Cost of Opening a Company in Peru
Andean economic powerhouse · 4–6 weeks · RUC · Local director required
Est. Formation Cost
$800–$1,500 (One-time formation costs only)
Cost of Opening a Company in Peru
Incorporating in Peru involves SUNARP (public registry) fees, a notarized escritura pública, and a RUC from SUNAT. The process is managed through a notary, who handles both the minuta (draft deed) and the public deed. All costs below are third-party fees, separate from NavviPal's service fees.
Estimated Cost Breakdown
| Component | Description | Estimated Range | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUNARP Name Reservation & Inscription | Name reservation (búsqueda e inscripción de denominación) and inscription of the company at the Superintendencia Nacional de los Registros Públicos (SUNARP). | $16–$166 USD (name reservation ~$6 + inscription $10–$160) | One-time. Inscription fee has a capital-based component for larger declared capitals. |
| Notary (Minuta + Escritura Pública) | A notary drafts the minuta (draft formation document) and formalizes it as an escritura pública (notarized public deed), which is then registered at SUNARP. | $80–$300 USD | One-time. Some notaries charge ~1% of declared capital; combined notary + SUNARP filing is often quoted as a package. |
| RUC Registration (SUNAT) | The RUC (Registro Único de Contribuyentes) is Peru's tax ID, issued by SUNAT at no government fee. It must be 'activated' by verifying the company's fiscal domicile. | $0 government fee; professional assistance: $100–$300 USD | One-time. Professional help is common for verifying fiscal domicile and activating the RUC. |
| Recommended Bank Opening Deposit | There is no legal minimum capital for most entity types. However, banks typically require ~PEN 1,000 ($260–$300) deposited to activate the corporate bank account. | ~$260–$300 USD (retained capital, not a fee) | Not a fee — this is your company's capital, deposited in a corporate account and retained by the company. |
| Apostille & Sworn Translation of Foreign Documents | Foreign shareholder IDs and corporate documents must be apostilled and translated into Spanish by an authorized sworn translator. | Apostille costs vary by issuing jurisdiction and document origin. | One-time. Scales with number of foreign shareholders. |
| Registered Address (Annual) | A registered Peruvian address is required for SUNAT registration and official correspondence. | $600–$1,800 USD per year (market rate) | Market rate — not NavviPal's fee. Annual, recurring. |
| Monthly Accounting & Bookkeeping (First Year) | Local contador fees for monthly bookkeeping, IGV (VAT) filings, and Impuesto a la Renta declarations. | $300–$1,500 USD per month | Market rate — not NavviPal's fee. Recurring monthly. |
Est. Formation Cost
$800–$1,500 USD
$800–$1,500 USD in one-time formation costs (SUNARP, notary, RUC filing assistance, apostille, and translation). Registered address and accounting are additional recurring costs listed above.
Figures are approximate, in USD with PEN (Peruvian soles) references where noted. SUNARP fees are fixed in soles and updated periodically — confirm current rates before budgeting.
What Affects the Cost
Several variables can push your total formation cost toward the lower or upper end of these ranges:
Entity type — An S.A.C. (Sociedad Anónima Cerrada) is standard for foreign investors. An S.R.L. may be simpler and cheaper for two or more partners.
Declared capital — The SUNARP inscription fee has a capital-based component; higher declared capital raises this fee.
Number of foreign shareholders — More shareholders increase apostille, translation, and notary costs.
These are estimated third-party costs and do not include NavviPal's service fees. Actual costs may vary by notary and provider. Figures are for reference only and subject to change.
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