Employer of Record (EOR) Services in Peru

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Horizons ensures day-to-day guidance to help your business navigate Peru labor laws and regulations. Horizons also ensures Peru payroll is processed on time, and that taxes are withheld as required.

As the Peru Employer of Record, Horizons is responsible for employee income tax withholding, payment of payroll taxes to state authorities, and submission of tax returns to the Peru Tax Office.

Partnering with our Peru EOR is the quickest and most cost-effective way to enter the Peru market.

Note, a Peru Employer of Record is also known as a Peru Professional Employer Organization (PEO).

Facts & Stats

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Employment Laws

Employment contracts in Peru

Employment contracts in Peru can technically be either oral or written, but we strongly recommend using written contracts for all employees. These contracts should include any relevant details of employment, such as benefits, salary, working hours, and so on. They should also be written in Spanish and use the Peruvian sol as currency.

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Working hours in Peru

A normal working week in Peru is a maximum of 48 hours long. Overtime is generally 1.25x normal salary.

Public holidays in Peru

Peru celebrates several major public holidays. Most employees receive the following days off work:

Holiday Schedule in Peru [2025]

Peru has a range of national public holidays that are celebrated annually. In 2025 these holidays are:

Date	Holiday name
1 Jan 2025	New Year’s Day
17 Apr 2025	Maundy Thursday
18 Apr 2025	Good Friday
20 Apr 2025	Easter Sunday
1 May 2025	Labor Day / May Day
7 Jun 2025	Flag Day
29 Jun 2025	Feast of Saints Peter and Paul (San Pedro y San Pablo)
23 Jul 2025	Celebrates the sacrifice of FAP Captain José Abelardo Quiñonez Gonzales
28 Jul 2025	Independence Day (Día de la Independencia)
6 Aug 2025	Battle of Junín (Batalla de Junín)
30 Aug 2025	Santa Rosa de Lima Day
8 Oct 2025	Battle of Angamos (Combate de Angamos)
1 Nov 2025	All Saints’ Day
8 Dec 2025	Feast of the Immaculate Conception (Inmaculada Concepción)
9 Dec 2025	Battle of Ayacucho (Batalla de Ayacucho)
25 Dec 2025	Christmas Day

Peru vacation leave

Employees in Peru are usually entitled to 30 days of paid vacation leave annually.

Peru sick leave

Employees in Peru are entitled to five days of paid sick leave annually, but some employers choose to offer more.

Maternity and paternity leave in Peru

Female employees in Peru are entitled to 14 weeks of paid maternity leave, with half to be taken before they give birth and half after.

Male employees are entitled to ten days of paid leave.

Taxation in Peru

Employers and employees in Peru must both make mandatory contributions to various social funds. Employers must contribute 9% of salaries to the health service (RPS), but can receive some of this back if they choose to provide private insurance as well. They must also contribute 11.5% to funds that cover things like pensions, disability insurance, and more. Some employers also need to pay for workplace accident insurance.

Employees must contribute 13% of salary to the national pension system, or choose to use a private pension.

Health coverage in Peru

Peru does have a public healthcare system, but many people in the country also use private services. For this reason, many employers choose to offer private medical insurance as a benefit to workers.

Terminations and severance payments in Peru

Employees in Peru are entitled to between six and 30 days of notice prior to termination. The exact length depends on the circumstances of termination. For termination without proper cause, employees are generally entitled to a severance payment of roughly one and a half months of pay for every year of service, up to one year of pay.

Probation periods can be up to one year in length.

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Compensation & Benefits

Compensation Laws in Peru

The minimum wage in Peru is PEN 1,025 per month for full-time workers.

Minimum Wage Country Comparison Chart	(Per month in USD)
Switzerland (Geneva)	$4,000
Italy	$2,255
Australia	$1996
Algeria	$156
Uzbekistan	$22

Benefit management in Peru

It is common for employers in Peru to offer benefits packages to their workers. However, establishing a benefits system in Peru can be complicated, especially if you are unfamiliar with the country’s unique set of labor laws and administrative procedures.

At Horizons, we specialize in building and running Peruvian employee benefits systems. We’ll handle everything, using our experience to ensure you are ready to commence your Peru operation as quickly as possible.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between a Peru PEO and a Peru EOR?

Generally speaking, the terms “Peru PEO” and “Peru EOR” are used interchangeably.

Can an EOR in Peru hire both local and foreign nationals to work in Peru ?

An EOR in Peru can feasibly hire both local and foreign nationals to work in Peru. However, the ability of Horizons to sponsor your foreign national employee in Peru may be limited due to visa quotas practiced in many countries. Contact us with your requirements and our Global Mobility team with review the case and get back to you within 2 business days.

How long does Horizons' Peru EOR service take to hire an employee?

In most cases, Horizons’ Peru EOR can hire & onboard your employee within 24 hours. The actual start date of the employee will depend on their notice period obligation to their previous employer as well as any relevant hiring rules in Peru.

Is it possible to get a work visa in Peru ?

It is possible to get a work visa in Peru. Horizons’ Global Mobility team is a dedicated team of work visa experts. They assess the details of each case to determine feasibility and costs before Horizons applies for the work visa on behalf of your employee. If the Global Mobility team determines that your case is feasible, the process is smooth and transparent. Visa spots in Peru are limited, however—get started today to secure your employees’ visa spot.

Employer of Record (EOR) Services in Peru