun: Feast of St Peter and St Paul
  • 28 Jul: Independence Day
  • 29 Jul: Independence Day Holiday
  • 30 Aug: Santa Rosa de Lima
  • 8 Oct: Battle of Angamos
  • 1 Nov: All Saints' Day
  • 8 Dec: Immaculate Conception
  • 25 Dec: Christmas Day

Termination Process

Permissible Grounds

  • Mutual agreement
  • Misconduct
  • Redundancy
  • Performance issues

Notice Period

  • Employee-Initiated: 30 days
  • Employer-Initiated: 30 days
  • Probationers: No notice period required; however, employers may waive or reduce it

Severance Pay

Not mandatory; subject to employment agreements

Probation Period

  • Duration:Typically 3–6 months
  • Extension: Not permitted beyond the stipulated period; if no confirmation letter is issued by the end of this period, the employee is automatically considered permanent

Personal Details

Name, contact information, and role of the employee.

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Peru

Peru, a vibrant country in South America, boasts a diverse economy with significant contributions from mining, agriculture, and services. As of 2025, the nation's economy is projected to grow at a rate of 3.1%, driven by increased domestic demand and private investment . Understanding local employment laws, tax obligations, and payroll practices is crucial for businesses operating in Peru.
Contractor Management
EOR
Payroll
Contractor of Record
العملة
Peruvian Nuevo Sol (PEN)
تردد الرواتب
Monthly
ضرائب أصحاب العمل
9%

نظرة عامة

التركيبة السكانية
~33 million
اللغة
Spanish, Aymara, Quechua
العاصمة
Lima
العملة
Peruvian Nuevo Sol (PEN)
رمز الاتصال الدولي
+51
الحد الأدنى للأجور
1,130 PEN / month
ساعات العمل
8 hours
أيام الأسبوع
Monday to Saturday
ساعات العمل اسبوعيا
48 hours

الرواتب

الموظفون برواتب ثابتة
الموظفون بنظام الأجر الزمني
13th Salary
  • Mandatory; paid in July and December
متوسط ​​ضريبة صاحب العمل

9%

تحصيل الضرائب

Personal Income Tax (PIT):

Up to 7 UIT
8%
7–20 UIT
14%
20–35 UIT
17%
35–45 UIT
20%
Over 45 UIT
30%

Corporate Income Tax (CIT):

Standard Rate
29.5%

Social Security Contributions:

Employee Contribution
13% (pension) + 9% (health)
Employer Contribution
13% (pension) + 9% (health)

ضريبة القيمة المضافة

ضريبة القيمة المضافة

18%

حساب الضريبة في Peru
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تكلفة صاحب العمل
إجمالي تكلفة التوظيف الشهرية
GBP 9,633
إجمالي تكاليف الراتب الشهري
GBP 8,334
الضرائب والمساهمات المقدرة
GBP 8,334
تكلفة الموظف
صافي الراتب الشهري

GBP 5,137
الراتب الشهري الإجمالي
GBP 8,334
الضرائب المقدرة والضمان الاجتماعي
GBP 8,334
تكلفة صاحب العمل
إجمالي تكلفة التوظيف السنوية
GBP 9,633
إجمالي تكاليف الرواتب السنوية
GBP 8,334
الضرائب والمساهمات المقدرة
GBP 8,334
تكلفة الموظف
صافي الراتب السنوي

GBP 5,137
الراتب السنوي الإجمالي
GBP 8,334
الضرائب المقدرة والضمان الاجتماعي
GBP 8,334
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عملية الانضمام

تشمل عملية التوظيف في Peru عادة الخطوات التالية لضمان انتقال سلس للموظفين الجدد:

Employment Contract

  • Must be in writing
  • Include job title, duties, salary, working hours, leave entitlements, and termination conditions

Registration with Authorities

  • Register the employee with the National Superintendence of Labor Inspection (SUNAFIL)
  • Register with the National Pension System (ONP or AFP)
  • Register with the National Health Insurance (EsSalud)

Payroll Setup

Ensure accurate calculation and withholding of taxes and social security contributions

Employee Documentation

Collect personal identification, bank account details, and tax information

Workplace Policies

Provide access to company policies, health and safety guidelines, and any applicable collective agreements

Pre-boarding

Pre-boarding

Pre-boarding

العناصر الأساسية في عقد العمل في Peru
عند إعداد عقد عمل للموظفين في Peru يجب تضمين العناصر الأساسية التالية:

Personal Details

Name, contact information, and role of the employee.

سياسات إجازات الموظفين

الإجازات المرضية
  • 20 days per year; beyond that, employees are entitled to Temporary Disability Insurance
إجازة الأمومة
  • 98 days (fully paid)
إجازة الأبوة
  • 4 days (fully paid) 
Annual Leave
  • 30 calendar days per year after one year of service
15 عطلات رسمية في Peru

Note: Some holidays may be observed regionally or on different dates.

1st
New Year's Day
17th
Maundy Thursday
18th
Good Friday
1st
Labor Day
7th
Battle of Arica & Flag Day
29th
St. Peter & St. Paul
28th
Independence Day
29th
Independence Day Holiday
6th
Battle of Junín
30th
Santa Rosa de Lima
8th
Battle of Angamos
1st
All Saints' Day
8th
Immaculate Conception
9th
Battle of Ayacucho
25th
Christmas Day
  • 1 Jan: New Year's Day
  • 14 Apr: Maundy Thursday
  • 15 Apr: Good Friday
  • 1 May: Labor Day
  • 29 Jun: Feast of St Peter and St Paul
  • 28 Jul: Independence Day
  • 29 Jul: Independence Day Holiday
  • 30 Aug: Santa Rosa de Lima
  • 8 Oct: Battle of Angamos
  • 1 Nov: All Saints' Day
  • 8 Dec: Immaculate Conception
  • 25 Dec: Christmas Day

عملية إنهاء العقود

Permissible Grounds

  • Mutual agreement
  • Misconduct
  • Redundancy
  • Performance issues

Notice Period

  • Employee-Initiated: 30 days
  • Employer-Initiated: 30 days
  • Probationers: No notice period required; however, employers may waive or reduce it

Severance Pay

Not mandatory; subject to employment agreements

Probation Period

  • Duration:Typically 3–6 months
  • Extension: Not permitted beyond the stipulated period; if no confirmation letter is issued by the end of this period, the employee is automatically considered permanent

Personal Details

Name, contact information, and role of the employee.

_'s Booming Remote Workforce

Challenges of Remote Hiring in _

Simplifying Remote Hiring in _ with RemotePass 

نمِّ فريقك في Peru
مع ريموت باس

Peru offers a dynamic and youthful workforce, making it an attractive destination for businesses seeking to expand in South America. RemotePass simplifies the process of hiring and managing employees in Peru, ensuring compliance with local laws, handling payroll and benefits, and providing a seamless experience for both employers and employees .

يصبح بناء فريق عالمي وتوسيعه مهمة سهلة مع ريموت باس. منصتنا تبسّط تعقيدات التوظيف والرواتب والامتثال القانوني في أكثر من 150 دولة، بما في ذلك Peru.

مع ريموت باس، يمكنك ضم الموظفين الدوليين بسرعة، وإدارة الرواتب، وضمان الامتثال القانوني، وتقديم مزايا تنافسية — كل ذلك من مكان واحد. ركّز على تنمية أعمالك، ودع المهام الإدارية والقانونية علينا.

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